 |
MMAL 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Comte Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
27
211 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Comte Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lopez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Comte Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Victor Lopez has been cut.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Victor Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comte Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Comte Jr stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez tries to bum rush Comte Jr with a series of wild strikes but Comte Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Comte Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez is rocked!
Comte Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lopez tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Comte Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Comte Jr!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
230 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
|
179 cm
29
170 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mallao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiongson if he has to take too many more of those.
Mallao tries to clinch but Tiongson is having none of it.
Mallao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tiongson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mallao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tiongson is being controlled here.
Mallao decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tiongson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mallao circles away.
Mallao tries to clinch up
and Tiongson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dave Mallao has been cut.
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!
Mallao tries to clinch up.
Tiongson with a poor takedown
and Mallao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dave Mallao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao passes to full mount!
Tiongson tries to reverse the position but Mallao maintains control.
Mallao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tiongson to take his back!
Tiongson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mallao's arms.
Tiongson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tiongson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao not doing much here.
Mallao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiongson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mallao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiongson defends it well.
Tiongson trying to control here.
Mallao tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tiongson controls his leg.
Mallao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson is not content to let Mallao control the position.
Mallao is looking for a kimura but Tiongson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mallao to get the leverage.
Mallao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mallao is keen to just control but Tiongson is a slippery customer.
Tiongson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mallao not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao stalling away here and it's allowed Tiongson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mallao is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiongson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallao trying to control but Tiongson is working from the bottom.
Tiongson is trying to keep Mallao in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallao wants to stand but Tiongson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tiongson trying to keep a closed guard but Mallao is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mallao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mallao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mallao feints and as Tiongson raises his hands in defense, Mallao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mallao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tiongson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiongson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiongson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiongson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mallao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mallao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mallao!
Mallao working away.
The referee asks Mallao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mallao prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson is trying to control Mallao's posture but Mallao avoids it.
Mallao looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiongson is avoiding damage well.
Tiongson parries the strikes from Mallao easily there. Mallao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiongson to escape.
Mallao is looking to take a break and control but Tiongson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mallao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiongson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mallao but great work by Tiongson.
Tiongson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mallao keeps working.
Tiongson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mallao!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao blocking the ground and pound.
Tiongson trying to control but Mallao is having none of it.
Tiongson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tiongson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tiongson avoids the attempt from Mallao to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tiongson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tiongson trying to control but Mallao is having none of it.
Tiongson has hold of Mallao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mallao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tiongson wants to control the pace but Mallao is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao avoids a strike by Tiongson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tiongson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Tiongson is pulling down on Mallao's head. It's preventing any offense from Mallao, at least for the moment.
Mallao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tiongson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Mallao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dj Tiongson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Mallao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tiongson throws a head kick that misses
and Mallao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mallao.
Tiongson tries for a takedown but Mallao manages to get underhooks.
Mallao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiongson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mallao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiongson walks away with a smile on his face. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mallao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiongson defends it nicely.
Mallao moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Mallao is pressed up against the cage. Tiongson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mallao down to the mat. Mallao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dave Mallao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Mallao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson is refusing to be controlled, as Mallao sits in half guard.
Mallao stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tiongson to get to his feet.
Tiongson rushes Mallao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiongson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiongson prevents the takedown attempt.
Mallao lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiongson backwards.
Tiongson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiongson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mallao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Nice sprawl there from Mallao as Tiongson shoots in.
Mallao throws a lazy head kick
and Tiongson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mallao keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiongson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiongson tries to clinch up.
Tiongson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mallao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mallao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallao is defended easily by Tiongson.
Tiongson clinches up with Mallao and pushes him back against the cage.
Mallao gets underhooks to prevent Tiongson's takedown attempt.
Tiongson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mallao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mallao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Tiongson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mallao keeping moving, preventing Tiongson from controlling successfully.
Tiongson prevents Mallao from getting back to his feet.
Tiongson is working Mallao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiongson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Mallao.
Well Mallao 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mallao!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Yarrod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
194 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Yarrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Executioner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Executioner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Executioner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Executioner with a poor takedown
and Yarrod counters with a left and a right that stings Executioner.
Executioner tries for a takedown but Yarrod circles away easily
letting Yarrod counter with a right hand.
Neil Yarrod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Executioner.
Executioner with a poor takedown
and Yarrod counters with a three punch combo that has Executioner backing up. Executioner nods at Yarrod to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Executioner misses with a takedown
and Yarrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Executioner looks gassed!
Yarrod stuns Executioner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Yarrod has knocked Executioner down with a huge combo! Yarrod steps away and waves a wobbly Executioner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Executioner is rocked!
It looks like Alex Executioner has been cut.
Executioner tries for a takedown but Yarrod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Yarrod moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Executioner! Yarrod continues to tee off on Executioner, landing with a left and a right! Yarrod connects with a right hand that leaves Executioner sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Yarrod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neil Yarrod!
Neil Yarrod took some time post fight to say the following; 'This was my last fight. Thanks for the great time. But i found out I'm better at playing chess.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Lito Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Spider has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lito Balboa's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
|
188 cm
29
205 lbs
9 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider lands a big head kick that sends Balboa tumbling to the mat! Spider takes a step backwards and waves Balboa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Balboa is rocked!
It looks like Lito Balboa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spider seems to be stalking Balboa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Balboa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Spider!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Joe Pring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
28
190 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Pring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Romy Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pring is looking to clinch.
Pring slips under a jab.
Pring blocks a leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Pring moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pring throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz motions for Pring to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Pring.
Pring moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pring taking a breather.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pring won't allow it.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz looks gassed!
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pring holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pring won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Pring.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Pring finish him?
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz wants to break free but Pring has control.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pring taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Diaz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to circle away but Pring has him pinned against the cage.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Diaz wants to break free but Pring has control.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pring tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pring wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Pring has double underhooks.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pring dominated that round.
That's time! Pring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pring uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Pring off the cage and back into range.
Diaz takes a swing at Pring's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Romy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pring moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Pring avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Pring's belly button to the back.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Pring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a hook but Pring blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Pring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Pring ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Pring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pring clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Pring prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pring.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Pring is controlling the position.
Pring has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Joe Pring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Pring.
Diaz tries to circle away but Pring has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pring missing with knees to the body.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Pring's head but Pring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Pring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Pring slips the punch.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pring blocks the leg kick.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Pring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Pring is looking to clinch.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook. Pring ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Pring does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pring is able to avoid easily.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Pring has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pring dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pring moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Pring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Pring avoids nicely.
Pring misses the shot to the body.
Diaz cracks Pring with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz tests Pring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Pring avoids the punch easily.
Pring drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Pring has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Pring has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pring tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Pring keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz wants to break free but Pring has control.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Pring keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz tries to circle away but Pring has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Pring has the dominant position.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Pring is controlling the position.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Pring.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pring has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pring prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Pring is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Pring.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Romy Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pring stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Pring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pring, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pring!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Grande Mucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akbar Muhammed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
29
185 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
|
168 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Grande Mucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Muhammed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammed throws a sloppy head kick and Mucho moves out of range easily.
Muhammed looks to land a right hand but Mucho moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Muhammed.
Mucho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhammed manages to avoid it.
Muhammed moves away from the strike by Mucho.
Muhammed gets a double leg takedown into Mucho's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mucho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammed defends well.
Mucho is looking for a triangle but Muhammed pushes his legs off easily.
Muhammed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mucho keeping full guard, as Muhammed tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mucho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muhammed should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed throws a big right hand that misses.
Muhammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muhammed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mucho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muhammed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Muhammed connects with a couple of short punches.
Mucho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammed defends well.
Mucho is looking for a triangle but Muhammed pushes his legs off easily.
Mucho looking for a sweep. Not yet Mucho, not yet.
Muhammed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muhammed preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mucho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhammed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammed won't allow Mucho to sweep him here.
Muhammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammed wants to control from the top but Mucho keeps moving.
Muhammed throwing strikes from guard but Mucho blocks nicely.
Mucho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhammed is aware though and is defending well.
Mucho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Muhammed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mucho.
Mucho is looking for a sweep.
Muhammed is looking to take a break and control but Mucho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mucho dodges the ground and pound from Muhammed.
Mucho tries to buck Muhammed off but Muhammed is having none of it.
Muhammed wants to control but Mucho is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mucho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Muhammed trying to control the position but Mucho is working away.
Muhammed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muhammed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mucho is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Muhammed seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mucho is looking for a sweep.
Muhammed cracks Mucho with a big elbow.
Muhammed trying to control the action but Mucho is working from the bottom.
Muhammed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mucho gets back to half guard.
Muhammed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mucho gets full guard.
Mucho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muhammed escapes and throws Mucho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mucho manages to get back to half guard.
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 Grande Mucho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muhammed misses with a head kick.
Mucho avoids the head kick by Muhammed.
A head kick misses from Muhammed.
Muhammed tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhammed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mucho.
Muhammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhammed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mucho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhammed manages to avoid it.
Mucho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mucho avoids the head kick by Muhammed.
Mucho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mucho showed some decent athleticism there.
Mucho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mucho prevents Muhammed from improving his position.
Mucho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mucho tries to pass to full mount but Muhammed defends it.
Mucho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muhammed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muhammed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mucho is working away from the top position though.
Mucho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muhammed taking some punishment here, with Mucho in his half guard.
Mucho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muhammed is just riding it out for now. Mucho eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed is looking for a sweep. Mucho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muhammed trying to hold on to Mucho's head to control him but Mucho postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mucho works his way into side control.
Mucho misses with the ground and pound.
Mucho cracks Muhammed with a big elbow.
Mucho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Muhammed tries to buck Mucho off but Mucho is having none of it.
Muhammed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Muhammed is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mucho cracks Muhammed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mucho lands a nice forearm strike.
Muhammed taking a bit of punishment here - Mucho scoring with strikes.
Mucho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Muhammed is rocked!
Mucho 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.
Muhammed tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Muhammed is still in real trouble! Can Mucho finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mucho cracks Muhammed with a big elbow.
Muhammed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Mucho! That's hurt Muhammed! Will he recover? Mucho fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grande Mucho!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes into the arena with Sexy Body Girl blaring out of the sound system. Drake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blitzkrieg Bop. Nick Drake will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
182 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
29
175 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Sweeperton throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Sweeperton swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sweeperton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sweeperton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Sweeperton drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sweeperton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeperton with a nice head shot there.
Sweeperton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Sweeperton throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to pass the guard.
Sweeperton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sweeperton, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeperton keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sweeperton is controlling Drake's posture.
Sweeperton 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.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeperton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake being controlled here momentarily.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweeperton is retaining full guard.
Sweeperton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeperton, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
Sweeperton shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sweeperton.
Sweeperton throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sweeperton. Sweeperton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Drake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sweeperton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sweeperton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Sweeperton. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Sweeperton shoots in.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sweeperton as he jumps to the side.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drake.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeperton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Sweeperton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton misses with a hook
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sweeperton throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sweeperton jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweeperton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweeperton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton connects with a single shot there.
Sweeperton misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake leaves Sweeperton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Sweeperton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sweeperton with that takedown attempt.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
Drake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake lands with a straight right. Sweeperton didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Sweeperton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sweeperton dives in and scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Sweeperton throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeperton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drake dives on top into guard.
Drake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sweeperton keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweeperton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leg Sweeperton just wasn't active enough.
Sweeperton throws a big shot that misses.
Sweeperton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeperton moves away.
Sweeperton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweeperton shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sweeperton misses.
Sweeperton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Drake's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sweeperton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sweeperton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake tries a body shot but Sweeperton blocks it.
Sweeperton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweeperton's elbow.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Drake.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Drake!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ismael Gesta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
28
163 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
28
162 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Gesta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Jack!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gesta swivels and escapes.
Gesta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack shoots for a takedown but Gesta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
Ismael Gesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Jack.
Gesta cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Gesta as he checks the leg kick.
Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into Gesta's guard.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gesta pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack won't allow Gesta to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack throwing strikes from guard but Gesta blocks nicely.
Jack wants to control from the top but Gesta keeps moving.
Jack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gesta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Gesta has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
Gesta 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.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack with a nice head shot there.
Jack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gesta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jack, into his guard.
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gesta stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gesta defends it easily.
Gesta wants to stand and escape but instead Jack has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gesta pulls his head out easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Jack dominated that round.
That's time! Gesta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jack showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gesta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gesta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gesta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gesta tries to get out of the position.
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack throwing shots but Gesta is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jack.
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jack wants to pass to mount but Gesta is defending the position.
Gesta wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Jack.
Gesta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gesta keeps working.
Gesta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Jack winds up and cracks Gesta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gesta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gesta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gesta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack lands with a punch from half guard.
Jack throwing shots but Gesta is blocking nicely.
Jack throwing shots but Gesta is blocking nicely.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gesta defending well though.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gesta is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Jack there.
Jack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack is trying to control. Gesta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Gesta is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gesta is working hard here to advance position.
Jack lands with a punch from half guard.
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gesta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
Jack slips a nice elbow through Gesta's hands, connecting with Gesta's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gesta rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gesta.
Gesta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Gesta.
Gesta tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Gesta back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gesta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gesta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Gesta avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gesta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gesta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gesta blocks an uppercut.
Gesta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gesta lands a shot to the body.
Gesta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gesta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gesta controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Gesta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Gesta.
Gesta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack is rocked!
Gesta scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Gesta finish him?
Gesta dips a shoulder and cracks Jack with a mighty uppercut! Jack falls back against the cage and Gesta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jack is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gesta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Gesta!
Ismael Gesta retains his lightweight title!
Ismael Gesta made sure to mention his sponsor, 1337 ANZAC in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
