 |
Galaxy 49: Uprising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
22
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
22
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Safforn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cory Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safforn connects with a nice looking jab.
Safforn gets a clinch.
Safforn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Safforn avoids a wild elbow strike from Snyder.
Safforn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Safforn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Safforn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Safforn pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snyder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Safforn avoids it.
Snyder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Safforn lands a nice uppercut.
Safforn blocks the elbow strike.
Safforn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Safforn lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safforn can't find room to land a body shot as Snyder controls the action.
Snyder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safforn lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snyder's elbow.
Snyder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snyder throws an elbow but misses.
Safforn avoids the elbow strike from Snyder, against the cage.
Snyder trying to land knees to the body.
Safforn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snyder is trying to maintain a safe position but Safforn gets an underhook and turns Snyder into the cage.
Safforn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Safforn lands a left hand.
Snyder lands an elbow just above Safforn 's eye.
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Snyder prevents a body shot from Safforn.
Safforn lands a right hand.
Safforn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snyder is rocked!
Safforn lands a big right hand that drops Snyder! The killer instinct kicks in and Safforn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Safforn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Safforn!
A victorious Abraham Safforn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
28
157 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Kruzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Kruzov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruzov tries to pass to full mount but Pope defends it.
Pope trying to control here.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
Pope looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pope taking some punishment here, with Kruzov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruzov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruzov is trying to control. Pope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov is thwarting Pope's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
Kruzov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruzov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruzov working over Pope with some ground and pound. Pope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kruzov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruzov controlling the pace.
Kruzov working Pope over with strikes.
Pope wants to get back to full guard.
Kruzov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruzov working Pope over with strikes.
Pope wants to improve his position but Kruzov is controlling well.
Kruzov is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruzov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pope works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruzov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruzov lands a couple of elbows.
Kruzov postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Kruzov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pope is looking for a triangle but Kruzov pushes his legs off easily.
Kruzov with a nice head shot there.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruzov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruzov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruzov defends it easily.
Kruzov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov landing some decent shots from guard.
Pope working for a triangle but Kruzov defends it easily.
Pope looks winded!
Kruzov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope trying to control the position.
Pope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruzov is aware though and is defending well.
Kruzov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kruzov cracks Pope with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruzov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruzov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruzov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruzov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruzov throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruzov throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruzov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pope moves in looking to clinch but Kruzov pushes him off.
Kruzov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruzov pulls his head out easily.
Pope is looking to control Kruzov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kruzov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruzov is pressing down on Pope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pope is holding on for now.
Kruzov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kruzov connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Pope trying to control here.
Pope is pressing down on Kruzov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruzov is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruzov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruzov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruzov stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruzov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruzov has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruzov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruzov has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruzov stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
Pope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruzov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Kruzov working some strikes from top position.
Kruzov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruzov defends it easily.
Kruzov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pope's head.
Kruzov lands a couple of digs.
Kruzov working some strikes from top position.
Pope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruzov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruzov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruzov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruzov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruzov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruzov is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruzov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruzov postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Kruzov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruzov trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruzov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruzov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pope tries to clinch
and Kruzov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruzov.
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Viktor Kruzov has been cut.
Kruzov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruzov takes an elbow to the temple.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Kruzov shrugs off.
Kruzov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pope pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Pope is looking to clinch but Kruzov is avoiding it.
Pope misses with a two punch combination.
Kruzov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kruzov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pope works over Kruzov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kruzov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pope sprawls well. He's pushed Kruzov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kruzov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruzov throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
No luck for Kruzov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Pope both land. Nice combination.
Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt.
John Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope is looking to clinch.
John Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope looks to clinch
and Kruzov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruzov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruzov's defenses.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Kruzov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope cracks Kruzov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope tries to clinch there but Kruzov circles away.
Pope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruzov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope looks to clinch
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope tries to clinch but Kruzov is having none of it.
Pope wants to clinch up but Kruzov keeps it at a distance.
Pope tries to clinch but Kruzov moves away
and Kruzov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pope is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Kruzov.
Pope lands a damaging elbow.
Viktor Kruzov's cut is getting worse.
Kruzov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Pope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruzov pulls his head out easily.
Kruzov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruzov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viktor Kruzov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruzov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruzov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kruzov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Gary Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
195 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michaels tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holmes.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Michaels. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Michaels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michaels. Holmes shrugs it off though.
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels is struggling to control the position.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!
Holmes lands with a good body shot.
Holmes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Michaels dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Michaels's head and hops out.
Gary Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Michaels.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michaels at a distance.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Gary Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Holmes throws out a powerful jab.
Michaels is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holmes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Michaels.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Michaels looks winded!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Holmes being controlled for a moment.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Holmes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Michaels is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels laying and praying for a moment but Holmes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Michaels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonard Michaels hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Holmes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michaels rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling the position.
Holmes wants to break free but Michaels has control.
Michaels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes avoiding damage as Michaels throws knees to the body.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels fails to pull guard.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Michaels is looking to clinch but Holmes is avoiding it.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michaels.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
Holmes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michaels backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michaels is rocked!
Holmes cracks Michaels on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Michaels falls backwards against the cage. Holmes follows up with more strikes that drop Michaels to his knees. Holmes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Michaels! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Holmes!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zen Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Ryst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zen Blood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
28
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
|
175 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Zen Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Ryst!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryst to the ground. Blood is now in Ryst's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Ryst.
Blood throwing strikes from guard but Ryst blocks nicely.
Ryst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryst's guard.
Ryst tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blood thows a huge punch but Ryst dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryst tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Ryst is pressing down on Blood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryst bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blood's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blood passes into half guard.
Ryst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood throwing shots but Ryst is blocking nicely.
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryst manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryst manages to get back to half guard.
Ryst is looking to improve his position.
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blood is looking for a kimura but Ryst is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
Ryst has hold of Blood's hands but Blood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blood throwing shots but Ryst is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood 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.
Ryst tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryst is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
Blood maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ryst could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blood has cracked it and Ryst is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zen Blood!
Zen Blood opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
27
162 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolor works over Nazario's head and body with a nice combination.
Dolor cracks Nazario with a good jab.
Dolor rushes Nazario and presses him up against the cage.
Dolor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolor misses with a series of wild punches.
Dolor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolor.
It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazario counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor keeping moving, preventing Nazario from controlling successfully.
Nazario 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazario postures up and lands a big shot to Dolor's brow.
Nazario trying to control but Dolor is working from the bottom.
Nazario drops back looking for a leg! Dolor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dolor manages to kick Nazario off! Nazario jumps back into Dolor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazario wants to control from the top but Dolor keeps moving.
Nazario stops Dolor from standing up.
Nazario decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nazario slips a jab and a cross from Dolor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolor lands with an overhand left.
Nazario tries for a takedown but Dolor circles away easily
and Dolor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dolor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dolor after a bit of a struggle.
Dolor controlling the action here for a moment.
Dolor landing knees to the body.
Dolor is pushing Nazario up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dolor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Dolor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Nazario's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nazario shoots in for a double leg but Dolor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolor gets a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dolor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dolor breaks the clinch.
Dolor has closed the distance and engaged Nazario in a clinch.
Dolor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dolor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dolor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolor misses with a double jab
and Nazario counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dolor won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor wants to get back to his feet.
Nazario is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dolor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nazario tries for a kimura but Dolor is defending well.
Nazario has hold of Dolor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dolor seems comfortable defending it but Nazario has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dolor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dolor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nazario couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Nazario!
After the big win, Ronaldo Nazario made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulder has chosen Voodoo Child as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
36
211 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
|
199 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Castillo counters with a series of strikes. Boulder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Boulder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ozzie Castillo has been cut.
Boulder throws a head kick that misses.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulder. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Castillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Boulder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boulder throws out a leg kick but Castillo moves out of range and Boulder only half commits.
Boulder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Boulder.
Boulder looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Boulder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo lands a jab-cross combination.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.
Castillo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boulder throws a head kick but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo looks to land a combination. Boulder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Castillo. Those never looked like landing.
Castillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boulder misses with a double jab
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulder.
Boulder misses with an uppercut.
Boulder throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Boulder.
Boulder throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.
Boulder looks winded!
Castillo misses with a double jab.
Boulder is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Castillo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boulder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
Boulder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boulder dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
Castillo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boulder.
Boulder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alex Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castillo.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castillo avoids the body shot from Boulder.
Castillo 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Boulder. Those never looked like landing.
Castillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boulder.
Castillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boulders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boulder throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Boulder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castillo counters with a two punch combo.
Boulder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boulder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castillo counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzie Castillo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Boulder.
Castillo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boulder misses with a looping right.
Boulder throws a right and a left that Castillo avoids nicely.
Boulder throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Boulder throws a combination that misses
and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boulder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boulder tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boulder misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Boulder.
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boulder is breathing heavily.
Boulder looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Castillo.
Castillo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Castillo throws a right and a left that Boulder avoids nicely.
Boulder throws a nice looking combination but Castillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
Boulder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Boulder. Those never looked like landing.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castillo misses with the combination.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boulder throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castillo scores with a jab.
Boulder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boulder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boulder is rocked!
Castillo throws a nice looking combination but Boulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boulder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castillo rather than just go for the knockout.
Castillo avoids the head kick by Boulder.
Boulder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a series of strikes. Boulder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Nice combo by Castillo! Oh, that's hurt him - Boulder falls to the canvas and Castillo follows him into side control.
Castillo decides to stand back up. Castillo steps back and let's Boulder get back to his feet.
Ozzie Castillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Boulder seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder throws an off balance right hand
and Castillo counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Boulder!
Castillo decides to stand and escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Boulder! He's out on his feet! Castillo rushes in and drops Boulder with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ozzie Castillo!
A very excited looking Ozzie Castillo 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Will Boulks enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
21
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
|
175 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boulks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drake!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boulks advances nicely into full mount.
Boulks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Drake is now in Boulks's guard. A big mistake from Boulks there, giving up the dominant position!
Boulks controlling Drake's posture.
Drake wants to control from the top but Boulks keeps moving.
Boulks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boulks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boulks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is adopting a defensive guard.
Boulks keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Boulks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Drake wants to control from the top but Boulks keeps moving.
Boulks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake wants to control from the top but Boulks keeps moving.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boulks on the ground.
Drake postures up in Boulks's guard and throws a big left but Boulks blocks it.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Boulks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Boulks!
Boulks trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boulks's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boulks keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake wants to control from the top but Boulks keeps moving.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drake has managed to clinch.
Come on Drake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake connects with a leg kick. Boulks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Boulks down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Boulks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boulks is rocked!
It looks like Will Boulks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tries to clinch there but Boulks circles away.
Boulks is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Albert Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake works Boulks's body with a nice hook.
Albert Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulks is breathing heavily.
Boulks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake digs a good body shot into Boulks's ribs.
Boulks seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boulks falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Drake!
A relieved looking Albert Drake 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Babble-On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
|
191 cm
26
195 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Battousai The Slasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Slasher throws a low kick, looking for Poep's leg but Poep calmly moves out of range.
The Slasher scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Slasher.
Good shot there by The Slasher.
Poep walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Slasher. The Slasher obviously looking to wear him down.
The Slasher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Slasher thuds his shin into the meat of Poep's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poep closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Slasher quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Slasher wants to improve his position but Poep is controlling well.
Poep wants to take a breather but The Slasher is having none of it.
The Slasher trying to hold on to Poep's head to control him but Poep postures up.
The Slasher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poep on the ground.
The Slasher is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Slasher keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Poep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poep 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Slasher is just riding it out for now. Poep eventually gives up the hold.
Poep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Slasher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Poep seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher is refusing to be controlled, as Poep sits in half guard.
The Slasher wants to get back to full guard.
Poep trying to mount his opponent but The Slasher defends it.
The Slasher trying to control but Poep postures up.
Poep controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from The Slasher finds it's way through Poep's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Slasher.
The Slasher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poep.
The Slasher connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher jabs Poep to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Slasher thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Slasher catches Poep with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Battousai The Slasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poep shoots in for a takedown but The Slasher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher missing with a left hand there. Poep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Slasher looks to throw the jab but Poep is out of range.
Jab, jab by The Slasher - just one landing.
Poep shoots in looking for a takedown but The Slasher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poep's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Battousai The Slasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Poep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher with a hook.
Poep shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Slasher defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battousai The Slasher 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.
The Slasher stuffs the takedown attempt from Poep. Poep gets slowly back to his feet.
Poep has a takedown stuffed.
The Slasher thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher thuds his right hand into Poep's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poep on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Slasher tests Poep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Slasher avoids it really well and circles away.
Battousai The Slasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Poep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Slasher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poep under the eye.
The Slasher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poep avoids the body shot from The Slasher.
The Slasher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Slasher thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher scores with a nice head shot.
Poep is rocked!
The Slasher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poep needs to keep his hands up - The Slasher had a free shot at his head there.
Poep takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poep was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Slasher.
Poep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Slasher thuds his shin into the meat of Poep's side.
The Slasher scoring well with a low kick there.
The Slasher throws out a powerful jab.
Poep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from The Slasher tenderised Poep's leg. Poep is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poep takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by The Slasher.
The Slasher lands a leg kick that knocks Poep off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by The Slasher there.
Poep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Slasher.
The Slasher connects with a single shot there.
The Slasher lands with an uppercut that bounces Poep off the cage and back into range.
Poep is still on wobbly legs! Can The Slasher finish him?
Poep takes one to the chin there.
The Slasher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Poep drops to the canvas, hurt badly! The Slasher follows Poep to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battousai The Slasher!
Battousai The Slasher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Jakobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jakobsen's choice of entrance music: Tupac ft. G-Unit - Loyal To The Game. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Brunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Jakobsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobsen drops his hands momentarily and Brunch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jakobsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakobsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunch scores with a hook.
Brunch dips to his left and cracks Jakobsen with an uppercut!
Brunch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Brunch as Jakobsen shoots in.
Jakobsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brad Brunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brunch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch throws out a powerful jab.
Jakobsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jakobsen under the eye.
Jakobsen is rocked!
Brunch connects with a body shot that sends Jakobsen's belly button to the back.
Brunch connects with a body shot.
Brunch cracks Jakobsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jakobsen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Brunch gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jakobsen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Brunch!
Brad Brunch gave a mention to FinnSubs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
27
262 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Greg McDonald has been cut.
Swanson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Swanson finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Swanson waves McDonald back to his feet!
McDonald is rocked!
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Swanson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swanson tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swanson wriggles free and stands up.
McDonald shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson sends McDonald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Swanson is motioning to the referee to let McDonald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Swanson misses with a double jab.
McDonald gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Swanson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McDonald wakes up just in time to hear Swanson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Dan Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
