 |
SPNY 43: Hoya - Windfather PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Perci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
218 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
|
186 cm
35
215 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonny Perci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perci displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
Slyker wants to clinch up but Perci keeps it at a distance.
Slyker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slyker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perci.
Slyker drives through and clinches with Perci against the cage.
Perci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker is looking for a takedown.
Perci wants to get back to striking at distance but Slyker won't allow it.
Perci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perci wants to get back to striking at distance but Slyker won't allow it.
Slyker has Perci pressed against the cage, preventing Perci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perci wants to break free but Slyker has control.
Perci tries to circle away but Slyker has him pinned against the cage.
Perci prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonny Perci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Perci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perci tries to break free but Slyker pushes him back against the cage.
Perci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perci tries to break free but Slyker pushes him back against the cage.
Slyker has picked Perci up - he's going for a ride! Slyker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perci is trying to get back to full guard.
Perci is trying to stand.
Slyker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slyker uses his free foot to push down on Perci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perci.
Slyker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Perci can't escape the position.
BOOM! Slyker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Perci is rocked!
It looks like Jonny Perci has been cut.
Slyker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slyker postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Perci is out cold - huge knockout for Slyker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Slyker!
A very excited looking Cain Slyker 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Optiplex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dell Optiplex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
34
156 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dell Optiplex!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangura Bangura tries to score with a low kick but Optiplex moves his leg out of the way.
Bangura Bangura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangura Bangura.
Optiplex throws a sloppy head kick and Bangura Bangura moves out of range easily.
Optiplex tries to keep at a distance but Bangura Bangura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bangura Bangura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bangura Bangura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bangura Bangura rushes Optiplex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangura Bangura wants to get back to striking at distance but Optiplex won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Optiplex tries to land a knee to the head but Bangura Bangura blocks with his arms.
Optiplex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bangura Bangura has Optiplex pressed against the cage, preventing Optiplex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bangura Bangura pushes Optiplex back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Optiplex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Optiplex throws a head punch that misses.
Bangura Bangura breaks from the clinch.
Optiplex wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Optiplex.
Bangura Bangura lands the left hand.
Bangura Bangura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bangura Bangura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Optiplex thinking.
Bangura Bangura closes the distance and clinches.
Bangura Bangura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bangura Bangura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bangura Bangura is trying to break the clinch but Optiplex has him pressed against the cage.
Optiplex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bangura Bangura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bangura Bangura misses with a body shot.
Optiplex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bangura Bangura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Optiplex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bangura Bangura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Optiplex moves away from the strike by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Optiplex blocks the body kick.
Bangura Bangura moves into the clinch.
Bangura Bangura lands a left hand.
Bangura Bangura breaks the clinch.
Bangura Bangura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Optiplex shoots in for a double leg but Bangura Bangura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bangura Bangura throws a leg kick
and Optiplex counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahai Bangura Bangura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bangura Bangura has closed the distance and engaged Optiplex in a clinch.
Bangura Bangura can't break the clinch.
Bangura Bangura stalling against the cage.
Optiplex keeps control of Bangura Bangura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Optiplex is looking to control Bangura Bangura's arms but Bangura Bangura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Optiplex has his back to the cage.
Bangura Bangura blocks an elbow strike from Optiplex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Optiplex misses with a knee strike.
Bangura Bangura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Optiplex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura swings widly with a right hand
and Optiplex counters with a three punch combo that has Bangura Bangura backing up. Bangura Bangura nods at Optiplex to acknowledge the strikes.
Bangura Bangura throws a jab but it's blocked by Optiplex.
Optiplex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangura Bangura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Optiplex moves away.
Optiplex throws a sloppy head kick and Bangura Bangura moves out of range easily.
Bangura Bangura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bangura Bangura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bangura Bangura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Optiplex's head backwards.
Bangura Bangura loads up on a big right hand but Optiplex slips the punch.
Bangura Bangura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Optiplex is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Optiplex misses with a head kick.
Optiplex is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangura Bangura finish him?
A jab lands there for Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Optiplex flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Optiplex is out cold! Bangura Bangura holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahai Bangura Bangura!
Our winner, Lahai Bangura Bangura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icarus Ritter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Icarus Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter connects with a crisp jab.
Ritter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Ritter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Ritter in his half guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ritter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ritter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ritter seems to be looking for submissions.
Ritter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ritter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ritter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ritter prevents Silva from improving his position.
Ritter is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Ritter working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ritter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ritter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ritter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritter has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ritter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Silva keeping full guard, as Ritter tries to pass.
Silva has an active guard here but Ritter has managed to pass into half guard.
Ritter seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Ritter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ritter prevents Silva from improving his position.
Ritter tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ritter uses it to pass to side control.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ritter missing with punches from the bottom.
Ritter is trying to get back to full guard.
Ritter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter trying to control from the bottom.
Ritter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Ritter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ritter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Ritter let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silva turns into Ritter and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Ritter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva tries for a takedown but Ritter circles away easily
and Ritter moves into the clinch.
Ritter breaks the clinch.
Ritter clinches.
Ritter tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ritter manages to break the clinch.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Ritter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ritter is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Ritter breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Ritter.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritter counters with a head kick that drops Silva to the mat! Silva scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ritter counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritter breaks the clinch.
Ritter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ritter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Ritter keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ritter and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ritter can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Icarus Ritter!
A very excited looking Icarus Ritter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaak Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 222 cm
31
300 lbs
20 - 2 - 0 |
|
201 cm
25
511 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
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
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Gionathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaak Egorov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Egorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egorov misses with a hook. Gionathan ducked under it nicely.
Egorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gionathan defends it nicely.
Egorov fails with the takedown.
Lorenzo Gionathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaak Egorov.
Egorov dives in and scores a takedown into Gionathan's guard.
Egorov wants to control from the top but Gionathan keeps moving.
Egorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gionathan is keeping the position for now.
Egorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Egorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gionathan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gionathan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Egorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Egorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gionathan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egorov throwing strikes from guard but Gionathan blocks nicely.
Egorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egorov won't allow Gionathan to sweep him here.
Egorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gionathan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gionathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gionathan pulls Egorov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lorenzo Gionathan just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Egorov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gionathan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gionathan lunges at Egorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egorov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egorov walks into a stiff left hand from Gionathan.
Egorov looks winded!
Egorov closes the distance and clinches up with Gionathan, looking for a takedown. Egorov pushes Gionathan against the cage but Gionathan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gionathan fails with the takedown
and Gionathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gionathan lands with a hook. Egorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egorov is rocked!
Gionathan scores with a jab to the body.
Egorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gionathan finish him?
Gionathan drops Egorov with a naaaaasty hook - Egorov is in real trouble here! Gionathan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Gionathan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Tuttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuttle has chosen RAWR as his entrance music. Salvatore Gattuso had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Salvatore Gattuso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
30
169 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
|
179 cm
26
158 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Archibald Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuttle tries to move into range but Gattuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gattuso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tuttle gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso wants to advance to full mount but Tuttle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gattuso being controlled here momentarily.
Gattuso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuttle's head.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuttle is retaining full guard.
Tuttle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gattuso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gattuso wants to pass the guard but Tuttle is keeping the position.
Gattuso preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle wants to get back to his feet but Gattuso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tuttle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Archibald Tuttle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tuttle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuttle tries a low kick but Gattuso avoids it.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuttle.
Gattuso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tuttle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gattuso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gattuso lands a jab to the head.
Tuttle pushes Gattuso away with a front kick.
Tuttle slips a jab and a cross from Gattuso.
Gattuso lands with a kick to the temple. Tuttle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuttle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuttle thows a body shot but no joy.
Gattuso scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Tuttle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gattuso defends it nicely.
Gattuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuttle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuttle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gattuso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gattuso catches Tuttle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tuttle throws a leg kick that is checked
so Gattuso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuttle is pulling down on Gattuso's head to control his posture.
Gattuso postures up.
Tuttle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gattuso prevents Tuttle from getting back to his feet.
Archibald Tuttle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gattuso lands with a hook. Tuttle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Tuttle with that takedown attempt.
Tuttle tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuttle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tuttle lands with an overhand left.
Gattuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuttle.
Gattuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuttle decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuttle controls Gattuso momentarily but Gattuso frees himself.
Tuttle has his feet on Gattuso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tuttle scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gattuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuttle throws a shot from downtown. Gattuso moves away and avoids it.
Tuttle tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso throws a jab when Tuttle was well out of range.
Gattuso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gattuso wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archibald Tuttle.
Tuttle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tuttle is trying to push Gattuso away but Gattuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Salvatore Gattuso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tuttle is looking to clinch but Gattuso is avoiding it.
Gattuso darts in and clinches Tuttle up against the cage.
Gattuso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tuttle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuttle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gattuso defends it nicely.
Tuttle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by Gattuso - just one landing.
Gattuso throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Tuttle or perhaps it was just good defense by Gattuso which made him look bad.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archibald Tuttle.
Tuttle moves out of range of the strikes.
Gattuso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gattuso wants it to stay on the feet.
Gattuso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuttle's half guard.
Gattuso is keen to just control but Tuttle is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso trying to control from Tuttle's half guard. Tuttle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Salvatore Gattuso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gattuso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuttle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuttle trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuttle is on top in guard.
Tuttle is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle wants to stand and escape but instead Gattuso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tuttle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuttle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gattuso is one step ahead there.
Tuttle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuttle keeping full guard, as Gattuso tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gattuso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuttle looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Archibald Tuttle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gattuso looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuttle is just out of range.
Gattuso throws a body kick that misses.
Tuttle throws a series of strikes that have Gattuso backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Tuttle.
Gattuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuttle counters with a leg kick.
Tuttle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gattuso wants to clinch up but Tuttle keeps it at a distance.
Gattuso gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuttle connects with a knee to the head.
Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but Tuttle blocks with his arms.
Tuttle jumps guard but Gattuso stands there with Tuttle around his waist. Tuttle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuttle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gattuso's face.
Gattuso is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gattuso lands a nice uppercut.
Gattuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gattuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso is looking to control Tuttle's arms but Tuttle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gattuso has his back to the cage.
Gattuso misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gattuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle pulls guard successfully.
Tuttle pulls Gattuso in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso throwing strikes but missing.
Tuttle wants to control but Gattuso passes easily into half guard.
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 Salvatore Gattuso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuttle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gattuso tries to clinch but Tuttle moves out of range.
Good shot there by Gattuso.
Tuttle jabs Gattuso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuttle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Gattuso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuttle.
Gattuso misses with a body kick.
Tuttle tries to clinch up
and Gattuso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuttle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gattuso scores with a jab to the body.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gattuso throws a push kick but Tuttle slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuttle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuttle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle moves in looking to clinch but Gattuso pushes him off.
Gattuso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuttle counters with a low kick, right behind Gattuso 's knee.
Tuttle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gattuso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gattuso loads up on a big right hand but Tuttle slips the punch.
Gattuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuttle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuttle.
Tuttle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gattuso.
Tuttle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gattuso rather than just go for the knockout.
Gattuso moves in looking to clinch but Tuttle pushes him off.
Gattuso with a hook.
Archibald Tuttle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuttle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuttle throws a head kick but Gattuso moves out of range.
Tuttle is looking to chop away at Gattuso's legs.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gattuso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tuttle tries to lock up and control but Gattuso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuttle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Gattuso looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle is squirming around, avoiding Gattuso's attempts to control the action.
Tuttle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tuttle is trying to stand up here but Gattuso is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Salvatore Gattuso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Gattuso. Those never looked like landing.
Tuttle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gattuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuttle tries for a takedown but Gattuso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archibald Tuttle.
Tuttle misses with a body shot
letting Gattuso counter with a right hand.
Tuttle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuttle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tuttle. Those never looked like landing.
Gattuso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tuttle was covering up waiting for the punch and Gattuso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tuttle working a defensive guard here.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuttle is retaining full guard.
Gattuso content to stall in guard here.
Tuttle seems keen to control Gattuso's posture.
Archibald Tuttle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Salvatore Gattuso.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gattuso, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Gattuso!
Salvatore Gattuso took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trendy. White has chosen General Public - Tenderness as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
28
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
184 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal White!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Chandler 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.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White seems keen to control Chandler's posture.
Chandler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Chandler is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working for submissions but it's allowed White to get to half guard.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamal White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Chandler misses.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suneet Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suneet Chandler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
White wants to clinch.
Chandler throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Suneet Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White jabs Chandler right on the nose. Chandler blinks but takes it well.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
White wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Chandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler scores with a kick to the body.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
White darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a knee to the head.
White misses with a knee to the head.
White connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chandler.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Chandler blocks with his arms.
White scores with a knee to the head.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White blocks an elbow strike from Chandler.
Knees to the body from White.
White with a knee to the head.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White is breathing heavily.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chandler has his back to the cage.
White lands a knee to the head.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chandler blocks it with crossed arms.
White misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suneet Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from White.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chandler throws a leg kick but White checks it.
White moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but White still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, White has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler trying to control the pace.
White trying to control here.
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suneet Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suneet Chandler!
A relieved looking Suneet Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
27
138 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
|
159 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McGully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meogy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meogy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from McGully finds it's way through Meogy's defenses.
Meogy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGully was covering up waiting for the punch and Meogy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meogy trying to control but McGully is working from the bottom.
McGully will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but McGully is retaining full guard.
McGully really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meogy advances to half guard.
McGully looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meogy trying to control the action but McGully is working from the bottom.
McGully is defending against the submission attempts here by Meogy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGully wants to get back to his feet.
Meogy drops an elbow to the side of McGully's head.
Meogy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGully kicks off Meogy and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGully leaves Meogy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jason McGully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy.
McGully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGully lands with a good body shot.
Meogy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGully.
McGully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGully jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jason McGully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGully.
Meogy throws a wild body kick that McGully sees coming a mile off.
McGully closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meogy's guard.
McGully decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meogy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGully tries to avoid it but Meogy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGully to the ground. McGully escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meogy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meogy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGully rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meogy's guard! Nice work there by McGully!
Meogy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGully is one step ahead there.
McGully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meogy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGully slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGully is looking to take a break and control but Meogy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meogy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGully is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meogy defends it well.
Meogy is defending against the submission attempts here by McGully.
McGully passes into side control, despite Meogy's attempt to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGully tries for a kimura but Meogy is defending well.
Meogy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Jason McGully will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGully throws a right and a left that Meogy avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meogy is defended easily by McGully.
Horrible takedown by Meogy or perhaps it was just good defense by McGully which made him look bad.
McGully drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jason McGully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGully working away.
McGully working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGully working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy is not content to let McGully control the position.
Meogy tries to buck McGully off but McGully is having none of it.
Meogy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGully wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meogy, who protects the arm well.
Meogy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGully is looking for a kimura but Meogy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGully to get the leverage.
Meogy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGully is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back.
Meogy tries to get to full guard but McGully has control of the leg.
McGully tries to pass to full mount but Meogy defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meogy is pressing down on McGully's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGully gets to his feet - Meogy follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGully throws a right and a left that Meogy avoids nicely.
McGully shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Meogy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGully has control of Meogy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meogy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Meogy regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is trying to get back to full guard.
Meogy is looking to control McGully's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meogy avoid being mounted?
McGully seems to be working for a kimura but Meogy defends the submission attempt.
Meogy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGully pulls his head out easily.
McGully tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meogy controls his leg.
Meogy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meogy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGully gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGully is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meogy is on top in guard.
McGully has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Meogy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Meogy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGully tries to work over Meogy's front leg with a kick but Meogy checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meogy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Meogy is pushing down on McGully's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGully is fighting to maintain full guard but Meogy has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Jason McGully will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Meogy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meogy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGully connects with a jab.
Meogy has a takedown stuffed.
McGully cracks Meogy with a good jab.
McGully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGully shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meogy is trying to defend but McGully finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meogy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGully's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGully's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy is controlling the position but McGully somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Meogy wants to take a breather but McGully is having none of it.
Meogy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGully to regain full guard.
Meogy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meogy trying to control but McGully is working from the bottom.
McGully can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meogy controls the pace.
McGully is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meogy is controlling him.
Mr Meogy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy trying to control the position from guard on top but McGully is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but McGully is keeping the position.
Meogy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGully tries to escape but Meogy is in control.
Meogy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGully wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGully is trying to escape the position but Meogy is controlling the position.
Meogy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGully is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meogy swings around for an armbar but McGully sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Meogy's guard.
McGully wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
Meogy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGully manages to get himself to full guard.
Meogy throws a big right hand that misses.
McGully had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meogy defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy passes McGully's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but McGully is defending well.
Meogy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jason McGully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGully looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Meogy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGully has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason McGully!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason McGully 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotch has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Frank Gotch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
219 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
30
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo clinches up with Gotch and pushes him back against the cage.
Gotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gotch is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Ballardo.
Gotch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballardo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vassago Ballardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gotch.
Gotch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ballardo after a bit of a struggle.
Ballardo lands an uppercut.
Gotch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ballardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gotch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballardo can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Ballardo.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballardo lands a big head kick that sends Gotch tumbling to the mat! Ballardo takes a step backwards and waves Gotch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gotch is rocked!
It looks like Frank Gotch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ballardo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gotch is still in real trouble! Can Ballardo finish him?
Gotch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gotch seems to have recovered his senses.
Ballardo controlling the position.
Gotch throws a big right hand that misses.
Ballardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotch throws an elbow that misses. Ballardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotch's guard. Nice move by Ballardo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo is stalling in the full guard.
Gotch wants to improve his position but instead Ballardo has moved into half guard.
Ballardo trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Still in half guard, Ballardo seems content to control.
Gotch has a hand on Ballardo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ballardo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch has given up his back.
Ballardo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ballardo avoiding Gotch 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gotch tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo has good solid back control here.
Ballardo controlling well, preventing Gotch from escaping the position.
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ballardo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gotch.
Ballardo is trying to stick to Gotch's back but Gotch is turning into Ballardo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ballardo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballardo is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vassago Ballardo.
Gotch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ballardo!
Ballardo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gotch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gotch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ballardo because Gotch loaded up on that one.
Gotch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gotch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vassago Ballardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Gotch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ballardo leaves Gotch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotch.
Ballardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gotch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ballardo connects with a leg kick. Gotch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ballardo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gotch's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballardo instigates a clinch.
Ballardo lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballardo.
Gotch has Ballardo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballardo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ballardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vassago Ballardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gotch.
Good body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballardo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gotch up against the cage.
Gotch is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballardo has double underhooks.
Gotch wants a takedown.
Gotch has clasped his hands together around Ballardo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gotch is breathing heavily.
Gotch working the strikes but Ballardo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotch.
Ballardo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ballardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
Gotch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gotch throws a big elbow that misses.
Ballardo keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballardo has Gotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Gotch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ballardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ballardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotch.
Gotch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotch.
Ballardo has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position.
Ballardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotch.
Gotch looking to sit in guard and control but Ballardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gotch is looking to sweep but instead, Ballardo has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gotch tries to roll over but Ballardo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Ballardo preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballardo content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vassago Ballardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Gotch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballardo.
Ballardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Ballardo has him pressed against the cage.
Ballardo gets underhooks to prevent Gotch's takedown attempt.
Ballardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gotch wants a takedown but no success here.
Vassago Ballardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gotch.
Good body shot from Ballardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Ballardo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
Good body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballardo gets through Gotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gotch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballardo scores with a hook to the body.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike.
Ballardo gets underhooks to prevent Gotch's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a body punch.
Ballardo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballardo is leaning against Gotch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballardo just leaning against Gotch, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Ballardo as the two fighters clinch.
Ballardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballardo is pushing Gotch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ballardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gotch up against the cage.
Ballardo scores with a shot to the side of Gotch's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballardo.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Ballardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gotch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ballardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo instigates a clinch.
Ballardo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gotch up against the cage.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ballardo as the two fighters clinch.
Ballardo lands with a light punch inside.
Ballardo pushes Gotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vassago Ballardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gotch is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Ballardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ballardo.
Gotch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ballardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotch.
Ballardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotch.
Ballardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
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!
Ballardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotch.
Ballardo gets through Gotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballardo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ballardo tries to stall but Gotch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballardo is working Gotch over against the cage.
Ballardo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Ballardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballardo lands an uppercut.
Gotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Ballardo.
Good body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a body punch.
Vassago Ballardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Ballardo - that landed with a thud.
Gotch wants a takedown but no success here.
Ballardo slowing the pace effectively.
Ballardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ballardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
Frank Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotch can do to turn this around?
Ballardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vassago Ballardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballardo, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vassago Ballardo!
Our winner, Vassago Ballardo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
190 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
|
183 cm
29
196 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nasir Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Almanez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Almanez tries to bum rush Drogo with a series of wild strikes but Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Drogo misses.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drogo.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo tries to clinch but Almanez moves out of range.
Drogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Almanez cracks Drogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drogo wants to clinch up but Almanez keeps it at a distance.
Almanez misses with a lunging right hand
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.
Almanez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drogo in his tracks.
Almanez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drogo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Almanez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drogo to the ground. Almanez is now in Drogo's guard.
Almanez looking to pass the guard.
Almanez stays in close to Drogo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogo is keeping the position for now.
Almanez trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Drogo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almanez is controlling him.
Almanez trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jd Almanez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Drogo blocks the low kick.
Drogo throws a poor cross that misses
and Almanez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almanez wants to slow Drogo down by chopping away at his legs.
Drogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez thuds his right hand into Drogo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Almanez trying to control but Drogo is having none of it.
Almanez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Drogo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Drogo!
Almanez looking for a sweep. Not yet Almanez, not yet.
Drogo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Almanez is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo trying to control but Almanez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is looking for a triangle but Drogo pushes his legs off easily.
Almanez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almanez working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almanez pulls Drogo in close to his closed guard and prevents Drogo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Almanez is trying to keep Drogo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogo.
Almanez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drogo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Almanez's hands.
Drogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Almanez.
A jab lands there for Almanez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drogo misses with a looping left.
Almanez scores with a jab to the head.
Drogo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogo misses with a lunging right hand
and Almanez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jd Almanez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drogo throws a jab when Almanez was well out of range.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drogo.
Drogo loads up on a big right hand but Almanez slips the punch.
Almanez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drogo tried to score with a low kick but Almanez checks it.
Drogo throws a shot from downtown. Almanez moves away and avoids it.
Almanez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almanez lands a glancing blow to the side of Drogo's head.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Almanez.
Drogo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almanez.
Almanez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drogo throws out a leg kick but Almanez moves out of range and Drogo only half commits.
The fighters circling - Almanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almanez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almanez.
Almanez throws a series of punches but Drogo avoids them all with ease.
Almanez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almanez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almanez throws the left hand but Drogo avoids the punch easily.
Almanez misses the shot to the body.
Almanez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drogo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Almanez backs up against the cage.
Drogo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almanez shoots in for a double leg but Drogo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drogo lands a really nice looking cross but Almanez seems unphased.
Jd Almanez is winning the standup battle so far.
Almanez throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
Drogo looks to land a left hand but Almanez moved out of range nicely.
Drogo misses with a right hand
and Almanez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almanez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drogo.
Drogo is looking to slow Almanez down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez with a nice cross.
Almanez slips a straight right by Drogo.
Almanez tried to score with a low kick but Drogo checks it.
Drogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Almanez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Almanez lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Almanez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almanez looks to land a right hand but Drogo moved out of range.
Almanez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasir Drogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almanez slips a jab and a cross from Drogo.
A jab from Drogo misses.
Drogo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almanez at a distance.
Drogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almanez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drogo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Almanez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almanez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drogo looks to land a body kick but Almanez moved away.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Almanez off balance momentarily.
Almanez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almanez scores with a head kick. Drogo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almanez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drogo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drogo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almanez misses with a straight left.
Almanez throws the kick towards the body but Drogo avoids it.
Almanez throws a big shot that misses.
Drogo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Almanez throws out a loose jab but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almanez catches Drogo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tests Drogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drogo scores with a push kick.
Drogo blocks a jab.
Drogo throws a shot from downtown. Almanez moves away and avoids it.
Drogo slips a straight right by Almanez.
Almanez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almanez looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Almanez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drogo in his tracks.
Almanez misses the shot to the body.
Almanez misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Almanez blocks the leg kick.
Drogo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nasir Drogo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Almanez.
Almanez lands a nice shot to the body.
Almanez missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo tries to clinch there but Almanez circles away.
Almanez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Almanez throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogo.
Almanez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almanez is defended easily by Drogo.
Almanez misses the jab.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Almanez.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Almanez blocks a body shot from Drogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Drogo.
Almanez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almanez wants to break free but Drogo has control.
Drogo lands a body shot.
Come on Drogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drogo trying to stall but Almanez improves his position.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Almanez's ribcage.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almanez avoids it.
A short right from Drogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez stalling in the clinch but Drogo improves position.
Almanez tries to break free but Drogo pushes him back against the cage.
Almanez tries to break the clinch but Drogo is controlling the position.
Almanez can't break the clinch.
Drogo lands an elbow that stopped Almanez in his tracks for a moment.
Almanez takes an elbow to the temple.
Almanez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drogo has him pressed against the cage.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo is stalling here.
Almanez managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Almanez is defending well for now.
Drogo prevents Almanez from breaking the clinch.
Almanez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almanez's elbow.
Almanez tries to break the clinch but Drogo is controlling the position.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almanez avoids it.
Almanez avoids the elbow strike from Drogo, against the cage.
Drogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drogo connects with a knee to the head.
Drogo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez dodges an elbow strike from Drogo.
Almanez is trying to break the clinch but Drogo has him pressed against the cage.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almanez avoids it.
Drogo is looking to control Almanez's arms but Almanez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drogo has his back to the cage.
Nasir Drogo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Almanez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Drogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drogo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nasir Drogo!
During a confident post fight interview, Nasir Drogo 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger De La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Hoya comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Clique ft. Big Sean & Jay-Z. Windfather has chosen All The Above as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
23
285 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
33
244 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger De La Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krayzor Windfather!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Hoya's corner calls for a 1-2. De La Hoya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Windfather.
Windfather throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De La Hoya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Windfather tries for a kimura but De La Hoya is defending well.
De La Hoya taking a bit of punishment here - Windfather scoring with strikes.
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!
Windfather is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De La Hoya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Windfather in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Windfather sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De La Hoya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De La Hoya sneaks back into half guard.
Windfather is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Windfather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Windfather working De La Hoya over with strikes.
Windfather is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windfather is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De La Hoya is just riding it out for now. Windfather eventually gives up the hold.
Windfather thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De La Hoya moves into full guard.
De La Hoya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Windfather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Windfather throws a strike but De La Hoya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Windfather has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De La Hoya is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Windfather.
Windfather sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windfather trying to control but De La Hoya postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windfather tries to get to full guard but De La Hoya has control of the leg.
De La Hoya stalling.
Windfather has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Windfather wants to get back to full guard but De La Hoya has mounted him!
Windfather defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De La Hoya.
De La Hoya landing strikes from the mount and Windfather is in trouble!
De La Hoya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Windfather actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windfather wants to get back to full guard.
Windfather is pressing down on De La Hoya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De La Hoya tries to stand but Windfather is controlling from the bottom.
De La Hoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De La Hoya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Windfather wants to hit a switch here but De La Hoya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Windfather there!
Windfather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krayzor Windfather dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Windfather thuds his right hand into De La Hoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De La Hoya connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Windfather.
It looks like Roger De La Hoya has been cut.
De La Hoya connects with a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Windfather. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Windfather avoids the body shot from De La Hoya.
Windfather bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De La Hoya's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De La Hoya, right into the meat.
Windfather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Windfather shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De La Hoya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by De La Hoya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Windfather moves out of range as De La Hoya throws a body kick.
Windfather swings for the body but De La Hoya moves out of range.
Windfather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Hoya darts in and clinches Windfather up against the cage.
De La Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Windfather is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Hoya looking to throw knees to the head but Windfather is blocking nicely.
Windfather avoiding damage as De La Hoya throws knees to the body.
De La Hoya stops a takedown attempt from Windfather.
Windfather takes a knee right on the jaw!
Windfather can't get the takedown.
Roger De La Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krayzor Windfather.
De La Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Windfather is breathing heavily.
Windfather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De La Hoya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Windfather avoids a wild elbow strike from De La Hoya.
De La Hoya throws a knee to the head but misses.
De La Hoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Windfather.
De La Hoya misses with a knee to the head.
De La Hoya connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Krayzor Windfather has been cut.
De La Hoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De La Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Windfather blocks with his arms.
De La Hoya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Windfather turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windfather scores with punches from side control.
Windfather throws a strike aimed at the side of De La Hoya's head but De La Hoya avoids it well.
De La Hoya is trying to get back to half guard.
Windfather misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Hoya is looking for a sweep.
Windfather tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Windfather is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De La Hoya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Windfather is trying to get an arm triangle but De La Hoya is defending well.
Windfather looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De La Hoya is avoiding damage well.
Windfather working the ground and pound but De La Hoya is defending the strikes.
Windfather tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather in side control, throwing shots but De La Hoya defends.
Windfather misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Windfather works to advance to full mount. De La Hoya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Windfather looking to finish De La Hoya with some ground and pound. This is bad for De La Hoya!
Krayzor Windfather has got the better of the ground game so far.
Windfather misses with a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windfather swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De La Hoya is now in Windfather's guard. A big mistake from Windfather there, giving up the dominant position!
De La Hoya is pushing down on Windfather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Windfather is fighting to maintain full guard but De La Hoya has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Windfather is trying to get back to full guard.
Windfather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krayzor Windfather will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De La Hoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roger De La Hoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Windfather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for De La Hoya.
Windfather swings away with a body shot that misses
and De La Hoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De La Hoya moves away from the strike by Windfather.
Windfather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Hoya cracks Windfather with a good jab.
De La Hoya scores with the left hand. Windfather knows he should have avoided that one.
De La Hoya misses with a straight right.
Windfather throws a combination that misses
and De La Hoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from De La Hoya.
De La Hoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Hoya throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Windfather.
Windfather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Windfather loads up on a big right hand but De La Hoya slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from De La Hoya.
De La Hoya misses with a leg kick.
Windfather misses with a straight right.
De La Hoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Windfather.
Windfather closes the distance and pushes De La Hoya back into the cage.
De La Hoya lands a good knee to the midsection. Windfather won't want to take too many of those.
De La Hoya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Windfather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roger De La Hoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather misses the jab.
De La Hoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Windfather tries for a takedown but De La Hoya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Windfather takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windfather takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roger De La Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
De La Hoya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De La Hoya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krayzor Windfather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Windfather with that takedown attempt.
Roger De La Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krayzor Windfather.
De La Hoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
De La Hoya lands with a cross.
De La Hoya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De La Hoya. Windfather shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Hoya has closed the distance and engaged Windfather in a clinch.
Windfather takes an elbow to the forehead.
De La Hoya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De La Hoya misses with an elbow over the top.
De La Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
De La Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Hoya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Windfather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Windfather blocks the elbow strike.
Windfather managing to block the knees to the body from De La Hoya.
Windfather is looking for a takedown.
De La Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Windfather avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Windfather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Windfather working hard to break the clinch.
De La Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Windfather is defending well for now.
De La Hoya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De La Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Windfather blocks with his arms.
De La Hoya tries a knee to the head but Windfather blocks it.
De La Hoya scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Hoya tries a knee to the head but Windfather blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Windfather.
De La Hoya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krayzor Windfather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De La Hoya missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger De La Hoya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Windfather 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
