 |
BMFL 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zef Tanghe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
250 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
|
190 cm
30
223 lbs
12 - 3 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrious Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham gets caught flat footed, as Tanghe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanghe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanghe wants to pass the guard but Bingham is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanghe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanghe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tanghe preventing the sweep.
Tanghe throwing strikes from guard but Bingham blocks nicely.
Bingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Tanghe.
Bingham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanghe is just out of range.
Tanghe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bingham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanghe avoids the body shot from Bingham.
Tanghe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zef Tanghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bingham slips a jab from Tanghe.
Bingham throws a hook to the side of Tanghe's head but Tanghe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bingham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanghe misses with a wild combination.
Bingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanghe misses with the combination.
Tanghe throws a sloppy head kick and Bingham moves out of range easily.
Tanghe delivers a nice body kick.
Tanghe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bingham circles away.
Tanghe misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Bingham with that takedown attempt.
Bingham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanghe lands a jab to Bingham's midsection.
Bingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bingham just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanghe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bingham eats them both and turns towards Tanghe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanghe.
Tanghe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bingham thows a body shot but no joy.
Bingham connects with a looping right hand.
Bingham swings widly with a right hand
and Tanghe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bingham thinking.
Tanghe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanghe lands with a nice body punch.
Bingham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bingham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanghe throws a body punch but Bingham moves out of range.
Tanghe throws a series of punches but Bingham avoids them all with ease.
Tanghe lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bingham gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bingham working away.
Bingham wants to control but Tanghe is keeping him busy.
Tanghe struggling a bit here.
Tanghe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bingham off and has taken his back!
Tanghe avoiding Bingham 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanghe is hanging on to Bingham's back as he tries to escape.
Tanghe is persistently looking for the submission but Bingham is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that round.
That's time! Bingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanghe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bingham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bingham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanghe manages to avoid it.
Tanghe misses with a body shot.
Tanghe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanghe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanghe defending well as Bingham loads up on a big left hand.
Tanghe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bingham.
Zef Tanghe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bingham shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanghe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bingham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanghe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanghe stuffs the takedown.
Tanghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bingham.
Bingham digs a good hook to Tanghe's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanghe lands the left hand.
Bingham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanghe quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe is trying to maintain the position but Bingham is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanghe controlling the position well.
Tanghe manages to get to full guard.
Bingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bingham wants to pass the guard but Tanghe is keeping the position.
Tanghe seems keen to control Bingham's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bingham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanghe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bingham trying to control but Tanghe is working from the bottom.
Tanghe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bingham!
Zef Tanghe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bingham tries to reverse the position but Tanghe maintains control.
Bingham is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bingham is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanghe has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanghe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bingham is looking to escape.
Tanghe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bingham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bingham tries to lock up and control but Tanghe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe wants to control the pace but Bingham is squirming around nicely.
Tanghe breaks from Bingham's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Tanghe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bingham looks a forlorn figure.
Tanghe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bingham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tanghe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tanghe's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanghe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanghe throws a nice looking combination but Bingham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bingham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanghe.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanghe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanghe closes the distance and clinches up with Bingham, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes Bingham against the cage but Bingham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanghe connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanghe misses with a body kick.
Tanghe moves away from the strike by Bingham.
Tanghe misses with a body shot.
Bingham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanghe is trying to defend but Bingham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tanghe trying to hold on to Bingham's head to control him but Bingham postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham stalling.
Bingham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanghe trying to hold on to Bingham's head to control him but Bingham postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bingham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bingham is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tanghe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tanghe trying to control the position.
Tanghe looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanghe, not yet.
Tanghe looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanghe's head.
Bingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanghe's head.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanghe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bingham is one step ahead there.
Tanghe looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Bingham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tanghe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanghe pulls Bingham in to control the position.
Tanghe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bingham's guard.
Bingham has his hands on Tanghe's head, controlling the position.
Bingham trying to keep a closed guard but Tanghe is proving a slippery customer.
Demetrious Bingham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bingham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Demetrious Bingham.
Well Tanghe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zef Tanghe!
Zef Tanghe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virote comes to the cage accompanied by Victory. Zedong has chosen March Of The Volunteers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mao Zedong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
30
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
193 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zedong.
Zedong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zedong.
Virote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zedong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zedong connects with an inside leg kick.
Zedong jabs at Virote's body.
Zedong scores with a shot to the body.
Zedong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zedong.
Zedong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virote was well out of range. Poor timing from Zedong.
Zedong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zedong scores with a shot to the side of Virote's head.
Zedong scores with a shoulder strike.
Zedong gets through Virote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Zedong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Virote is trying to stall.
Virote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zedong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virote trying to stall but Zedong improves his position.
Zedong with a knee to the head.
Virote is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zedong is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virote stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zedong obliges.
Virote trying to control the position but instead, Zedong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Virote into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klahan Virote.
Virote fails to land with a series of punches.
Zedong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Virote's sensitive parts.
Zedong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zedong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zedong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virote chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zedong can pounce on him.
Zedong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zedong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virote under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zedong, right into the meat.
Zedong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Virote's head.
Zedong clinches up with Virote and pushes him back against the cage.
Zedong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virote is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zedong lands a good knee to the midsection. Virote won't want to take too many of those.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Zedong looking to throw knees to the head but Virote is blocking nicely.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Virote is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zedong.
Oh Virote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zedong looking to throw knees to the head but Virote is blocking nicely.
Virote tries to stall but Zedong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Zedong.
Zedong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virote wants to stall.
Virote can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klahan Virote.
Zedong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virote seems to have got his legs back now.
Zedong cracks a nice hook into Virote's ribs.
Zedong lands the left hand.
Zedong connects with a single shot there.
Zedong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zedong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zedong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zedong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong 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.
Zedong scores with a nice head shot.
Virote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zedong thumps Virote with a low kick.
Zedong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Virote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zedong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Virote has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zedong has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zedong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Zedong.
Zedong lands with a short shot to the head.
Zedong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zedong lands a left hand.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zedong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virote trying to stall but Zedong improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zedong.
Zedong working Virote over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zedong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zedong scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Virote is looking to control Zedong's arms but Zedong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virote has his back to the cage.
Mao Zedong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zedong has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Virote - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zedong, and another! Virote is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mao Zedong!
After the fight, Mao Zedong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale has chosen Gravity kills - Guilty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
190 cm
28
223 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gale moves out of range of the body kick.
Gale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Elliott.
Elliott throws a hook to the side of Gale's head but Gale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elliott looks to throw the jab but Gale is out of range.
Elliott throws a lazy head kick
and Gale counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Elliott misses.
Elliott misses with a left hand
and Gale counters with a nice leg kick.
Elliott clobbers Gale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gale scores with a kick to the body.
Gale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Elliott is breathing heavily.
Elliott throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Gale.
Elliott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gale.
Gale is looking to slow Elliott down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Elliott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gale - the referee stops the clock and Elliott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gale. Elliott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gale scores with a kick to the body.
Gale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gale scores with a kick to the body.
Elliott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gale can pounce on him.
Gale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elliott's sensitive parts.
Gale instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gale has Elliott pushed against the cage.
Gale cracks Elliott with a nice body shot.
Gale scores with a shoulder strike.
Gale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Gale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Elliott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Elliott tries to break free but Gale pushes him back against the cage.
Gale scores with a shot to the side of Elliott's head.
A short right from Gale.
Gale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gale.
Gale scores with a hook to the body.
Gale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elliott or not.
Gale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Gale scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Derrick Elliott has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Gale.
Gale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Elliott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elliott.
Gale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elliott is rocked!
Gale creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Elliott with a big uppercut! Elliott tries to clinch up but Gale pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Elliott to the mat! Elliott covers up and Gale unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Codi Gale!
After the big win, Codi Gale made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CLOSED] Nothing For Sale! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Night Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Night Man. Fuujin has chosen Soilwork - Rejection Role as his entrance music. Night Man had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
33
157 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
|
178 cm
32
160 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinichi Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuujin to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
A combination from Fuujin does no damage.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man scores with a head kick. Fuujin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuujin checks the leg kick.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuujin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man throws a wild body kick that Fuujin sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Fuujin lands a jab to the nose.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuujin circles away.
Fuujin throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Fuujin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Fuujin avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Night Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man wants to clinch.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Fuujin moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Fuujin scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuujin feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Fuujin.
Fuujin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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 Night Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Fuujin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuujin throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuujin throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Fuujin misses with some punches.
Fuujin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Fuujin.
Fuujin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Fuujin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Man tries to clinch up but Fuujin circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Fuujin cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man throws a wild body kick that Fuujin sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuujin throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Fuujin misses its intended target.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Man.
Fuujin throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a body kick that stops Fuujin in his tracks momentarily.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Fuujin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Fuujin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuujin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuujin swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
Man checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Fuujin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man checks a low kick from Fuujin.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Fuujin jabs at Man's body.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuujin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Fuujin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man with a jab.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Fuujin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Fuujin has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man lands a damaging elbow.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fuujin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Shinichi Fuujin has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuujin tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Fuujin back against the cage.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuujin blocks it with crossed arms.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Fuujin blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuujin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fuujin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Fuujin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuujin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fuujin avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Fuujin avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Fuujin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuujin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuujin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Fuujin is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Fuujin.
Fuujin blocks an elbow strike.
Fuujin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuujin has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Fuujin working hard to break the clinch.
Fuujin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuujin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man working Fuujin over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuujin is struggling to control the position.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fuujin is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fuujin has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man lands an elbow inside that Fuujin shrugs off.
Fuujin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fuujin lands a shoulder strike.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Night Man.
I think Man 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Night Man!
Our winner, Night Man, 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno's entrance music is Preliator. A fine choice. Giordano Bruno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taka Hana's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Taka Hana!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hana avoids the body shot from Bruno.
Hana misses with a looping left.
Bruno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruno cracks a nice hook into Hana's ribs.
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!
Bruno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Taka Hana has been cut.
Bruno feints and then cracks Hana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hana down.
Hana looks winded!
Bruno digs a good hook to Hana's body.
Bruno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruno jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruno lands a big uppercut and Hana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hana looks OK. Bruno waves Hana back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bruno tries to avoid it but Hana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bruno to the ground. Bruno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruno.
Good leg kick by Bruno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruno. That's going to slow Hana down.
Giordano Bruno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruno punishes Hana's body with a nice straight punch.
Giordano Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Taka Hana's cut even more.
Bruno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hana is rocked!
BOOM! Bruno lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hana. Hana tries to recover but Bruno is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hana lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giordano Bruno!
Giordano Bruno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos. Cletus Kasady will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
178 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
29
180 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasady counters with a nice leg kick.
Chaos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos misses with a takedown
and Kasady counters with a leg kick.
Kasady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasady throws a body kick that misses.
Kasady lands a leg kick that knocks Chaos off balance momentarily.
Kasady connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Kasady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kasady does it's job there.
Kasady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaos .
Kasady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasady looks to land a combination. Chaos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good leg kick by Kasady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Kasady defends the submission attempt.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kasady pushes Chaos off looking to stand but Chaos dives back in and keeps control.
Chaos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaos throwing shots but Kasady is blocking nicely.
Kasady wants to get back to his feet.
Kasady trying to control from the bottom.
Kasady is looking to escape.
Kasady tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Chaos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasady is looking to get back to is feet but Chaos passes into side control.
Kasady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kasady is pressing down on Chaos 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaos is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is in trouble now - Kasady has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasady pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos tries to hold on but Kasady pushes him away.
Chaos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kasady is looking to advance position but Chaos won't allow it.
Kasady is thwarting Chaos 's attempts to control the position.
Kasady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chaos is trying to maintain the position but Kasady is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaos looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos looking for submissions off his back.
Chaos gets full guard.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Kasady tries to pass.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Kasady from controlling successfully.
Kasady is posturing up here but Chaos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kasady tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kasady has to tap! Slick submission there by Chaos !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Professor Chaos !
An intense looking Professor Chaos took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'People are going to start paying attention eventually. I am a beast and I'm only going to get better! '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Convict's choice of entrance music: Kill You. The Convict 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!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
29
193 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
|
176 cm
28
183 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convict takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Convict quickly recovers to half guard.
Zaire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zaire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zaire is just content to waste time from the top position. Convict takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Convict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Convict avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convict wants to stand and escape but Zaire is having none of it.
Convict working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaire.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Convict is keeping the position.
Convict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Convict works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Convict manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire is working hard here to advance position.
Zaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Convict's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Convict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Convict keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Convict is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Convict wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaire throws a big right hand that misses.
Convict really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaire. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Convict is keeping the position.
Convict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaire trying to control but Convict is working from the bottom.
Zaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Convict is keeping the position for now.
Convict keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaire thumps Convict with a low kick.
Convict has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Convict doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Convict just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Convict fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Convict defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaire.
Zaire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Convict on his heels. He'll look to pass Convict's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Convict is keeping the position.
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Convict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Convict trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Convict keeping full guard, as Zaire tries to pass.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
Zaire postures up in Convict's guard and throws a big left but Convict blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire wants to pass to mount but Convict is defending the position.
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Zaire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to free his trapped foot but Convict is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Convict defending well though.
Zaire is just content to waste time from the top position. Convict takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zaire trying to control but Convict is working from the bottom.
Zaire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire stands and throws Convict's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaire trying to control the position but Convict is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire scores with punches from side control.
Zaire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Convict taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire landing strikes.
Convict dodges the ground and pound from Zaire.
Zaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Convict works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Convict wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Convict swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Zaire.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
A head kick by Convict misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Convict sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Convict slips under a jab from Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Convict can do to turn this around?
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Convict's shoulder, as Convict tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Convict tries to avoid it but Zaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Convict to the ground. Convict escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Convict moves out of range easily.
Convict swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Convict moved out of range.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Convict.
Convict throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Convict moves out of range easily.
Zaire lands a jab to Convict's midsection.
Convict throws a half hearted mid kick.
Convict throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Convict's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Convict. No joy for Zaire on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Convict shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Convict.
Zaire scores with a head kick.
Convict blocks a jab.
Convict chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Convict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Convict lands with a good body shot.
Convict has managed to clinch.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire is trying to drag Convict to the mat but Convict just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Convict has Zaire pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convict lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Convict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Convict.
Zaire avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Zaire avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Convict misses with a knee strike.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Convict being controlled against the cage.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Convict controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convict leaning against his opponent.
Convict tries a knee to the head but Zaire blocks it.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire tries to work over Convict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaire takes an elbow to the temple.
Convict lands an elbow inside.
Zaire dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Convict - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Convict controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Convict lands an elbow inside that Zaire shrugs off.
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 Abdullah Zaire.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Syndicate Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alun James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Mustasch - The Man, The Myth, The Wreck. Alun James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
30
182 lbs
27 - 8 - 2 |
|
190 cm
35
175 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alun James!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Martinez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Martinez.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
James gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James has a closed guard, preventing Martinez from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Martinez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
James throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
James misses the shot to the body.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
Nice body punch from James.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martinez in his tracks.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
James connects with a leg kick. Martinez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez which made him look bad.
Jose Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alun James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Martinez 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.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez is working James over against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James breaks the clinch.
Jose Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
James moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez lands a jab to the head.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
James slips a straight right by Martinez.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
James digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martinez misses with a jab to the body
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James misses with a double jab
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez misses with a hook
and James counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Jose Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinez rather than just go for the knockout.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James misses with a low kick.
James missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Martinez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
James wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alun James.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
James misses with the combination.
Martinez takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Jose Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Martinez drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinez cracks James with a nice body shot.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Martinez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Martinez tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Martinez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Martinez.
A big left from James misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Martinez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Martinez instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Good body shot from Martinez.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James prevents a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez lands a right hand.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
James blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
Martinez prevents a body shot from James.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez cracks James with a nice body shot.
James taking a breather.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
James tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Martinez had his way with Alun James in that round.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Martinez punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinez punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Martinez tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alun James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James slips a jab from Martinez.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez thuds a left hand into James's body.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinez's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by James.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James misses with a wild combination.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jose Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Martinez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
