|
VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
|
|
|
180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tarczynski cracks Agogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Agogo looks to land a left hand but Tarczynski moved out of range nicely. Tarczynski blocks a low kick nicely. Agogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tarczynski connects with the punch. Agogo misses with a head kick.
Agogo throws a front kick aimed at Tarczynski's knee but Tarczynski avoids it well. Good shot there by Tarczynski. Agogo tries to move into range but Tarczynski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tarczynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tarczynski scores with a jab to the body. Tarczynski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tarczynski throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Tarczynski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Agogo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tarczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Tarczynski. Tarczynski lands a big head kick that sends Agogo to the canvas! Tarczynski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Tarczynski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . Igali has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
180 cm
26
210 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
225 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Igali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Beckenbauer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Igali is out of range. Beckenbauer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Igali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Beckenbauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Igali. Igali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckenbauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Igali. Igali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beckenbauer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igali. Beckenbauer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igali. Beckenbauer looks for a takedown but Igali sprawls well. Beckenbauer clinches. Igali tries to circle away but Beckenbauer has him pinned against the cage. Igali wants a takedown.
Beckenbauer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Igali stops a takedown attempt from Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Igali prevents it.
Igali is looking to break free of the clinch but Beckenbauer has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Igali tries to break the clinch but Beckenbauer is controlling the position. Beckenbauer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Igali is defending well for now. Igali works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Igali defends well. Beckenbauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igali pushing down on Beckenbauer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Beckenbauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Igali pulls his head out easily. Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Beckenbauer is breathing heavily. Igali tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beckenbauer. Beckenbauer actively working from the bottom here. Igali trying to mount his opponent but Beckenbauer defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Igali controlling the pace. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Igali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Igali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Beckenbauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Igali lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Igali trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom. Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Igali looking to pass the guard. Igali trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Igali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Beckenbauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Igali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Beckenbauer has his foot on Igali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igali works his way back into a safe position though. Igali postures up in Beckenbauer's guard and throws a big left but Beckenbauer blocks it. Igali lands a couple of decent looking shots. Igali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Igali advances position into side control! Igali in side control lands a decent elbow. Beckenbauer tries to improve position but can't. Igali scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beckenbauer to see if he's OK. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Check out the look on Igali's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Igali working the ground and pound from side control. Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Igali in side control, just content to control the action for now. Igali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beckenbauer some visible discomfort.
Beckenbauer is rocked! Igali lands a strong strike to the head of Beckenbauer. That's dazed him! Igali looking to finish here. Beckenbauer is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Igali lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Igali! After the big win, Christian Igali made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo comes to the cage accompanied by Remember my NAME!. Bjorn has chosen Slipknot - Wait And Bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sigmund Bjorn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
|
|
|
183 cm
26
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
|
225 cm
27
304 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Salcedo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigmund Bjorn! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bjorn looks for the body kick but Salcedo saw that one coming. Bjorn avoids the body shot from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjorn. Bjorn moves away from the strike by Salcedo. Salcedo misses with a looping left. Bjorn lands with a right hand.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut. Bjorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Salcedo tests Bjorn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Salcedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjorn throws out the jab. A slow jab from Salcedo misses its intended target. Bjorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Salcedo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bjorn wants to slow Salcedo down by chopping away at his legs. Bjorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjorn loads up on a big right hand but Salcedo slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salcedo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Salcedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjorn swings widly with a right hand
letting Salcedo counter with a right hand. Bjorn misses with a looping left. Bjorn missing with a left hand there. Salcedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bjorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcedo. Salcedo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Salcedo misses. Salcedo digs a good hook to Bjorn's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Salcedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjorn, pushing him back against the cage. Bjorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salcedo prevents Bjorn from breaking the clinch. Salcedo tries a body shot but Bjorn blocks it.
Bjorn manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bjorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Salcedo instigates a clinch. Bjorn manages to break the clinch.
Bjorn needs to keep his hands up - Salcedo had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Sigmund Bjorn has been cut. Sigmund Bjorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Salcedo misses with a hook. Bjorn ducked under it nicely. Salcedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bjorn scores with a nice right hand.
Salcedo wants to clinch up but Bjorn keeps it at a distance. Bjorn ducks right into an uppercut from Salcedo. A swing and a miss from Bjorn. A punch combination from Bjorn misses. Salcedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bjorn defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salcedo throws an overhand right that lands on Bjorn's shoulder, as Bjorn tries to avoid the shot. Bjorn throws a hook to the side of Salcedo's head but Salcedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bjorn misses with a hook. Salcedo has closed the distance and engaged Bjorn in a clinch.
Salcedo misses with some punches.
Bjorn can't break the clinch.
Salcedo digs a right hand into Bjorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjorn's gas tank. Salcedo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bjorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Salcedo drives through and clinches with Bjorn against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bjorn's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bjorn has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment. Bjorn breaks the clinch.
Salcedo works Bjorn's body with a nice hook. Salcedo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bjorn looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Salcedo digs a good hook to Bjorn's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salcedo sends Bjorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salcedo is motioning to the referee to let Bjorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bjorn is rocked! Salcedo throws a big shot that misses. Bjorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Salcedo finish him? Bjorn slips under a jab. Salcedo misses with a looping right. Bjorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salcedo. A swing and a miss from Salcedo. Salcedo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bjorn's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bjorn's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Salcedo! An out of breath Oscar Salcedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth's entrance music is call to prayer. A fine choice. Hernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dysfunctional kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.
|
|
|
160 cm
29
150 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
|
185 cm
21
150 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab. Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez lands a head kick. of Nazareth smiles back at him and beckons him forward. of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily. of Nazareth throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely. of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. of Nazareth misses with a head kick.
of Nazareth jabbing away but nothing is landing. of Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot. of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. of Nazareth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from of Nazareth misses. Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. of Nazareth thows a left - swing and a miss! of Nazareth throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it. A leg kick checked by of Nazareth. Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into of Nazareth's torso. of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jesus of Nazareth has been cut. of Nazareth dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut! of Nazareth moves out of range of the body kick. Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and of Nazareth moves out of range easily. of Nazareth fails to land with a series of punches.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hernandez misses with a straight left. of Nazareth misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez with a jab. of Nazareth throws a leg kick which misses Hernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hernandez tries to avoid it. of Nazareth digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
of Nazareth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
of Nazareth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hernandez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. of Nazareth dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
of Nazareth thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. of Nazareth throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it. Hernandez throws a wild body kick that of Nazareth sees coming a mile off. A head kick misses from Hernandez. Hernandez slips under a jab. of Nazareth misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. of Nazareth avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big right from Hernandez misses. of Nazareth misses with a double jab.
Hernandez throws a combination. of Nazareth tries to block but a couple of punches get through. of Nazareth throws a body kick that misses. of Nazareth loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch. of Nazareth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. of Nazareth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth. A head kick misses from of Nazareth. of Nazareth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
of Nazareth throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
of Nazareth misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez lands a high kick!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses. Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but of Nazareth is out of range. of Nazareth scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one. of Nazareth throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but of Nazareth avoids it. of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from of Nazareth. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez misses with a head kick.
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
A head kick by Hernandez misses and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hernandez misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
of Nazareth tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Hernandez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jesus of Nazareth'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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by of Nazareth. Hernandez delivers a nice body kick. Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by of Nazareth. of Nazareth obviously looking to wear him down.
of Nazareth throws out a powerful jab. of Nazareth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. of Nazareth thows a body shot but no joy. Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and of Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. of Nazareth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez throws a head kick but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Ramon Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick misses from of Nazareth. Hernandez avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. of Nazareth moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez throws a leg kick that is checked and of Nazareth counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. of Nazareth looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away. A nice leg kick lands there from Hernandez. of Nazareth scores with a nice head shot. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
of Nazareth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head. A head kick from Hernandez lands but of Nazareth takes it in his stride. of Nazareth throws a combination that misses and Hernandez counters with a body kick. of Nazareth lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily. of Nazareth jabs Hernandez right on the nose. Hernandez blinks but takes it well. of Nazareth looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well. of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but of Nazareth moves his leg out of the way. Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jesus of Nazareth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! of Nazareth throws a big shot that misses. Hernandez blocks a jab. of Nazareth misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a nice leg kick. of Nazareth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily. of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses. Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
of Nazareth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from of Nazareth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a right and a left that of Nazareth avoids nicely. of Nazareth misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that of Nazareth avoids nicely. Hernandez is breathing heavily. Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. of Nazareth misses with a series of wild punches.
of Nazareth lands a two punch combo.
of Nazareth delivers a nice body kick. Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
of Nazareth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. of Nazareth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but of Nazareth moved away. of Nazareth throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range. of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. A head kick misses from of Nazareth. of Nazareth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! of Nazareth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
Hernandez wants to slow of Nazareth down by chopping away at his legs. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. of Nazareth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively. Hernandez scores with a head kick. of Nazareth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus of Nazareth dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jesus of Nazareth's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from of Nazareth. Hernandez blocks a jab. of Nazareth misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. Hernandez throws a head kick but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
of Nazareth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
of Nazareth lands with a nice combination. Hernandez backs away looking to recover. Hernandez slips under a jab. of Nazareth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth. of Nazareth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
of Nazareth avoids a low kick by using good footwork. of Nazareth misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
of Nazareth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez misses with a leg kick and of Nazareth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. of Nazareth throws a body kick that misses. of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands a head kick. of Nazareth smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez tries to bum rush of Nazareth with a series of wild strikes but of Nazareth uses good footwork to avoid the assault. of Nazareth checks a leg kick. Hernandez avoids the body shot from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. of Nazareth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
of Nazareth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
of Nazareth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. of Nazareth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. of Nazareth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. of Nazareth blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
of Nazareth ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. of Nazareth stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by of Nazareth. That's going to slow Hernandez down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. of Nazareth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though. Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A slow jab from of Nazareth misses its intended target. Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. of Nazareth throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range. of Nazareth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. of Nazareth scores with a nice body kick.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
of Nazareth throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
of Nazareth cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. of Nazareth lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily. of Nazareth lands a jab to the nose. A head kick from of Nazareth lands but Hernandez takes it in his stride. Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but of Nazareth sees it coming and moves out of range. Hernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses of Nazareth's sensitive parts. of Nazareth checks a low kick from Hernandez. of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot. A nice combination there by of Nazareth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez staying out of range there. of Nazareth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
of Nazareth lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from of Nazareth. of Nazareth blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez slips under a jab. of Nazareth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. of Nazareth moves away from the strike by Hernandez. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hernandez misses with a straight left. Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hernandez misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesus of Nazareth showed his dominance in that final round. Well of Nazareth 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus of Nazareth! Jesus of Nazareth took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job 9/11 was an inside job '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Unicorn. Walker has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. Johny Walker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
|
|
|
202 cm
28
298 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
|
193 cm
26
295 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Walker! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sharpe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sharpe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though. Walker throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it. Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sharpe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A big right from Sharpe misses. Sharpe throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side. Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Walker swinging wildly here.
Sharpe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf. Sharpe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sharpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sharpe throws a leg kick that misses. Walker throws a leg kick that is checked and Sharpe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walker's knee momentarily. Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpe. A looping hook to the body misses from Sharpe. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet. Sharpe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sharpe. Nice body punch from Sharpe. Sharpe needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker needs to keep his hands up - Sharpe had a free shot at his head there. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range. Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharpe lands with a cross.
It looks like Johny Walker has been cut. Sharpe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walker punishes Sharpe's body with a nice straight punch. Sharpe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Walker misses. Walker throws a series of punches but Sharpe moves out of range. Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sharpe throws a nice inside leg kick. Walker connects with a body shot. Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker is looking to land body kicks. Walker lands a nice hook to Sharpe's body. Sharpe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sharpe clinches. Walker tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Walker lands with a nice body punch. Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Walker digs a good hook to Sharpe's body.
Sharpe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sharpe is breathing heavily. Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharpe.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot. Walker tries to work over Sharpe's front leg with a kick but Sharpe checks it. Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker stalks Sharpe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharpe's face. Sharpe staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Richard Sharpe has been cut. Sharpe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Walker takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses. Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Walker tests Sharpe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Walker connects with a body shot. Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharpe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharpe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johny Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sharpe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker lands a big shot that drops Sharpe! Can he finish him?
Sharpe is rocked! Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharpe's guard. Walker forces his way into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walker tries to stand and escape but Sharpe is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharpe! Walker looking to finish with strikes here!
Walker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sharpe manages to avoid the submission attempt. Sharpe can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Walker tries for a kimura but Sharpe is defending well. Walker tries for a kimura but Sharpe is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Walker dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker swings for the body but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe blocks a leg kick. Walker thows a body shot but no joy. Sharpe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharpe manages to avoid it. Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch. Sharpe blocks a jab. Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharpe rather than just go for the knockout. Sharpe throws a nice outside leg kick. Sharpe looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range. Johny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sharpe tries to clinch but Walker moves away and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Sharpe backing up. Sharpe nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes. Walker connects with a body shot that sends Sharpe's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharpe.
Sharpe blocks a head kick by Walker.
Sharpe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharpe throws a good cross that connects.
Sharpe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sharpe takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharpe misses the target. Sharpe throws a nice inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Walker. Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharpe circles away quickly and effectively. Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot. Sharpe throws a hook but Walker blocks it. Walker looks to land a right hand but Sharpe moved out of range. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range. Sharpe avoids the head kick by Walker.
Sharpe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Walker thows a body shot but no joy. Sharpe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walker throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily. Sharpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker checks a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Sharpe.
Nice body punch from Walker. Sharpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it. Sharpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walker missing with a left hand there. Sharpe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker cracks Sharpe with a good jab. Nice body kick there by Walker. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it. Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sharpe swinging wildly here.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sharpe tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away. Sharpe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sharpe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing. Sharpe swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker swings for the body but Sharpe moves out of range.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks. Walker ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe. Sharpe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Walker.
Sharpe misses with a low kick.
Walker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Richard Sharpe's cut is getting worse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sharpe checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Walker throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range. Sharpe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walker throws a head kick that misses. Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharpe counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check. Sharpe takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses. Nice jab there from Walker. Good leg kick by Sharpe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Walker throws a series of punches but Sharpe moves out of range. Walker misses with a wild combination.
Sharpe lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good shot there by Sharpe. Sharpe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharpe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sharpe counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off. Walker keeps the fight on the outside. Walker connects with a crisp jab. Walker throws a leg kick but Sharpe sees it coming and moves out of range. Walker misses with an uppercut. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range. Walker lands a jab to Sharpe's midsection. Sharpe swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walker swinging wildly here.
Sharpe throws a jab when Walker was well out of range. Sharpe wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance. Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharpe. Sharpe misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpe.
Sharpe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sharpe blocks a jab. Sharpe avoids the body shot from Walker.
A punch combination from Walker misses. A shot to the body from Walker misses and Sharpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sharpe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Walker looks to throw the jab but Sharpe is out of range. Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sharpe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Walker lands with an overhand left. Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Walker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sharpe thows a body shot but no joy. Walker throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily. Sharpe doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet. Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Sharpe. Walker blocks a low kick nicely. Sharpe looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range. The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Walker scores with a one two! Sharpe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sharpe clinches. Walker can't break the clinch.
Johny Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sharpe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Walker scores with a shoulder strike. Sharpe lands a hook that snaps the head of Walker backwards. Sharpe fails to pull the fight into his 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! Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Sharpe fails to land. Walker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Walker working hard to break the clinch. Sharpe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Sharpe fails to land. Walker blocks an elbow strike from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Sharpe back against the cage. Sharpe misses with a hook from the clinch. Sharpe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sharpe pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sharpe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Walker is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Walker is trying to break free. Richard Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walker blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Johny Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Walker 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Walker!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spankda Yank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yank has chosen I was made for loving you baby as his entrance music. Spankda Yank acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
|
|
|
187 cm
24
175 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
28
187 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Milat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Spankda Yank! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milat connects with an inside leg kick. Milat scores with a jab to the body. Some wild striking there from Milat.
Yank moves out of range as Milat strikes. Milat works over Yank's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Spankda Yank has been cut. Milat motions for Yank to come forward. Milat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Milat misses the body punch and Yank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yank is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Milat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yank is looking to land body kicks. No joy there for Milat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yank throws out a loose jab but Milat uses good head movement to avoid it. Milat misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milat clinches up against the cage. Yank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Milat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yank. Yank lands a shoulder strike. Yank lands with a light punch inside. Milat keeps control of Yank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Yank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Milat. Yank is trying to push Milat away but Milat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Milat is looking to control Yank's arms but Yank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Milat has his back to the cage. Milat slowing the pace effectively. Yank lands with a left to the head. Milat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yank backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A decent looking body kick lands there for Milat. Yank throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it. Yank misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milat connects with an inside leg kick. Milat scores with a body shot.
Yank thows a body shot but no joy. Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Milat motions for Yank to come forward. Milat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Milat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yank is rocked! Milat lands a big right hook! Yank looks hurt but is still standing! Milat lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Yank falls down and Milat dives in with a huge hammer fist! Yank's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Milat runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Milat! An out of breath Ivan Milat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi has chosen Ekipa- BGD Syndicate as his entrance music. 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!
|
|
|
182 cm
26
193 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
30
195 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut. Chrome misses with an uppercut
and Gusi counters with a takedown into side control. Chrome tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gusi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chrome some visible discomfort.
Chrome wants to control but Gusi postures up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chrome is trying to get back to half guard. Chrome gets back to half guard. Gusi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chrome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chrome. Gusi trying to control but Chrome is working from the bottom. Chrome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gusi won't allow Chrome to sweep him here. Chrome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrome looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gusi passes into side control.
Chrome is trying to improve his position. Gusi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chrome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chrome is looking to reverse the position. Gusi landing a few strikes. Gusi throwing shots but missing, from side control. Gusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chrome keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gusi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chrome, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chrome is not content to let Gusi control the position. Chrome is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gusi wants to control but Chrome is keeping him busy. Chrome is looking to reverse the position. Gusi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chrome to see if he's OK. This has been an exciting period of action! Chrome is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gusi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Chrome is not content to let Gusi control the position. Gusi working Chrome over with strikes. Chrome manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gusi throwing strikes but missing. Gusi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gusi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chrome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusi defends well. Gusi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chrome tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chrome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gusi's guard. Gusi looking for a guillotine here but Chrome defends easily.
Chrome throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrome is in close to Gusi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chrome throwing strikes but missing. Chrome is looking to work some ground and pound but Gusi has wrist control. Chrome is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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! Gusi is looking for a triangle but Chrome pushes his legs off easily.
Chrome throws an elbow that misses. Gusi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chrome's guard. Nice move by Gusi! Chrome controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gusi preventing the sweep. Gusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chrome is retaining full guard. Chrome wants to sweep but no luck. Chrome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gusi is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasa Gusi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chrome jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chrome steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gusi. That one must have hurt. Gusi throws a head kick that misses. Gusi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gusi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chrome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusi. That's going to slow Chrome down. Gusi swings for the body but Chrome moves out of range.
Chrome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chrome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gusi somewhat. Chrome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusi's head backwards. Chrome blocks the body kick.
Gusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chrome leaves Gusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gusi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chrome throws a leg kick but Gusi sees it coming and moves out of range. Chrome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gusi to the ground. Chrome is now in Gusi's guard. Sasa Gusi has got the better of the ground game so far. Chrome postures up in Gusi's guard and throws a big left but Gusi blocks it. This has been an exciting period of action! Chrome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chrome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chrome working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chrome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Gusi blocks nicely. Chrome won't allow Gusi to sweep him here. Chrome 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. Chrome trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gusi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gusi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gusi is in close to Chrome's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chrome tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gusi looking to pass the guard. Gusi forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrome tries to roll over but Gusi keeps him under control. Chrome pushes Gusi off looking to stand but Gusi dives back in and keeps control.
Gusi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chrome is looking to improve his position.
Gusi works his foot free and advances to mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusi dominating with strikes here. Chrome can't escape the position.
Gusi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chrome can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chrome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Mr Chrome will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi'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!
Chrome misses with a looping right. Chrome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gusi wants to clinch up but Chrome keeps it at a distance. Chrome throws out a loose jab but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Gusi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrome misses with a hook. Gusi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chrome, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gusi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chrome. Chrome looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusi tries to land a leg kick but Chrome saw it coming and moves away.
Chrome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gusi shoots for a takedown but Chrome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusi manages to avoid it. Chrome works the jab nicely. Gusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome. Chrome connects with a single shot there. Chrome throws a lazy right hand but Gusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mr Chrome is winning the standup battle so far. Gusi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chrome sprawls well. Chrome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gusi gets slowly back to his feet. Mr Chrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi. Chrome lands a leg kick that knocks Gusi off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gusi misses with a low kick. Gusi avoids the body shot from Chrome.
Chrome throws a big shot that misses. Nice straight punches there by Chrome. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chrome. Gusi moves out of range of the body kick from Chrome.
Chrome shoots in but Gusi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gusi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chrome's sensitive parts. Sloppy strikes from Chrome. Those never looked like landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusi. Gusi closes the distance and clinches. Gusi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gusi cracks Chrome with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusi trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chrome's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chrome working aggressively here.
Gusi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chrome's face.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut. Chrome tightens his grip and picks Gusi up, before dumping him to the ground. Gusi manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Chrome showed his dominance in that final round. I think Chrome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mr Chrome made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zulu Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, take it like a man. Chaka has chosen Bohemian Rapsody as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
186 cm
27
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
|
193 cm
28
200 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Chaka! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chaka clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage. Jenkins working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land. Jenkins working aggressively here.
Chaka tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Chaka crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Chaka.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaka backwards.
It looks like Zulu Chaka has been cut. Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaka controls his hands.
Chaka misses with a short punch on the inside. Chaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms. A short right from Jenkins on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins. Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaka misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. A short left from Jenkins. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins. Chaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands an uppercut. Jenkins drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet. Chaka postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it. Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jenkins wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment. Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chaka throws a big elbow that misses. Jenkins controls Chaka momentarily but Chaka frees himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Chaka from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaka's guard. Chaka is controlling Jenkins's posture. Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Chaka is controlling Jenkins's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Chaka cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chaka with a jab. Chaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Chaka counters with a series of strikes that sends Jenkins to the canvas! Chaka follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Jenkins is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chaka landing some decent shots from guard. Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Chaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Chaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control. Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jenkins wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment. Chaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now. Chaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control. Chaka trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. Jenkins working for a triangle but Chaka defends it easily.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Chaka pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chaka won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here. Chaka trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. Chaka scoring with some ground and pound. Chaka landing with the ground and pound. Jenkins wants to sweep here but Chaka controlling him for the moment. Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jenkins advances position into side control! Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chaka down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zulu Chaka'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.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Chaka ducks down to avoid it. Chaka catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chaka - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chaka. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Chaka throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it. Jenkins sizes up Chaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Chaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss! Chaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins. Chaka jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chaka is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks. Chaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaka connects with the punch. Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chaka looks to clinch enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab. Chaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaka. Good work by Jenkins as he checks the leg kick. Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Chaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Chaka has him pressed against the cage. 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! Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut. Chaka scores with a nice hook to the head. Jenkins misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Chaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zulu Chaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chaka tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaka. Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside. Chaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chaka lands with a short shot to the head. Jenkins fails to pull guard.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jenkins tries to pull guard but Chaka won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chaka lands a right hand. Chaka connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jenkins working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chaka blocks an uppercut.
Chaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaka blocks an uppercut.
Chaka presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chaka blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Chaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins checks a leg kick. Chaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Chaka. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaka throws out the jab. Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Chaka saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaka. Chaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaka. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab, jab by Chaka - just one landing. Chaka throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range. Jenkins misses the jab. Zulu Chaka seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chaka misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zulu Chaka's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jenkins throws a low kick but Chaka avoids it. Chaka throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side. Chaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a right hand to the body. Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Chaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jenkins closes the distance but Chaka moves to the side letting Chaka counter with a right hand. Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Chaka. Chaka maintains the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaka. Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chaka has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Still in the clinch, Chaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head. Jenkins avoiding damage as Chaka throws knees to the body.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Chaka. Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chaka.
Chaka lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut. Chaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jenkins tries to pull guard but Chaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jenkins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chaka is unloading with more strikes now! Jenkins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Chaka! Zulu Chaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Lets get some Alcohol tonight,drinks on me..'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw has chosen Steve McQueen as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
|
|
|
170 cm
26
142 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
|
170 cm
27
146 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome Cpw! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Skywalker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cpw parries the strikes from Skywalker easily there. Skywalker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cpw to escape.
Cpw defending against the ground and pound. Skywalker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cpw isn't going anywhere. Skywalker tries to score with some ground and pound. Cpw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cpw is looking for a sweep. Cpw controls the position for a moment. Cpw is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Skywalker is controlling him well. Skywalker throws a strike aimed at the side of Cpw's head but Cpw avoids it well. Cpw is trying to control Skywalker's posture but Skywalker avoids it. Skywalker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cpw wants to get back to his feet but Skywalker drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skywalker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cpw sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cpw can do anything to dispel that myth. The ground and pound from Skywalker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Skywalker landing strikes. Cpw is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Sloppy strikes there by Skywalker. You can see the frustration on Cpw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cpw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skywalker.
Skywalker is chipping away with strikes.
Skywalker laying and praying for a moment but Cpw takes advantage and regains half guard. Skywalker thows a huge punch but Cpw dodges it nicely.
Skywalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Skywalker working the head and body with strikes. Cpw is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skywalker trying to pass the guard but Cpw defending well. Skywalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cpw wants to get back to his feet.
Cpw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cpw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cpw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skywalker connects with a nice short shot to Cpw's temple. Skywalker looks to land a strike but Cpw avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cpw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss. Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Cpw has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cpw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cpw wants to stand up but Skywalker is controlling him. Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cpw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cpw keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully. Skywalker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Cpw blocks nicely. Skywalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cpw pushes Skywalker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Skywalker there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker. Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Cpw avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Cpw slips the punch. Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Skywalker throws a front kick that sends Cpw stumbling back into the cage. Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Cpw is out of range. Skywalker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Skywalker tries to clinch up but Cpw circles away and keeps his distance. Skywalker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Skywalker with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Cpw moved out of range nicely. Cpw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively. Cpw tests Skywalker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Handsome Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cpw avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round. That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cpw throws a right hand that Skywalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skywalker also avoids with ease. Skywalker misses with a leg kick. Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cpw. Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Cpw ducks down to avoid it. Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Cpw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Cpw manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Cpw slips the punch. Cpw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skywalker. Cpw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skywalker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Skywalker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Cpw blocks nicely. Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cpw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Cpw has wrist control. Cpw wants to stand and escape but Skywalker is having none of it. Skywalker postures up in Cpw's guard and throws a big left but Cpw blocks it. Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Skywalker 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. Cpw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker. Luke Skywalker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cpw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker. Cpw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cpw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Skywalker with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Cpw. Cpw wants to stand and escape but Skywalker is having none of it. Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cpw pushes Skywalker off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cpw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker. Cpw needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there. Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cpw moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cpw misses with a straight left. Cpw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Skywalker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Skywalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Cpw tries to sprawl out of it but Skywalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cpw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Skywalker throws a leg kick but Cpw moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cpw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Skywalker lands with a shot to the body. Nice body kick there by Skywalker. Cpw just misses with a punch to the body.
Cpw misses with a looping left. Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cpw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Skywalker lands a really nice looking cross but Cpw seems unphased.
Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Cpw moved away. Skywalker misses with a looping left. Cpw blocks a jab. Skywalker looks for the body kick but Cpw saw that one coming. Cpw moves into range and connects with a jab. Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skywalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cpw swats away the attempt to clinch by Skywalker. Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skywalker avoids the body shot from Cpw.
Skywalker has Cpw up against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Cpw avoids the damage to the body. Skywalker is trying to drag Cpw to the mat but Cpw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Skywalker missing with knees to the body.
Skywalker lands an elbow inside that Cpw shrugs off. 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! Cpw takes an elbow to the forehead. Cpw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from Skywalker misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cpw throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range. Skywalker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A jab from Cpw misses. Skywalker misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cpw connects with a body shot that sends Skywalker's belly button to the back. Skywalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice sprawl there from Cpw as Skywalker shoots in. Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker. Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cpw slips a straight right by Skywalker. Skywalker misses with a wild body shot. Skywalker defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand. Skywalker misses with a straight right. Cpw digs a good body shot into Skywalker's ribs. Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cpw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cpw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skywalker. Skywalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Cpw ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cpw misses with a body shot.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Cpw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Cpw. Cpw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skywalker on the side of the head. Cpw moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Cpw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Cpw. Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cpw throws a nice looking combination but Skywalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cpw blocks a jab. Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Cpw's shoulder, as Cpw tries to avoid the shot. Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Cpw moved away. Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cpw. Cpw misses with a hook. Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Cpw throws a big shot that misses. Skywalker wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cpw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Skywalker throws the left hand but Cpw avoids the punch easily. Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Cpw moves away and avoids it. Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Cpw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Handsome Cpw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skywalker cracks Cpw with an open hand slap. Skywalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cpw. Cpw throws a right and a left that Skywalker avoids nicely. Cpw lands a lovely overhand right. Skywalker looks for the body kick but Cpw saw that one coming. Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it. Skywalker slips a jab from Cpw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Skywalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cpw under the eye. Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Cpw moved out of range nicely. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. Cpw shrugs it off though. Cpw stalks Skywalker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skywalker's face. Skywalker staggers backwards, shaken. Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Cpw. Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far. Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Skywalker tries to clinch but Cpw is having none of it. Skywalker takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses. Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cpw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpw connects with a single shot there. Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker. Skywalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skywalker throws a jab when Cpw was well out of range. Skywalker slips a jab from Cpw. Cpw lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skywalker throws a wild body kick that Cpw sees coming a mile off. Cpw digs a good body shot into Skywalker's ribs. Skywalker throws the left hand but Cpw avoids the punch easily. Cpw looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely. Skywalker swings widly with a right hand
and Cpw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cpw works Skywalker's body with a nice hook. Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cpw lands a nice shot to the body.
Cpw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cpw fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skywalker scores with a nice right hand.
Skywalker moves forwards but Cpw connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cpw jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cpw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Handsome Cpw. Well Skywalker 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker! Our winner, Luke Skywalker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Decode - Me, You and Pain. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Professor Green - Monster . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
150 cm
26
163 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
|
182 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones is looking to score with low kicks. Jones throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards. Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones. Partio gets a clinch. Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones digs a good body shot into Partio's ribs. Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Partio shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jones throws a leg kick that is checked and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jones misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Partio. Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Partio checks a leg kick. Partio throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jones moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kauko Partio has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick by Partio misses and Jones counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check. Jones throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily. Partio is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones throws a leg kick but Partio checks it. A good leg kick by Partio. Partio thows a body shot but no joy. A chopping leg kick lands by Partio. Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Partio throws a leg kick that is checked letting Jones counter with a right hand. Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it. Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones. Partio is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Partio connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jones throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones. Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Partio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Partio dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Partio's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Partio avoids the body shot from Jones.
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Partio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Partio. Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Partio checks a leg kick. Partio scores with a jab to the jaw. Partio dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jones. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partio blocks a jab. Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Partio rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage. Partio working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones taking a breather. Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Partio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing. Partio misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Partio. Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head. Jones throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well. Jones throws a leg kick and Partio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Jones settles back down. A head kick misses from Partio. Jones misses with a body kick. Jones blocks the body kick.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Partio scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partio slips under a jab. Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio. Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Partio moves out of range as Jones strikes. Partio takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Partio. Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Partio throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio. Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range. Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf. Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A swing and a miss from Jones. Jones throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it. Michael Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Partio moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones has Partio pressed against the cage, preventing Partio from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Partio lands an uppercut. Jones trying to stall but Partio improves his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow. 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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Partio misses the jab. Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Partio blocks a low kick nicely. Partio checks a leg kick. Jones looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely. Jones checks a leg kick. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Partio swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jones misses with a body kick. Partio throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Partio scores with a punch to the head. Partio tries a low kick but Jones avoids it. Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Partio lands a nice looking body kick. Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Jones's head back.
Partio wants to clinch. Jones throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way. Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A solid body kick from Partio. Partio checks the leg kick. Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range. Partio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Partio trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partio is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position. Partio is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones won't allow Partio to pass to mount. Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Partio sits in half guard. Jones wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Partio fails to land with a series of punches.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A chopping leg kick lands by Partio. Partio scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio lands a slapping body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio. A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Partio down. Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones lands a head shot. Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses. Partio throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Jab from Jones. Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jones slips under a jab from Partio. A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Partio down. A decent looking cross lands there for Jones. Jones misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back. Jones slips under a jab from Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body. Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a looping right. Partio misses with a straight right. Jones throws a leg kick and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jones thuds a left hand into Partio's body. Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Partio fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. Jones throws a leg kick but Partio checks it. Partio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard. Jones is trying to control the position but Partio postures up. Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. Partio postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Partio scoring with punches to the head and body. Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Partio controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee. Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a shot to the body enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones scores with a punch to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Partio swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Partio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Partio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Partio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Partio pushes him away. Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Partio looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Partio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Partio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Partio maintains control. Partio wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Jones is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea. Partio can't control as he wanted to and Jones manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Partio stalling. Jones wants to control but Partio is keeping busy.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partio wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jones keeping control of the position.
Kauko Partio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it. Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Partio avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad. Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Partio takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round. I think Partio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio! Kauko Partio retains his lightweight title! Kauko Partio took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Amsterdamage'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|