 |
Showtime 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Chubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seth Cohen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Chubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seth Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chubby tries to move into range but Cohen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cohen.
Chubby shoots in but Cohen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cohen works Chubby's body with a nice hook.
Chubby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cohen 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.
Horrible takedown by Chubby or perhaps it was just good defense by Cohen which made him look bad.
Cohen scores with a hook to the body. Chubby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Cohen.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Chubby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chubby closes the distance but Cohen moves to the side
and Cohen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cohen scores with a hook.
Chubby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cohen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chubby somewhat.
Cohen's corner calls for a 1-2. Cohen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cohen lands a head kick. Chubby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cohen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chubby momentarily.
Jab by Cohen.
Chubby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chubby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cohen is fending him off so far but Chubby persists. Nope, Cohen circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Cohen finds it's way through Chubby's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chubby in his tracks.
Cohen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen cracks Chubby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cohen connects with a body shot that sends Chubby's belly button to the back.
Cohen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chubby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chubby. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cohen throws a leg kick but Chubby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seth Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cohen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Chubby with that takedown attempt.
Cohen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chubby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cohen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Cohen both land. Nice combination.
Chubby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cohen sprawls well. Cohen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chubby gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen dips to his left and cracks Chubby with an uppercut!
Cohen tests Chubby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cohen lands a head shot.
Chubby fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Cohen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chubby misses with a takedown
and Cohen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chubby thinking.
Cohen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cohen swinging wildly here.
Chubby shoots in for a double leg but Cohen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chubby shoots in looking for a takedown but Cohen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chubby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chubby.
Cohen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chubby eats them both and turns towards Cohen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Cohen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cohen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cohen thuds his right hand into Chubby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cohen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cohen throws a shot to the body.
Cohen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chubby is out of range and Cohen settles back down.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cohen stuffs the takedown attempt from Chubby. Chubby gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen sizes up Chubby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seth Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cohen lands with a hook. Chubby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chubby tries for a takedown but Cohen circles away easily
and Cohen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Chubby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen works over Chubby's head and body with a nice combination.
Cohen scores with a sloppy right hand. Chubby should have avoided that one.
Cohen lands a nice shot that snaps Chubby's head back.
Cohen looks for the body kick but Chubby saw that one coming.
Cohen throws a shot to the body.
Chubby fails with the takedown
and Cohen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cohen connects with a jab.
A combination from Cohen does no damage.
Seth Cohen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cohen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chubby at a distance.
Cohen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chubby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chubby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chubby misses with a takedown
and Cohen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chubby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cohen counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Chubby with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cohen lands with a nice body punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chubby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chubby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chubby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cohen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chubby shoots for a double leg takedown but Cohen sprawls well. He's pushed Chubby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cohen scores with a nice right hand.
The Chubby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cohen cracks Chubby with an open hand slap.
Cohen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Cohen. Those never looked like landing.
Cohen jabs at Chubby's body.
Cohen cracks Chubby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cohen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen misses with the combination.
Chubby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cohen.
Chubby needs to keep his hands up - Cohen had a free shot at his head there.
Cohen scores with a punch to the head.
Cohen lands a really nice looking cross but Chubby seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chubby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cohen as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chubby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chubby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chubby fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Cohen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chubby.
Chubby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chubby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Chubby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cohen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cohen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen throws a combination. Chubby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chubby shoots in looking for a takedown. Cohen tries to sprawl out of it but Chubby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cohen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chubby fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cohen, as that shot connected.
Cohen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cohen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Cohen. No joy for Chubby on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chubby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cohen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chubby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chubby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cohen to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chubby moves forwards but Cohen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cohen throws out a leg kick but Chubby moves out of range and Cohen only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cohen!
Cohen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chubby misses with a takedown
and Cohen counters with a two punch combo.
Chubby is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen lands with a hook. Chubby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cohen scores with a jab to the body.
Cohen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Chubby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cohen lands an overhand right.
Chubby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cohen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cohen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chubby in his tracks.
Chubby seems to have got his legs back now.
Cohen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cohen lands a glancing blow to the side of Chubby's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cohen.
Cohen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chubby.
Chubby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cohen.
Cohen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chubby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cohen avoids it really well and circles away.
Cohen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen scores with a hook to the body. Chubby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chubby shoots in looking for a takedown. Cohen tries to sprawl out of it but Chubby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cohen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Chubby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chubby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cohen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Cohen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cohen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Cohen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo TT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neo TT will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
18
289 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
297 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelyanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo TT!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelyanenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and TT counters with a two punch combo.
Emelyanenko throws a series of punches but TT moves out of range.
Emelyanenko closes the distance and clinches up with TT, looking for a takedown. Emelyanenko pushes TT against the cage but TT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelyanenko is breathing heavily.
TT circles away from the clinch attempt
and TT counters with a one-two to the body.
TT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksander Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Emelyanenko or perhaps it was just good defense by TT which made him look bad.
TT throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TT is defended easily by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TT.
Emelyanenko shoots in looking for a takedown but TT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelyanenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Emelyanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
TT throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelyanenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TT swivels and escapes.
TT lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelyanenko takes a step back to recover.
TT has a takedown stuffed.
Emelyanenko throws a right hand that TT ducks under and follows up with a left that TT also avoids with ease.
TT lands with a nice body punch.
TT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelyanenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TT somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Emelyanenko or perhaps it was just good defense by TT which made him look bad.
Emelyanenko gets tackled into the cage by TT. TT maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TT pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emelyanenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TT preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelyanenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelyanenko 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.
TT is adopting a defensive guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelyanenko is looking to work some ground and pound but TT has wrist control.
TT utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelyanenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelyanenko throwing strikes from guard but TT blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TT keeping moving, preventing Emelyanenko from controlling successfully.
Emelyanenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelyanenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelyanenko wants to pass the guard but TT is keeping the position.
Emelyanenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelyanenko wants to control from the top but TT keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TT working for a triangle but Emelyanenko defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelyanenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelyanenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelyanenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and TT has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelyanenko has managed to get both his arms back between TT's legs - danger averted.
Emelyanenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelyanenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelyanenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neo TT will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelyanenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TT sprawls well. TT wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelyanenko gets slowly back to his feet.
TT shoots in but Emelyanenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TT fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelyanenko, pushing him back against the cage.
TT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
TT stalls.
TT looking to throw knees to the head but Emelyanenko is blocking nicely.
TT drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelyanenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelyanenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TT moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TT fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelyanenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelyanenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TT changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelyanenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aleksander Emelyanenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo TT.
Emelyanenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelyanenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelyanenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and TT counters with a nice uppercut.
TT has managed to clinch.
Emelyanenko trying to land knees to the body.
TT lands an elbow inside that Emelyanenko shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TT escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelyanenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelyanenko wants it to stay on the feet.
TT looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelyanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emelyanenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TT pinned against the cage. TT gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TT moves into the clinch successfully.
TT dodges an elbow strike from Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. TT is trying to keep an underhook but Emelyanenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TT gets back to full guard.
TT is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TT wants to get back to his feet but Emelyanenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emelyanenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Emelyanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but TT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelyanenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TT working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelyanenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelyanenko throwing strikes from guard but TT blocks nicely.
TT has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelyanenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TT tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelyanenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelyanenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelyanenko connects with a couple of short punches.
TT has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelyanenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TT keeping full guard, as Emelyanenko tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelyanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but TT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Aleksander Emelyanenko will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
TT lands a body shot.
Emelyanenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TT moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from TT.
TT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelyanenko blocks a head kick by TT.
Emelyanenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TT is fending him off so far but Emelyanenko persists. Nope, TT circles away and we're back to standing.
TT instigates a clinch.
Emelyanenko looking for a takedown.
Emelyanenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TT after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Emelyanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelyanenko letting TT take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelyanenko goes for a takedown attempt but TT pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
TT is looking to chop away at Emelyanenko's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and TT counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelyanenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Emelyanenko with that takedown attempt.
TT gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelyanenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TT can't fight it off and eventually Emelyanenko manages to take the fight to the floor. TT looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelyanenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aleksander Emelyanenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelyanenko is fighting to break TT's control of his arms but TT is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanenko throwing strikes from guard but TT blocks nicely.
Emelyanenko throwing strikes from guard but TT blocks nicely.
TT lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelyanenko!
TT trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanenko wants to control but TT is having none of it.
Emelyanenko working to try and regain half guard.
TT controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanenko tries to lock up and control but TT gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TT throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelyanenko because TT loaded up on that one.
TT controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neo TT comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TT has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neo TT!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Douglas Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sheamus Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Douglas Key!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas Key drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas Key lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sheamus Wallace has been cut.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Douglas Key connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Douglas Key misses with a looping left.
Douglas Key digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Douglas Key clinches.
Douglas Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Douglas Key.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Douglas Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas Key taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Douglas Key on the inside.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Douglas Key.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas Key.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas Key fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas Key fails to land.
Douglas Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas Key.
Douglas Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas Key lands a shoulder strike.
Douglas Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglas Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas Key works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglas Key as Wallace tries to tie him up.
Douglas Key lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wallace to his knees! Douglas Key keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Douglas Key!
A relieved looking Gabriel Douglas Key thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleran Bigod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waleran Bigod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waleran Bigod!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigod sprawls well. He's pushed Nagasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Bigod throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigod stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigod gets caught napping as Nagasaki dives in and scores a takedown. Bigod manages to retain guard.
Nagasaki drops back looking for a leg! Bigod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigod manages to kick Nagasaki off! Nagasaki jumps back into Bigod's guard.
Nagasaki drops back looking for a leg! Bigod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigod manages to kick Nagasaki off! Nagasaki jumps back into Bigod's guard.
Nagasaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagasaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nagasaki drops back looking for a leg! Bigod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigod manages to kick Nagasaki off! Nagasaki jumps back into Bigod's guard.
Nagasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nagasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki has gone for a leg lock! Bigod slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki 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.
Bigod wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nagasaki's closed guard. He's half up but Nagasaki has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nagasaki pivots and extends the arm, Bigod falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nagasaki! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Nagasaki!
Sonny Nagasaki is the new heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
25% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
