 |
WOTLA 4 - Hex vs. Bukharin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Akebono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez has chosen Mexican Mariachi 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?
 |
|
 |
| 215 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
18
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Akebono!
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, Angel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akebono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Benjamin Akebono has been cut.
Akebono looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Akebono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez punishes Akebono's body with a nice straight punch.
Akebono is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez lands with a nice combination. Akebono backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Chavez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Akebono. Akebono tries to recover but Chavez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Akebono lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Chavez!
A victorious Angel Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmonstro Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
160 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anselmonstro Ramon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is posturing up here but Ramon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Ramon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anselmonstro Ramon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Razor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
194 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Razor misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Razor tries to clinch up.
Razor wants to clinch.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Razor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Razor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Razor keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Razor has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Razor lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
It looks like Paul Mitchell has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Razor has double underhooks.
Razor lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Razor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Razor.
Razor lands a shoulder strike.
Razor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Razor has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell being controlled against the cage.
Razor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Razor prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell letting Razor take a breather here.
Razor continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Razor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Razor stalling in the clinch.
Razor lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Razor has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Razor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Razor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Razor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Razor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Mitchell throws a hook but Razor blocks it.
Paul Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell stuns Razor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Razor closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Razor.
Mitchell tries to break free but Razor pushes him back against the cage.
Razor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razor avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mitchell's cut.
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.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Razor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Razor.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Razor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell takes a swing at Razor's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Razor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Razor prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Razor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Razor has double underhooks.
Razor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Razor stalling against the cage.
Razor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Razor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Razor is controlling him.
Razor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Razor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Razor trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Razor.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Razor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razor lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Razor is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Razor keeps him there for the moment.
Razor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Razor wants to stall.
Razor is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mitchell has denied him.
Razor tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Razor.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Razor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Razor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Razor drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Razor stalling the fight.
Razor lands an uppercut.
Razor pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Razor is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Razor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Mitchell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Razor is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Razor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razor drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Razor won't allow it.
Mitchell tries to break free but Razor pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break free but Razor has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Razor.
Razor trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Razor lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Razor.
Razor lands a nice elbow.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Razor has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Razor.
Razor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Razor effectively controlling the action here.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Razor has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Razor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Razor lands a right hand.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Razor, against the cage.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor gets through Mitchell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Razor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Razor stalling.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Razor has the dominant position.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Razor is controlling the position.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell tries to break free but Razor pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Razor drops Mitchell with a big knee straight up the middle! Mitchell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Razor counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Razor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Razor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Razor's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Razor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
Razor lands a nice elbow.
Razor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Razor lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to break free but Razor has control.
Razor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mitchell tries to break free but Razor pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Razor lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Paul Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Razor stalling in the clinch.
Razor lands a right hand.
Razor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell letting Razor take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Razor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Razor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Razor!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamood Hallak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
19
223 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Lin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lin defends it nicely.
Lin connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hamood Hallak has been cut.
A slow jab from Lin misses its intended target.
Lin lands with a nice body punch.
Hallak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lin tries to kick Hallak off but Hallak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hallak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lin has hold of Hallak's hands but Hallak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hallak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Hallak there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Hallak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallak trying to control the action but Lin is working from the bottom.
Lin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lin is trying to stand back up but Hallak is controlling him
Hallak is stalling here. Lin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hallak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hallak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallak gets back to half guard.
Hallak has a hand on Lin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hallak 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.
Lin stalling.
Hallak trying to control from the bottom.
Hallak is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallak manages to get to full guard.
Lin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hallak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hallak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hallak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lin escapes and throws Hallak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hallak tries to bench press Lin off him but Lin keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallak can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamood Hallak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamood Hallak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hallak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallak clinches up against the cage.
Hallak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hallak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lin to keep the fight standing.
Lin misses with some punches.
Lin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallak jumps guard but Lin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamood Hallak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallak is trying to pull guard but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Hallak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallak backwards.
Hallak decides to pull guard.
Hallak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin is aware though and is defending well.
Lin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamood Hallak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin wants to stand but Hallak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lin has picked Hallak up and slammed him! Hallak can't keep hold of the triangle and Lin manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin gets to mount! Hallak was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hallak tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Hallak regains half guard.
Hallak is pressing down on Lin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hallak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lin passes into half guard.
Lin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hallak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallak tries to roll over but Lin keeps him under control.
Hallak moves into full guard.
Lin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hallak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hallak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lin passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Hallak is keen to just control but Lin is a slippery customer.
Hallak wants to work for an arm triangle but Lin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hallak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallak wants to pass to mount but Lin is defending the position.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hamood Hallak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamood Hallak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hallak fails with the takedown.
Lin takes a swing at Hallak's ribcage but misses.
Lin connects with a body shot.
Hallak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hallak takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Lin as Hallak shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lin clobbers Hallak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lin lunges at Hallak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallak's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Lin.
Lin is looking to slow Hallak down with leg kicks.
Lin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamood Hallak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lin lands a jab to Hallak's midsection.
Hallak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamood Hallak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lin scores with a nice head shot.
Lin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hallak is rocked!
Hallak misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Hallak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lin takes the fight into the clinch.
Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lin lands with a light punch inside.
Lin pushes Hallak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallak seems to have got his legs back now.
Lin scores with a shot to the side of Hallak's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lin.
Lin lands a shot to the body.
Lin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallak backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin digs a right hand into Hallak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallak's gas tank.
Lin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lin is leaning against Hallak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Lin.
Lin lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lin.
Lin lands a shoulder strike.
Lin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lin.
Lin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lin scores with a hook to the body.
Lin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lin lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lin.
A short left from Lin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lin presses Hallak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hallak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lin.
Lin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin works on Hallak's body with a couple of short punches.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.
Lin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallaks head.
Lin pushes Hallak against the cage. Lin is working some dirty boxing. Lin pushes off with a quick right hook! Hallak goes down! Hallak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Lin!
Jeremy Lin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry, into 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dr Greey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dr Greey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pineda.
Greey clinches with his opponent.
Greey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pineda looking to slow down the pace here.
Pineda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greey digs a right hand into Pineda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pineda's gas tank.
Greey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greey leaning against his opponent.
Greey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pineda backwards.
A right hand to the body from Greey.
Pineda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dr Greey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Pineda.
Greey lands a hook that snaps the head of Pineda backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greey gets through Pineda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pineda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greey is struggling to control the position.
Greey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pineda or not.
Pineda looks gassed!
Good body shot from Greey.
Greey pushes Pineda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pineda is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Greey.
Pineda is still on wobbly legs! Can Greey finish him?
Greey dips a shoulder and cracks Pineda with a mighty uppercut! Pineda falls back against the cage and Greey unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pineda 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 - Greey screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Greey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cks ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Moro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zak Moro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 Los Angeles, Cks ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zak Moro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moro clinches.
Moro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moro digs a right hand underneath ss's ribcage. ss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
ss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cks ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ss is looking for a takedown.
ss has Moro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ss misses with a knee to the head.
Moro misses with a hook to the ribs.
ss is working for takedown but Moro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moro lands a body shot.
Moro has ss pushed against the cage.
ss tries a knee to the head but Moro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moro cracks ss with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
ss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ss is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Moro.
Moro gets through ss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moro scores with a hook to the body.
Moro lands a body shot.
Moro stops a takedown attempt from ss.
Moro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Moro.
ss can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Moro.
Moro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moro scores with a hook to the body.
Moro works on ss's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moro slows down the pace here.
Moro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
Moro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ss has Moro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moro taking a breather.
Moro lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Moro as the two fighters clinch.
Moro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moro stalling against the cage.
ss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moro lands a right hand that snaps the head of ss backwards.
Moro scores with a shot to the side of ss's head.
Come on Moro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moro is leaning against ss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moro is working ss over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moro is working ss over against the cage.
ss being controlled against the cage.
Moro is leaning against ss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moro presses ss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moro pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ss is looking for a takedown.
Moro gets through ss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Moro.
Moro cracks ss with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moro.
A right hook to the body lands for Moro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Moro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moro has managed to clinch.
Zak Moro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moro lands with a right to the head.
Moro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moro has ss up against the cage in a clinch.
Moro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ss.
ss has Moro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moro cracks ss with a nice body shot.
Moro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ss tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cks ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moro lands a nice uppercut.
Moro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
Moro breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moro wants to get back to striking at distance but ss won't allow it.
Moro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ss or not.
ss has had enough of the clinch but Moro keeps him there for the moment.
Moro lands a nice shot to the body.
Moro is leaning against ss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moro.
Moro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ss is rocked!
Moro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh ss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moro lands an uppercut.
Moro lands a shot to the body.
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!
Moro is leaning against ss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moro lands a hook that snaps the head of ss backwards.
Moro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moro lands with a right to the head.
Moro lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moro.
Nice body punch from Moro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Moro to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Moro.
Moro pushes ss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Moro.
Moro is trying to force a seperation but ss has the dominant position.
Moro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ss tries to score a body lock takedown but Moro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
Moro working hard to break the clinch.
Moro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
ss seems to have got his legs back now.
Moro pushes ss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Moro.
Moro lands with a left to the head.
ss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moro lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Moro.
Moro pushes ss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ss has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moro.
ss goes for a takedown attempt but Moro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moro to score with a decent uppercut.
Moro throws a right and a left that ss avoids nicely.
Moro throws a series of punches but ss moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Moro 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moro scores with a body shot.
Moro has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
ss looking to throw knees to the head but Moro is blocking nicely.
Moro stalling the fight.
ss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ss tries to land a knee to the head but Moro blocks with his arms.
ss wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ss is trying to drag Moro to the mat but Moro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cks ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ss backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Moro.
Moro pushes ss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Moro on the inside.
ss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moro tries to circle away but ss has him pinned against the cage.
Moro pushes ss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Moro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro just leaning against ss, taking a breather.
Moro lands a body punch.
Moro is leaning against ss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moro wants to break free but ss has control.
Moro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ss wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Moro as the two fighters clinch.
Moro wants to break free but ss has control.
Moro slows down the pace here.
ss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moro lands a hook that snaps the head of ss backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moro.
A hook to the body from Moro.
Moro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moro is struggling to control the position.
Moro lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moro.
Moro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ss or not.
Moro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moro is stalling here.
Zak Moro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ss.
Moro stalling against the cage.
Moro presses ss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Moro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moro.
ss being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Moro - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Moro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Moro!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cam Kran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chersen Lebeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chersen Lebeng struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chersen Lebeng looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
18
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Kran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chersen Lebeng!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebeng darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kran is trying to get back to full guard.
Lebeng passes into side control, despite Kran's attempt to control the position.
Kran is looking for a sweep.
Kran is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lebeng off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kran connects with a big shot to the side of Lebeng's head.
Kran has got his arm under Lebeng's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lebeng has spun round into Kran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Kran is controlling Lebeng's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kran throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lebeng uses it to pass to side control.
Kran is trying to work for a sweep but Lebeng has mounted him!
Kran is desperately trying to improve his position but Lebeng has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebeng goes for an armbar but Kran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kran.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lebeng's head.
Lebeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kran.
Kran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lebeng looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lebeng looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lebeng!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kran is trying to control Lebeng's posture but Lebeng avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kran is looking to regain half guard here but Lebeng keeps moving and retains side control.
Lebeng misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kran trying his best to control but Lebeng has mounted him.
Kran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lebeng misses with a head shot.
Kran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kran looking for submissions off his back.
Kran is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebeng seems to be looking for submissions.
Kran controlling the position well.
Lebeng is thwarting Kran's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kran trying to get back to full guard but Lebeng takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Kran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lebeng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kran.
Lebeng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kran's head.
It looks like Cam Kran has been cut.
Cam Kran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kran is defended easily by Lebeng.
Lebeng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Kran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kran misses with a takedown attempt
and Lebeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Kran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebeng pinned against the cage. Lebeng gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lebeng tries to clinch but Kran moves out of range.
Cam Kran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lebeng enables Kran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lebeng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kran lands a couple of digs.
Kran throws a big elbow that misses.
Kran throwing strikes but missing.
Kran connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kran postures up in Lebeng's guard and throws a big left but Lebeng blocks it.
Kran scoring with some ground and pound.
Kran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kran throws a strike but Lebeng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kran keeping moving, preventing Lebeng from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lebeng escapes and throws Kran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Kran wants to control but Lebeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kran is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kran could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lebeng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lebeng's back!
Kran goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lebeng escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kran is looking to control Lebeng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kran avoid being mounted?
Lebeng is trying for a kimura here. Kran looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lebeng wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chersen Lebeng!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chersen Lebeng waved his t-shirt featuring Fight Club Clothing est. 09™'s logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hexus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
196 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Hexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukharin moves away from the strike by Hexus.
Bukharin with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hexus.
Bukharin ducks under a wild hook from Hexus.
Bukharin avoids the head kick by Hexus.
Bukharin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hexus.
Bukharin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukharin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hexus.
Hexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hexus looks to land a left hand but Bukharin moved out of range nicely.
Hexus misses with a looping left.
Bukharin blocks a jab.
Hexus throws a shot from downtown. Bukharin moves away and avoids it.
Hexus blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexus gets tackled into the cage by Bukharin. Bukharin maintains the clinch.
Hexus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bukharin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hexus to the mat. Hexus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bukharin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hexus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hexus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukharin on the ground.
Bukharin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hexus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hexus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukharin.
Hexus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukharin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hexus is retaining full guard.
Bukharin distracts Hexus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukharin throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukharin pushing down on Hexus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bukharin wants to pass the guard but Hexus is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin working Hexus over with strikes.
Bukharin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hexus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bukharin has cracked it and Hexus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bukharin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Bukharin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vladimir Bukharin waved his t-shirt featuring BioPharm Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
