 |
MLC 96: Machete vs Starner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and This Bastard This Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alistar Overeem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
222 cm
26
293 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistar Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, This Bastard This Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick.
Overeem throws a head kick but This Bastard moves out of range.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - This Bastard circles away.
This Bastard closes the distance and pushes Overeem back into the cage.
This Bastard breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Overeem. Those never looked like landing.
This Bastard rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overeem tries to pull guard but This Bastard holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
This Bastard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Overeem can't fight it off and eventually This Bastard manages to take the fight to the floor. Overeem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
This Bastard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Overeem's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This Bastard winds up and cracks Overeem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem tries to regain full guard. Instead though, This Bastard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Overeem has left one of his arms exposed and This Bastard doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Overeem screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). This Bastard This Bastard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stu Gotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Godfather Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
25
160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
172 cm
35
157 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Gotts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotts throws an overhand right that lands on McNeil's shoulder, as McNeil tries to avoid the shot.
McNeil jabs Gotts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotts throws a right hand that misses
and McNeil counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McNeil.
Gotts pulls McNeil in close to prevent any damage.
McNeil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotts controls McNeil momentarily but McNeil frees himself.
Gotts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because Stu Gotts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotts misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts misses with a right hand
and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gotts won't be happy with that.
McNeil sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gotts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McNeil works to advance to full mount. Gotts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McNeil looking to finish with strikes here!
Gotts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNeil with a couple of short strikes.
McNeil controlling the pace for now.
Gotts tries to hold on but McNeil postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gotts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McNeil controlling from the full mount.
McNeil with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McNeil content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNeil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gotts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gotts is not content to let McNeil control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil takes a little break here. Gotts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNeil is looking to take a break and control but Gotts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McNeil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNeil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNeil landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McNeil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McNeil scores a takedown into full mount!
McNeil controlling from the full mount.
Gotts is desperately trying to improve his position but McNeil has a good base and remains in mount.
McNeil landing strikes, looking to finish!
McNeil scoring with strikes but Gotts is staying in there.
Gotts is squirming around, avoiding McNeil's attempts to control the action.
McNeil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNeil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McNeil tries to control but Gotts wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gotts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNeil content just to control the position here.
McNeil cracks Gotts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gotts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gotts taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeil looking to land elbow strikes but Gotts uses the position to regain half guard.
McNeil is taking a breather. Gotts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McNeil wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNeil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is keen to just control but Gotts is a slippery customer.
McNeil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gotts wants to get back to full guard.
McNeil passes to side control.
McNeil trying to control the position but Gotts is working away.
McNeil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
McNeil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNeil is trying to ground and pound but Gotts uses the momentary lack of control by McNeil to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McNeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gotts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeil with a poor takedown
enabling Gotts to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotts looks to land a right hand but McNeil moved out of range.
Gotts throws a right hand that misses
and McNeil counters with a shoot takedown. Gotts fights it but they end up in guard.
McNeil distracts Gotts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNeil advances position into side control!
Gotts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNeil on the ground.
McNeil wants to control but Gotts is keeping him busy.
McNeil controlling the position.
Gotts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gotts tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gotts has escaped the position, nice work there.
McNeil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McNeil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNeil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McNeil tries for a kimura but Gotts is defending well.
Jason McNeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotts trying to remain calm as McNeil controls from the top position.
McNeil wants to control but Gotts is keeping him busy.
McNeil lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotts taking a bit of punishment here - McNeil scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gotts, who protects the arm well.
Gotts is not content to let McNeil control the position.
McNeil has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gotts!
Stu Gotts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gotts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McNeil cracks Gotts with a big right hand but Gotts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts is trying to get back to half guard.
McNeil moves into full mount!
McNeil is working for a guillotine from mount but Gotts frees his head quite easily.
Jason McNeil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNeil content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McNeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McNeil 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McNeil!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Fire Your Guns as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
|
170 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Blimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Blimm misses.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Blimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Blimm connects with a high kick.
Blimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly.
Blimm is looking to clinch.
Blimm wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Blimm slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blimm walks into a jab.
It looks like Bam Blimm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blimm tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Albert Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Blimm saw that one coming.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blimm lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kelly misses.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blimm wants to clinch.
Blimm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Blimm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Blimm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blimm.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly stalling away here and it's allowed Blimm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blimm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kelly controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blimm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Albert Kelly hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blimm's calf.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blimm momentarily.
Blimm throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blimm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
Blimm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm clobbers Kelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blimm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kelly counters with a leg kick.
Blimm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blimm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Blimm wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly swings for the body but Blimm moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly with a jab.
Good work by Blimm as he checks the leg kick.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blimm circles away quickly and effectively.
Blimm clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Blimm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Blimm avoids it well.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blimm throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly tries to work over Blimm's front leg with a kick but Blimm checks it.
Blimm slips a jab from Kelly.
Blimm lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blimm.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Blimm checks it.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blimm avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice combination there by Kelly.
Danga de danga de dang - Blimm scores with a four punch combination!
Bam Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly misses with a left hand
and Blimm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Blimm.
Blimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
Blimm trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Blimm 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!
Blimm trying to land knees to the body.
Blimm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blimm pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly is trying to force a seperation but Blimm has the dominant position.
Kelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blimm ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kelly misses the jab.
Blimm wants to clinch.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blimm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blimm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blimm doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly throws a combination. Blimm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Blimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Blimm checks it.
Blimm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Blimm avoids them all with ease.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blimm is looking to clinch.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blimm moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly scores with a punch to the head.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Blimm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albert Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blimm wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
Kelly connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kelly. That snapped Blimm's head back.
A leg kick checked by Blimm.
A leg kick checked by Blimm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blimm tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blimm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bam Blimm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Blimm.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blimm - the referee stops the clock and Kelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blimm. Kelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blimm tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Blimm.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Blimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blimm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm has managed to clinch.
Blimm missing with knees to the body.
Blimm looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Blimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Blimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Blimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly tries a low kick but Blimm avoids it.
Blimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blimm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blimm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blimm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly gets tackled into the cage by Blimm. Blimm maintains the clinch.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blimm clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Blimm improves position.
Blimm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Blimm tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Blimm's head.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blimm tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Blimm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Blimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Blimm moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Kelly is looking to slow Blimm down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly works over Blimm's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blimm is rocked!
Bam Blimm's cut is getting worse.
Kelly connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Blimm tumbling to the canvas! Kelly pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Blimm was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Kelly!
After the big win, Albert Kelly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
27
167 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
|
173 cm
24
166 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
|
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown lands a body shot.
Andersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersson slips a jab from Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Brown thuds a left hand into Andersson's body.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Andersson to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Andersson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andersson passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working away.
Brown parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Andersson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Brown wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eskobar Andersson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andersson throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Andersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Andersson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Andersson rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Brown taking a breather.
Brown lands a right hand.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Andersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Andersson scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Andersson blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown stops Andersson from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Andersson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown avoids the head kick by Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Andersson forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Brown.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Brown.
Andersson prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Andersson.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A short left from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Andersson lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Andersson holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andersson uses from the top position.
Brown has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown wants to control but Andersson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Cylo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cylo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cylo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cylo tries to clinch but Batista is having none of it.
Cylo gets caught flat footed, as Batista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batista wants to control from the top but Cylo keeps moving.
Cylo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cylo wants to control the pace but Batista is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista is desperately trying to improve his position but Cylo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo looking to finish with strikes here!
Cylo trying to control but Batista is having none of it.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cylo passes to side control.
Batista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cylo off and has taken his back!
Cylo is trying to get back to his feet but Batista has full control of the position and if anything, Cylo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cylo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cylo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Batista blocks the strikes from Cylo.
Batista throwing shots but Cylo is blocking nicely.
Batista is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cylo sees it coming and defends easily.
Cylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Batista pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking for a kimura but Cylo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batista to get the leverage.
Cylo wants to control but Batista passes into side.
Cylo struggling a bit here.
Batista tries to advance to mount but Cylo denies him.
Batista lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cylo struggling a bit here.
Cylo tries to bench press Batista off him but Batista keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista working the ground and pound from side control.
Batista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cylo keeps working.
Batista throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cylo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Batista wants to free his trapped foot but Cylo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batista is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista won't allow Cylo to get back to his feet.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cylo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cylo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cylo looks to land a combination but Batista avoids it well.
Cylo shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Cylo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Tyson Cylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cylo keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Cylo wants to stand but Batista is controlling the position.
Dave Batista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Cylo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cylo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Cylo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cylo misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cylo!
Batista connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batista with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Batista tries to control but Cylo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista lands a big shot there that rocks Cylo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Batista with good strikes from the mount here!
Cylo is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
Cylo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cylo is breathing heavily.
Cylo wants to hold on but Batista pushes him away.
Cylo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Batista goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cylo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cylo is aware though and is defending well.
Batista looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cylo has picked Batista up and slammed him! Batista can't keep hold of the triangle and Cylo manages to pass to side control!
Batista is trying to control Cylo's posture but Cylo avoids it.
Batista is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cylo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cylo throwing strikes but Batista manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Batista decides to stand back up.
Cylo tries to clinch up.
Cylo with a jab.
Cylo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batista defends it nicely.
Cylo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cylo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Batista rushes Cylo and presses him up against the cage.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cylo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
Batista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cylo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cylo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batista fails to pull guard.
Cylo has had enough of the clinch but Batista keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cylo working hard to break the clinch.
Cylo gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
Batista is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cylo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batista prevents Cylo from breaking the clinch.
Cylo wants to get back to striking at distance but Batista won't allow it.
Cylo is trying to break the clinch but Batista is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cylo throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo scores with a shot to the side of Batista's head.
Cylo is trying to break the clinch but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Batista blocking some punches.
Batista is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cylo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cylo trying to control the position.
Batista won't allow Cylo to sweep him here.
Cylo keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Batista throws a big right hand that misses.
Cylo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cylo has momentary wrist control but Batista slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cylo is trying to keep Batista in close.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cylo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson Cylo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batista forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo is looking to improve his position.
Batista seems to be looking for submissions.
Batista is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batista prevents Cylo from standing back up.
Cylo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batista is keen to just control but Cylo is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista throwing shots but Cylo is blocking nicely.
Well, if Batista is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Batista is working for a submission of some sort.
Batista throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cylo to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista pushes down on Cylo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dave Batista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batista is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cylo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batista, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batista!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. Case has chosen Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
23
222 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
|
189 cm
30
217 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bearach Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunningham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cunningham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Case scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case lands with an uppercut that bounces Cunningham off the cage and back into range.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
Case fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Cunningham staying out of range there.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
A nice combination there by Case.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bearach Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Case.
Case lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Case rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Case breaks the clinch.
Cunningham with a hook.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunningham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Case has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Case trying to keep a closed guard but Cunningham is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Case cracks a nice hook into Cunningham's ribs.
Case gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cunningham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Case is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Case looking for a sweep. Not yet Case, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cunningham manages to get himself to full guard.
Case won't allow Cunningham to get back to his feet.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Case.
Cunningham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Case's guard.
Case pushes Cunningham off and gets back to his feet.
Case swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunningham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Case misses with a straight left.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Case's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cunningham swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bearach Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham thows a body shot but no joy.
Case scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Case connects with a crisp jab.
Case might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Cunningham tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Case on the side of the head.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cunninghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunningham throws a big shot that misses.
Case fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cunningham thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Case throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunningham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Case scores with a body shot.
Case wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Case.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bearach Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Case connects with a single shot there.
Cunningham lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cunningham on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Case throws a right and a left that both miss.
Case throws the left hand but Cunningham avoids the punch easily.
Case defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Cunningham misses.
Case lands a jab to the nose.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham needs to keep his hands up - Case had a free shot at his head there.
Case jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Case bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Cunningham scores a takedown into full mount!
Case wants to hold on but Cunningham pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham prevents Case from getting the reversal.
Cunningham cracks Case with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Cunningham thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Case tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham connects with a bit shot that sees Case covering up! More strikes from Cunningham and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cunningham is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bearach Cunningham!
A less than humble Bearach Cunningham misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brit comes into the arena with Same in the End blaring out of the sound system. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
164 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dylan throws a low kick, looking for Brit's leg but Brit calmly moves out of range.
Dylan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brit checks a leg kick.
Dylan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dylan somewhat.
Good leg kick by Brit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brit lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Dylan is predictable there
and Brit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dylan shoots in looking for a takedown but Brit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dylan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dylan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brit as he avoids it easily.
Jimmy Brit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dylan.
Brit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dylan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniel Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dylan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brit throws a front kick aimed at Dylan's knee but Dylan avoids it well.
Brit scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brit. That's going to slow Dylan down.
Dylan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan looks to score with a jab to the body but Brit is just out of range.
Brit misses with a hook.
Brit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dylan. Dylan obviously looking to wear him down.
Brit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dylan's calf.
Brit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dylan's calf.
Dylan throws a body punch but Brit moves out of range.
Dylan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brit cracks Dylan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dylan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brit.
Dylan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dylan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brit at a distance.
Brit scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Brit.
Dylan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brit misses with a looping left.
Brit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brit moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dylan.
Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brit moves away.
Dylan throws a chopping leg kick but Brit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brit connects with a solid leg kick.
Brit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dylan.
Dylan looks to throw the jab but Brit is out of range.
Brit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dylan.
Brit tries to land a leg kick but Dylan saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Brit blocks the leg kick.
Dylan is looking to score with low kicks.
Brit checks a low kick from Dylan.
Dylan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brit to the ground. Dylan is now in Brit's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brit trying to keep a closed guard but Dylan is proving a slippery customer.
Dylan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dylan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit trying to control the position.
Dylan trying to control but Brit is working from the bottom.
Dylan passes into half guard.
Brit wants to improve his position but Dylan is controlling well.
Brit controlling the position well.
Dylan thows a huge punch but Brit dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brit actively working from the bottom here.
Dylan trying to control from Brit's half guard. Brit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dylan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dylan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brit is keeping the position for now.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Brit keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brit looking for a guillotine here but Dylan defends easily.
Brit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Dylan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brit thows a body shot but no joy.
Dylan throws a leg kick which misses Brit's front leg but catches the back leg as Brit tries to avoid it.
Dylan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brit.
Brit misses with a low kick.
Dylan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Brit as he checks the leg kick.
Brit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dylan's sensitive parts.
Dylan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brit rather than just go for the knockout.
Dylan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dylan misses with a low kick as Brit jumps back.
Brit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dylan is looking to chop away at Brit's legs.
Brit throws a wild body kick that Dylan sees coming a mile off.
Dylan thumps Brit with a low kick.
Dylan lands a nice looking body shot.
Dylan tries to land a leg kick but Brit saw it coming and moves away.
Brit tries to land a leg kick but Dylan saw it coming and moves away.
Brit stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brit throws a body punch but Dylan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit fakes the leg kick and cracks Dylan in the body.
Brit connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dylan feints and as Brit raises his hands in defense, Dylan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dylan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dylan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brit trying to control the position.
Dylan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dylan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dylan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dylan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dylan has picked Brit up and slammed him! Brit can't keep hold of the triangle and Dylan manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brit can't do much from the bottom here.
Dylan is looking to take a break and control but Brit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dylan tries to move to mount but Brit blocks the move with his legs.
Brit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dylan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brit tries to buck Dylan off but Dylan is having none of it.
Daniel Dylan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan controls the position from side control.
Dylan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brit tries to roll over but Dylan keeps him under control.
Dylan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dylan moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan lands some shots froms side control.
Brit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dylan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brit wants to control but Dylan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dylan is looking to stall here but Brit recovers full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brit looking to control.
Brit wants to sweep here but Dylan controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dylan 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!
Brit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dylan.
Brit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan fails with the takedown.
Brit throws a hook but Dylan blocks it.
Brit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dylan is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dylan misses the target.
Dylan throws a low kick but Brit moves out of range easily.
Dylan checks a leg kick.
Brit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brit blocks a leg kick.
Brit swings for the body but Dylan moves out of range.
Dylan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brit moves forwards but Dylan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dylan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dylan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit tries to hold on but Dylan pushes him away.
Brit can't escape the position.
Brit is working hard here to advance position.
Dylan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dylan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dylan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brit regains half guard.
Brit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dylan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brit is refusing to be controlled, as Dylan sits in half guard.
Dylan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dylan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brit!
Dylan controlling from mount.
Brit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brit is looking to improve his position but Dylan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dylan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit is bucking up trying to escape but Dylan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dylan raining down shots from the mount!
Brit is squirming around, avoiding Dylan's attempts to control the action.
Brit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dylan wants to control the pace but Brit is squirming around nicely.
Brit is working to get back to half guard.
Dylan wants to control the pace but Brit is squirming around nicely.
Dylan content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brit wants to hold on but Dylan pushes him away.
Dylan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brit is looking to improve his position but Dylan isn't that keen on the idea.
Jimmy Brit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brit is on top in guard.
Brit connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brit postures up in Dylan's guard and throws a big left but Dylan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Dylan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dylan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Dylan!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Dylan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Cruz Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
28
186 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
185 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kichiro Kaneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaneko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Kaneko off balance momentarily.
Kaneko misses with a straight left.
Kaneko shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaneko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaneko lands with a punch from half guard.
Jefferson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaneko passes to full mount!
Kaneko prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaneko controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaneko prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko dominating with strikes here.
Kaneko prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Kaneko punching from mount but Jefferson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaneko with shots to the head and body - Jefferson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jefferson is in a horrible position here. Kaneko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Kaneko postures up.
Kaneko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaneko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jefferson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaneko 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson is in a horrible position here. Kaneko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jefferson wants to control but Kaneko is having none of it.
Kaneko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaneko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaneko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson taking shots to the head.
Jefferson is still in real trouble! Can Kaneko finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kaneko! Jefferson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kichiro Kaneko!
Kichiro Kaneko gave a mention to - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
|
189 cm
29
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
Hendricks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.
Hendricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Valentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hendricks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hendricks!
Valentine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hendricks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom here.
Valentine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back!
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Valentine covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Valentine turns into Hendricks and is now in his guard.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vincent Valentine.
Valentine tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Valentine wants to control the action here but instead Hendricks manages to pass to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is persistently looking for the submission but Hendricks is defending it well.
Hendricks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valentine.
Valentine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Valentine doesn't have the hooks in and Hendricks manages to turn into his guard.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Valentine to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hendricks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Valentine pulls down on the head and he's put Hendricks to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincent Valentine!
Vincent Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Andres Machete could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glen Starner's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
25
161 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machete scoring well with a low kick there.
Starner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machete looks to land a combination. Starner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machete walks into a left hand.
Starner misses with a wild combination.
Starner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Starner missing with a left hand there. Machete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machete circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete moves out of range of the strikes.
Starner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machete thows a body kick. Starner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starner.
Machete throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machete throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Machete swinging wildly here.
Machete cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner shoots in for a double leg but Machete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machete connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starner's hands.
A lazy left from Machete finds it's target.
Starner moves out of range of the body kick from Machete.
Machete paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Starner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starner staying out of range there.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Starner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.
Starner looks to land a right hand but Machete moved out of range.
That kick from Machete tenderised Starner's leg. Starner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machete is looking to land body kicks.
Starner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machete was well out of range. Poor timing from Starner.
Starner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machete throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete pushes Starner away with a front kick.
Machete feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starner's calf.
Starner misses with a straight right.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Starner does no damage.
Machete lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Starner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.
Starner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machete misses with a low kick as Starner jumps back.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machete moves away from the strike by Starner.
Machete lands a lovely overhand right.
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machete clobbers Starner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Starner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glen Starner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starner looks to land a combination but Machete avoids it well.
A lazy left from Starner finds it's target.
Machete wants to slow Starner down by chopping away at his legs.
Machete scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Machete slams his shin into Starner's torso.
Starner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machete's corner calls for a 1-2. Machete obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machete misses with a straight right.
Machete is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Starner throws an overhand right that lands on Machete's shoulder, as Machete tries to avoid the shot.
Starner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machete. Machete obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Machete misses.
Machete throws the left hand but Starner avoids the punch easily.
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machete leaves Starner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andres Machete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Starner.
Starner misses with an uppercut
and Machete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Starner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machete throws an overhand right that lands on Starner's shoulder, as Starner tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Machete throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Starner on the side of the head.
Starner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Starner throws an off balance right hand
and Machete counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Machete looks at the referee who does nothing so Machete lands a crushing right that sends Starner to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Machete!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
