 |
CCF 84: Washington vs. Fall PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jonghyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Jonghyun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
28
175 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
|
180 cm
21
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jonghyun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sixteen. Jonghyun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
Jonghyun checks a leg kick nicely.
Sixteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonghyun.
Jonghyun blocks a leg kick.
Sixteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonghyun.
Ten Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sixteen misses
and Sixteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sixteen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonghyun throws a right hand that Sixteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sixteen also avoids with ease.
Sixteen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jonghyun under the eye.
Sixteen motions for Jonghyun to come forward. Sixteen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sixteen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jonghyun's guard.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Jonghyun is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixteen advances to half guard.
Sixteen stops Jonghyun from getting back to his feet.
Sixteen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sixteen trying to control but Jonghyun is having none of it.
Sixteen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jonghyun hang on?
Sixteen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jonghyun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sixteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jonghyun tries to lock up and control but Sixteen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixteen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonghyun as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonghyun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sixteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonghyun is just out of range.
Jonghyun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sixteen. That did some damage!
Kim Jonghyun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixteen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sixteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonghyun.
Sixteen throws a chopping leg kick but Jonghyun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun misses with a hook.
Jonghyun throws a sloppy head kick
and Sixteen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixteen lands a nice shot that snaps Jonghyun's head back.
Jonghyun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sixteen's calf.
Jonghyun is looking to slow Sixteen down with leg kicks.
Jonghyun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sixteen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jonghyun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonghyun keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Jonghyun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonghyun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun pulls Sixteen in close to prevent any damage.
Sixteen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Jonghyun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sixteen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonghyun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jonghyun.
Sixteen tries to score with a low kick but Jonghyun moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun throws a sloppy head kick
and Sixteen counters with a leg kick.
Sixteen motions for Jonghyun to come forward. Sixteen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sixteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ten Sixteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sixteen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jonghyun misses with a combination
and Sixteen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jonghyun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sixteen misses with a two punch combination.
Sixteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sixteen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Jonghyun. No joy for Sixteen on that attempt.
Sixteen gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonghyun sneaks back into half guard.
Sixteen prevents Jonghyun from standing back up.
Sixteen is trying to control. Jonghyun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sixteen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jonghyun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jonghyun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixteen is working away from the top position though.
Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonghyun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jonghyun looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Jonghyun is trying to stand.
Sixteen is trying to control. Jonghyun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jonghyun trying to control here.
Jonghyun is refusing to be controlled, as Sixteen sits in half guard.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Jonghyun is defending well.
Jonghyun tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Sixteen trying to control from half guard but Jonghyun is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ten Sixteen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jonghyun staying out of range there.
Sixteen scores with a leg kick.
Jonghyun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jonghyun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonghyun moves out of range of the leg kick from Sixteen.
Kim Jonghyun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sixteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun cracks Sixteen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sixteen looks to land a combination. Jonghyun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jonghyun gets caught flat footed, as Sixteen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jonghyun is looking to stand up but Sixteen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ten Sixteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonghyun trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sixteen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonghyun keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jonghyun keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ten Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Sixteen misses
and Jonghyun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jonghyun takes one to the chin there.
Sixteen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonghyun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sixteen shoots for a takedown but Jonghyun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonghyun's waist but Jonghyun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
Kim Jonghyun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ten Sixteen.
Jonghyun throws an overhand right that lands on Sixteen's shoulder, as Sixteen tries to avoid the shot.
Sixteen misses with a hook. Jonghyun ducked under it nicely.
Sixteen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonghyun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sixteen misses with a looping right.
Sixteen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throws an overhand right that lands on Jonghyun's shoulder, as Jonghyun tries to avoid the shot.
Jonghyun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sixteens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sixteen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sixteen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jonghyun is able to avoid easily.
Sixteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonghyun.
Sixteen throws a looping overhand right but Jonghyun ducks down to avoid it.
Sixteen lands a body shot.
Jonghyun tests Sixteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a thumping low kick.
Sixteen connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonghyun. That's going to slow Sixteen down.
Jonghyun throws a front kick aimed at Sixteen's knee but Sixteen avoids it well.
Sixteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonghyun ducks under a wild hook from Sixteen.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a three punch combo that has Sixteen backing up. Sixteen nods at Jonghyun to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonghyun lands a leg kick that knocks Sixteen off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Sixteen.
Jonghyun misses with a body shot.
Sixteen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonghyun but Jonghyun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonghyun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sixteen misses with a wild combination.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sixteen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ten Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonghyun manages to avoid it.
Sixteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with Jonghyun, looking for a takedown. Sixteen pushes Jonghyun against the cage but Jonghyun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen scores with a leg kick.
Sixteen misses with a hook. Jonghyun ducked under it nicely.
Sixteen throws a right hand that misses
and Jonghyun counters with a low kick, right behind Sixteen 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixteen misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sixteen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Jonghyun.
Well Sixteen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Ten Sixteen wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pete Magnum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
29
312 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
|
200 cm
23
280 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnum counters with a straight right hand.
Magnum throws a shot to the body.
Magnum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Pete Magnum has been cut.
Deans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnum circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deans throws out the jab.
Magnum misses with a two punch combination.
Deans walks into a stiff left hand from Magnum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Deans.
Deans misses with a looping left.
Magnum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deans's head.
Deans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deans throws an off balance right hand
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Magnum coming out on top.
Deans lands a lovely overhand right.
Magnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deans misses with a body shot.
Deans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deans.
Danga de danga de dang - Deans scores with a four punch combination!
Magnum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Deans misses with a wild combination.
Magnum jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnum.
Magnum throws a right and a left that Deans avoids nicely.
Deans tries to move into range but Magnum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pete Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deans throws a series of punches but Magnum avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magnum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magnum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deans finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnum's head.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Deans.
Magnum looks to land a combination but Deans avoids it well.
Magnum throws a nice looking combination but Deans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnum moves away from the strike by Deans.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnum.
Deans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnum manages to avoid it.
Deans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnum moves out of range as Deans strikes.
Deans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnum as he avoids it easily.
Magnum throws a series of punches but Deans avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans misses with a series of wild punches.
Deans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Deans misses.
Magnum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magnum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magnum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum punishes Deans's body with a nice straight punch.
Deans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pete Magnum's cut is getting worse.
Magnum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deans's head.
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!
Deans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magnum counters with a series of strikes. Deans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deans has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnum counters with a series of strikes. Deans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magnum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnum circles away quickly and effectively.
Deans scores with a one two! Magnum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deans looks gassed!
Deans scores with a hook to the body. Magnum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deans misses with a double jab
and Magnum counters with a straight right hand.
Magnum slips a jab from Deans.
A telegraphed right hand from Deans misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Magnum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deans scores with a nice strike.
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 Pete Magnum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Magnum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magnum misses with a double jab.
Magnum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magnum throws a right and a left that Deans avoids nicely.
Magnum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deans throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnum.
Pete Magnum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Deans has knocked Magnum down with a huge combo! Deans steps away and waves a wobbly Magnum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deans lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silco Deans!
Silco Deans decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salath Sar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kido Moon's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
210 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar avoids the head kick by Moon.
Sar misses with a straight right.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sar avoids the head kick by Moon.
Moon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sar blocks a head kick by Moon.
Sar blocks a head kick by Moon.
Sar avoids the head kick by Moon.
Sar blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon gets caught flat footed, as Sar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moon wants to sweep here but Sar controlling him for the moment.
Moon working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sar advances position into side control!
Moon parries the strikes from Sar easily there. Sar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moon to escape.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sar is working for a kimura but Moon is defending it quite comfortably.
Sar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon wants to control but Sar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moon controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sar is working for a submission of some sort.
Sar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Moon tries to roll over but Sar keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is concentrating on defense, preventing Sar from advancing position.
Moon is looking to control Sar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moon avoid being mounted?
Sar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sar tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
Sar 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.
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Moon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sar looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon has his hands on Sar's head, controlling the position.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sar's guard.
Moon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
Moon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sar drops his shoulder and cracks Moon with a huge uppercut! Moon goes down! Can Sar finish him?
It looks like Kido Moon has been cut.
Moon looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Sar is looking to work some ground and pound but Moon has wrist control.
Moon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sar tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.
Moon get's back to his feet.
Kido Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.
Kido Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands with a slapping head kick.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
Moon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moon wants to improve his position but Sar is controlling well.
Sar wants to pass the guard but Moon is defending well.
Moon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sar.
Sar is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sar to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moon keeping full guard, as Sar tries to pass.
Moon trying to control the position here.
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 Salath Sar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sar is defended easily by Moon.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon throws a head kick but Sar moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sar blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Sar moves out of range easily.
Moon slaps away a takedown attempt from Sar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sar blocks a head kick by Moon.
Sar misses the jab.
Sar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moon on the side of the head.
Salath Sar is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sar moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Moon goes down! Can Sar finish him!?
Moon is rocked!
Moon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon keeping full guard, as Sar tries to pass.
Moon is still in real trouble! Can Sar finish him?
Sar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moon's guard.
Sar is looking for a kimura here.
Moon seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well.
Moon trying to control here.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salath Sar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sar is working for a kimura but Moon is defending it quite comfortably.
Sar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is trying to control Sar's posture but Sar avoids it.
Moon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moon is looking to improve his position but Sar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sar wants to finish this one by submission but Moon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sar.
Sar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moon is holding on tight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Sar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moon wants to hold on but Sar pushes him away.
Moon is trying to escape the mount.
Moon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moon is controlling an arm, preventing Sar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moon wants to control but Sar is having none of it.
Moon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon is controlling Sar's trapped leg to prevent Sar from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is pressing down on Sar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sar tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon trying to control the position here.
Sar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sar's guard.
Moon won't allow Sar to get back to his feet.
Sar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon prevents Sar from getting back to his feet.
Sar is working an open guard so Moon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kido Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salath Sar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Sar persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Sar scores a takedown into full mount!
Moon tries to hold on but Sar pushes him away.
Moon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sar.
Sar avoids the attempt from Moon to control.
Moon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sar is staying active.
Moon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Sar is looking for a kimura but Moon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sar to get the leverage.
Moon wants to control but Sar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Moon looking to control.
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sar's guard.
Moon wants to stand but Sar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sar wants to stand up but Moon is controlling him.
Moon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Sar moves out of range easily.
Moon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sar. Sar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moon to the mat! Moon manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sar drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Sar off! Sar jumps back into Moon's guard.
Sar throws a big right hand that misses.
Moon is trying to control the position but Sar postures up.
Sar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Sar postures up.
Moon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sar looking to pass the guard.
Moon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sar!
Moon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws a head kick but Sar moves out of range.
Sar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.
Sar scores with a hook.
Moon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moon blocks a jab.
Sar dives in and scores a takedown into Moon's guard.
Sar wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Sar throws a big elbow that misses.
Moon trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon pulls Sar in to control the position.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon keeping full guard, as Sar tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kido Moon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sar scores with a sloppy right hand. Moon should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salath Sar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Salath Sar!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Salath Sar!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Salath Sar!
Salath Sar wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Mendazedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trainor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
135 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
|
200 cm
31
145 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Mendazedora!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainor checks the leg kick.
Trainor moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendazedora.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Mendazedora pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendazedora - that will leave a mark!
Trainor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trainor unloads with some shots from mount but Mendazedora bucks and avoids them well.
Mendazedora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trainor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendazedora is squirming around, avoiding Trainor's attempts to control the action.
Trainor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mendazedora is now in Trainor's guard. A big mistake from Trainor there, giving up the dominant position!
Mendazedora must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trainor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendazedora defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor working a defensive guard here.
Trainor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendazedora is one step ahead there.
Mendazedora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trainor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora stops Trainor from standing up.
Trainor pushes Mendazedora off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trainor is looking to clinch but Mendazedora is avoiding it.
Trainor clinches up against the cage.
Mendazedora is trying to break the clinch but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Mendazedora breaks from the clinch.
Trainor drives through and clinches with Mendazedora against the cage.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trainor lands with a short shot to the head.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Mendazedora is blocking nicely.
Mendazedora is trying to push Trainor away but Trainor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendazedora blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but Mendazedora blocks with his arms.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendazedora blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Mendazedora is blocking nicely.
Mendazedora is trying to maintain a safe position but Trainor gets an underhook and turns Mendazedora into the cage.
Trainor has Mendazedora pressed against the cage, preventing Mendazedora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendazedora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trainor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendazedora is defending well for now.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendazedora blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Trainor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendazedora.
Trainor trying to land knees to the body.
Trainor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trainor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trainor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trainor wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendazedora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendazedora breaks the clinch.
Mendazedora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mendazedora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trainor.
Hugo Mendazedora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendazedora throws a leg kick but Trainor checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendazedora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trainor.
Mendazedora misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Trainor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trainor scores with a takedown into Mendazedora's guard.
Mendazedora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendazedora blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but Mendazedora blocks with his arms.
Trainor missing with knees to the body.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendazedora dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trainor can't get the takedown.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Mendazedora is blocking nicely.
Mendazedora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendazedora is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trainor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendazedora blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Mendazedora is blocking nicely.
Mendazedora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Mendazedora.
Trainor shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendazedora tries to sprawl out of it but Trainor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendazedora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trainor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendazedora pinned against the cage. Mendazedora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Trainor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trainor tries for a takedown but Mendazedora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Mendazedora.
Trainor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendazedora swivels and escapes.
Trainor has his takedown stuffed
and Mendazedora counters with a big head kick but Trainor shrugs it off.
Hugo Mendazedora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor wants to clinch
and Mendazedora makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Trainor really felt that one!
Trainor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendazedora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trainor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Trainor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendazedora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendazedora keeps Trainor at a distance using the push kick.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Mendazedora pushes him off.
Mendazedora thows a leg kick but Trainor checks it
and Trainor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Mendazedora blocks it.
Mendazedora manages to break the clinch.
Mendazedora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mendazedora 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!
Trainor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trainor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendazedora to keep the fight standing.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendazedora manages to break the clinch.
Mendazedora gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trainor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trainor throws a strike but Mendazedora rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trainor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendazedora is one step ahead there.
Mendazedora gets to his feet - Trainor follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendazedora is looking to slow Trainor down with leg kicks.
Mendazedora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendazedora does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mendazedora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trainor.
It looks like Lawrence Trainor has been cut.
A head kick misses from Trainor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trainor.
Mendazedora tries to land a leg kick but Trainor saw it coming and moves away.
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Trainor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Trainor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendazedora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Trainor blocks the low kick.
Mendazedora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendazedora wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mendazedora, right into the meat.
Trainor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hugo Mendazedora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trainor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendazedora.
Trainor blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora tries a low kick but Trainor avoids it.
Mendazedora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trainor's calf.
A head kick by Trainor misses
and Mendazedora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trainor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendazedora counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Trainor wants to clinch up but Mendazedora keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trainor shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Mendazedora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendazedora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hugo Mendazedora!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hugo Mendazedora!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Hugo Mendazedora!
Hugo Mendazedora wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Mendazedora started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Geek Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geek Fighter has chosen One More Saturday Night as his entrance music. Sam Rourke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Geek Fighter's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
186 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Geek Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Geek Fighter to the mat! Geek Fighter manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rourke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rourke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geek Fighter keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Geek Fighter blocks nicely.
Rourke throws a big elbow that misses.
Rourke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geek Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Geek Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geek Fighter keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
Geek Fighter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geek Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Geek Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geek Fighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rourke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geek Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rourke pushing down on Geek Fighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rourke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geek Fighter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rourke jumps into side control!
Geek Fighter is trying to control Rourke's posture but Rourke avoids it.
Rourke grinds an elbow into Geek Fighter's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rourke.
Rourke throws an elbow but Geek Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Geek Fighter is trying to control Rourke's posture but Rourke avoids it.
Rourke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke cracks Geek Fighter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rourke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Geek Fighter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rourke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rourke tries to advance to mount but Geek Fighter denies him.
Geek Fighter being controlled for a moment.
Rourke working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rourke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Geek Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rourke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Geek Fighter dodges the ground and pound from Rourke.
Rourke throws a strike aimed at the side of Geek Fighter's head but Geek Fighter avoids it well.
Rourke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Geek Fighter is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is trying to get an arm triangle but Geek Fighter is defending well.
Rourke landing strikes.
Rourke working the ground and pound but Geek Fighter is defending the strikes.
Geek Fighter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geek Fighter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rourke off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Geek Fighter throwing sloppy strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rourke is working hard here to advance position.
Geek Fighter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rourke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Geek Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rourke throws out the jab.
Rourke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
Geek Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Geek Fighter taking some punishment here, with Rourke in his half guard.
Rourke is looking to pass Geek Fighter's guard but actually Geek Fighter recovers to full guard.
Geek Fighter looking to control.
Rourke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geek Fighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rourke is one step ahead there.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geek Fighter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sam Rourke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geek Fighter wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Rourke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rourke throws a strike but Geek Fighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Geek Fighter trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter stays in close to Rourke's body and controls the position.
Geek Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Geek Fighter slips nicely into half guard.
Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Geek Fighter content to control rather than advance.
Rourke gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Geek Fighter throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rourke is on top in guard.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Geek Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke postures up in Geek Fighter's guard and throws a big left but Geek Fighter blocks it.
Geek Fighter looking to control.
Geek Fighter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rourke shoots for a takedown but Geek Fighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geek Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sam Rourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
Geek Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Rourke moves his leg out of the way.
Rourke closes the distance and clinches up with Geek Fighter, looking for a takedown. Rourke pushes Geek Fighter against the cage but Geek Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geek Fighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Rourke with that takedown attempt.
Geek Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geek Fighter looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
Geek Fighter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sam Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geek Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rourke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geek Fighter somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geek Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geek Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Geek Fighter.
Rourke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rourke slips nicely into half guard.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Geek Fighter defending well though.
Rourke with the ground and pound but Geek Fighter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Geek Fighter is trying to control the position but Rourke postures up.
Rourke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rourke prevents Geek Fighter from getting back to his feet.
Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Geek Fighter is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke throws a strike but Geek Fighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Geek Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geek Fighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet but Geek Fighter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Geek Fighter trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Geek Fighter preventing the sweep.
Geek Fighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rourke looking for a sweep. Not yet Rourke, not yet.
Rourke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geek Fighter manages to get himself to full guard.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rourke won't allow Geek Fighter to sweep him here.
Geek Fighter is looking to stand up but Rourke isn't so interested in that idea.
Geek Fighter managing to control the position.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geek Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Geek Fighter wants to stand and escape but Rourke is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geek Fighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Geek Fighter, not yet.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rourke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geek Fighter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Rourke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Geek Fighter tries to bench press Rourke off him but Rourke keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke prevents Geek Fighter from escaping the position.
Geek Fighter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rourke.
Rourke misses with the ground and pound.
Geek Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rourke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rourke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Geek Fighter is trying to control Rourke's posture but Rourke avoids it.
Mark Geek Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Rourke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rourke, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sam Rourke!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sam Rourke!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sam Rourke!
Sam Rourke wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Punch!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
32
150 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Shepard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Xiao Long Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Li.
Shepard works over Li's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepard misses with a two punch combination.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li throws a hook but Shepard avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Shepard blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Shepard forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shepard is defending well for now.
Shepard successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li prevents Shepard from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Li controlling from the top position.
Xiao Long Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Li thows a body kick. Shepard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Shepard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Shepard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Li thumps Shepard with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch up.
Shepard moves away from the strike by Li.
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shepard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Li drives through and clinches with Shepard against the cage.
Li working aggressively here.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Li misses with a body punch.
Shepard has Li pressed against the cage.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shepard up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shepard's elbow.
Li controlling the action here for a moment.
Shepard looking to slow down the pace here.
Li is pushing Shepard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shepard blocks a body shot from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Li pushes off an throws an elbow but Shepard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Li taking a breather.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Shepard.
Li stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shepard.
Shepard successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Shepard being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li misses with a right hand
and Shepard counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shepard. Those never looked like landing.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Shepard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Shepard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shepard rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Shepard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Shepard letting Li take a breather here.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shepard is defending well for now.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Shepard is blocking nicely.
Li tries to pull guard but Shepard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Shepard controls his hands.
Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shepard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepard checks a low kick from Li.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li throws a leg kick
so Shepard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
Shepard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shepard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Shepard has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Shepard is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepard.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li tries to work over Shepard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li pushes off an throws an elbow but Shepard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shepard tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Shepard stalls.
Shepard wants to stall.
Shepard wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
Shepard blocks the elbow strike.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shepard backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shepard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Maxx Shepard has been cut.
Li stalling.
Li is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shepard is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xiao Long Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
Shepard is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Shepard wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxx Shepard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxx Shepard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shepard is looking to clinch.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shepard's calf.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Shepard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Shepard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Shepard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Li wants to improve his position but Shepard is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is stalling here. Li is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shepard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Li has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to control for a moment but Shepard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Li moves into full mount! Shepard won't be happy about that!
Li controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to control but Shepard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Li landing punches.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to control but Shepard wriggling away.
Li controlling his opponent.
Shepard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Li.
Shepard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Li wants to control but Shepard has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shepard trying to control from the bottom.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Shepard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Xiao Long Li 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nadir's choice of entrance music: M.A.S.H Theme. Kj Barakus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
26
200 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barakus.
Nadir gets tackled into the cage by Barakus. Barakus maintains the clinch.
Barakus avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakus manages to pull guard.
Barakus keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir is posturing up here but Barakus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nadir tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nadir has to tap! Slick submission there by Barakus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kj Barakus!
A very excited looking Kj Barakus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Date Rape. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickson shoots in for a double leg but Assange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickson avoids the head kick by Assange.
Assange jabs at Nickson's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Assange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickson clinches up with Assange and pushes him back against the cage.
Assange gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assange is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Assange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assange slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assange working some strikes from top position.
Nickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assange wants to control from the top but Nickson keeps moving.
Assange seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Assange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange preventing the sweep.
Assange controls from within his opponent's guard.
Assange 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.
Nickson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Assange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Assange is looking to chop away at Nickson's legs.
Nickson misses with a double jab.
Assange misses the jab.
Assange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Assange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assange swings for the body but Nickson moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Assange misses with a looping right.
Julian Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange feints a jab promting Nickson to slip. Assange then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nickson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Assange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Assange circles away.
Assange tries for a takedown but Nickson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
Nickson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Assange's face.
It looks like Julian Assange has been cut.
Assange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Assange is breathing heavily.
Nickson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nickson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assange avoids it.
Nickson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Nickson.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Assange.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickson.
Assange lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nickson.
Assange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickson rushes Assange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assange throws a hook but Nickson avoids it easily.
Nickson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Assange scores with a body shot.
Assange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickson moves out of range of the body kick.
Assange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickson wants to clinch.
Nickson is looking to clinch but Assange is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickson.
Assange shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nickson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nickson controls Assange momentarily but Assange frees himself.
Nickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickson wants to stand and escape but Assange is having none of it.
Assange working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assange prevents Nickson from getting back to his feet.
Nickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Nickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Assange's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assange keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickson moves out of range of the leg kick from Assange.
Assange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assange throws a low kick but Nickson moves out of range easily.
Assange attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickson tries to clinch up.
Assange throws the left hand but Nickson avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickson.
Nickson fails with the takedown.
Assange connects with the punch.
Assange circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickson's waist but Nickson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assange off to one side.
Nickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assange closes the distance and clinches up with Nickson, looking for a takedown. Assange pushes Nickson against the cage but Nickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johan Nickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson tries to clinch but Assange is having none of it.
Nickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickson misses with a few strikes there.
Assange misses with a takedown attempt - Nickson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Assange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickson throws a series of punches but Assange avoids them all with ease.
Nickson clinches up against the cage.
Nickson jumps guard and drags Assange to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nickson looking to control but Assange passes into half guard.
Nickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assange seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Assange trying to control from half guard but Nickson is working away.
Nickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson is looking to escape.
Assange is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assange is nestled in close to Nickson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nickson is looking to improve his position but Assange isn't that keen on the idea.
Assange landing punches.
Nickson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Assange landing strikes from the mount.
Assange prevents Nickson from getting the reversal.
Julian Assange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assange looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Assange with the ground and pound from mount.
Assange working the ground and pound effectively.
Nickson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Assange raining down shots from the mount!
Assange breaks from Nickson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that Nickson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Assange lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Assange tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Assange.
Assange prevents Nickson from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Assange.
Nickson is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Assange! Nickson is hurt baaadly! Assange is firing away with more strikes - Nickson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Assange!
Julian Assange very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rizal (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.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizal misses with a takedown attempt - Elliot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elliot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Rizal from controlling successfully.
Elliot has a closed guard, preventing Rizal from standing up.
Rizal tries to free his leg and advance position but Elliot is retaining full guard.
Rizal advances position into side control!
Elliot is looking to regain half guard here but Rizal keeps moving and retains side control.
Rizal tries to stand but Elliot is controlling his head.
Elliot is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to work for a sweep but Rizal has mounted him!
Rizal misses with a head shot.
Elliot just holding on.
Rizal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Elliot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Elliot shrugs it off.
Elliot wants to hold on but Rizal pushes him away.
Elliot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rizal has control of Elliot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elliot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Elliot holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rizal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rizal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rizal looking to isolate an arm here. Elliot doesn't see it coming and as Rizal extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rizal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Rizal!
Jose Rizal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by The Show Goes On-Lupe Fiasco. Jack Fall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dennis Washington's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
181 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington cracks Fall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jack Fall has been cut.
Fall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Washington is trying to control Fall's posture but Fall avoids it.
Fall advances nicely into full mount.
Fall unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is in a horrible position here. Fall smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Washington is rocked!
It looks like Dennis Washington has been cut.
Fall unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Washington wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fall celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fall!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Fall 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
