 |
EMMA44-Lethal LockDown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Cooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomson's choice of entrance music: Bubba Shot the Jukebox last night- Mark Chestnut. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julius Tomson enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
189 cm
31
210 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Cooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Tomson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson misses with a body shot.
No luck for Tomson with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tomson - that will leave a mark!
Cooter closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tomson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomson manages to break the clinch.
Tomson moves forwards but Cooter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomson looks for the body kick but Cooter saw that one coming.
Tomson clinches up with Cooter and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Tomson tries to break the clinch but Cooter is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooter avoiding damage as Tomson throws knees to the body.
Tomson blocks the elbow strike.
Cooter landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Julius Tomson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Cooter.
Cooter lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tomson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooter.
Cooter scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cooter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomson is rocked!
Cooter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tomson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cooter is unloading with more strikes now! Tomson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Cooter!
Randal Cooter 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deck comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan "Protect Your Neck". Ioannidis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If I Can't - 50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
22
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannidis throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Deck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ioannidis circles away quickly and effectively.
Aristos Ioannidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck has closed the distance and engaged Ioannidis in a clinch.
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Ioannidis shoots in and bounces Deck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deck pulls Ioannidis in close to prevent any damage.
Deck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ioannidis is concentrating on defense, preventing Deck from advancing position.
Deck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Deck trying to control from half guard but Ioannidis is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis trying to control but Deck postures up.
Deck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ioannidis defending well though.
Deck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ioannidis's head.
Deck trying to mount his opponent but Ioannidis defends it.
Deck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ioannidis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ioannidis tries to get to full guard but Deck has control of the leg.
Deck tries to pass to full mount but Ioannidis defends it.
Deck seems to be working for a kimura but Ioannidis defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deck winds up and cracks Ioannidis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck not doing much here.
Deck is thwarting Ioannidis's attempts to control the position.
Deck wants to pass to mount but Ioannidis is defending the position.
Deck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ioannidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deck stalling.
Deck 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.
Deck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis won't allow Deck to pass to mount.
Ioannidis is staying active underneath Deck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ioannidis tries to roll over but Deck keeps him under control.
Deck controlling the pace.
Deck prevents Ioannidis from standing back up.
Ioannidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deck.
Deck is pressing down on Ioannidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ioannidis is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ioannidis keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Inspectah Deck.
Ioannidis pushes Deck up against the cage in a clinch.
Deck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Deck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Deck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deck controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ioannidis is trying to pull guard but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
Deck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deck moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ioannidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Deck has double underhooks.
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Deck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ioannidis clinches up with Deck and pushes him back against the cage.
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Ioannidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Deck as Ioannidis shoots in.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deck but Deck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Ioannidis with that takedown attempt.
Inspectah Deck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristos Ioannidis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deck is working Ioannidis over against the cage.
Deck lands a body shot.
Ioannidis is breathing heavily.
Ioannidis wants to break free but Deck has control.
Deck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deck jumps guard.
Ioannidis being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deck pulls Ioannidis in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Inspectah Deck.
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ioannidis was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deck.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown but Deck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ioannidis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ioannidis jumps guard and drags Deck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deck stands up over Ioannidis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck trying to control but Ioannidis is working from the bottom.
Deck postures up in Ioannidis's guard and throws a big left but Ioannidis blocks it.
Ioannidis has an active guard here but Deck has managed to pass into half guard.
Deck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deck trying to control from half guard but Ioannidis is working away.
Deck trying to mount his opponent but Ioannidis defends it.
Deck working over Ioannidis with some ground and pound. Ioannidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deck trying to control the action but Ioannidis is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Deck moves into full mount! Ioannidis won't be happy about that!
Deck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ioannidis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ioannidis tries to reverse the position but Deck maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannidis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Deck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck dominated that second round.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Deck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ioannidis clinches up with Deck and pushes him back against the cage.
Deck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deck holds on and takes a little breather.
Deck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Deck keeps moving.
Deck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ioannidis wanted to stand there but Deck had control of the position.
Deck looking for a guillotine here but Ioannidis defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Deck keeping full guard, as Ioannidis tries to pass.
Deck trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ioannidis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ioannidis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deck to the mat! Deck manages to get full guard.
Ioannidis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ioannidis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ioannidis postures up.
Deck wants to sweep but no luck.
Deck looking to control.
Ioannidis wants to stand and escape but instead Deck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Deck trying to control the position from guard on top but Ioannidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ioannidis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Deck has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannidis is not content to let Deck control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deck tries to pass to full mount but Ioannidis defends it.
Ioannidis tries to get to full guard but Deck has control of the leg.
Deck wants to take a breather but Ioannidis is having none of it.
Ioannidis tries to kick Deck off but Deck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deck wants to pass the guard but Ioannidis is defending well.
Ioannidis is trying to stand up here but Deck is controlling him well.
Ioannidis moves into full guard.
Deck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ioannidis's head.
Ioannidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck looking to sit in guard and control but Ioannidis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ioannidis tries to free his leg and advance position but Deck is retaining full guard.
Deck trying to control the position here.
Inspectah Deck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristos Ioannidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inspectah Deck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Deck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!
A victorious Inspectah Deck 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Beniot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beniot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Our Lady in Peace-Whatever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
|
186 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Beniot!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beniot's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Beniot.
Daniels chips away with some ground and pound.
Beniot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beniot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beniot wants to sweep but no luck.
Beniot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beniot looking for a sweep. Not yet Beniot, not yet.
Beniot striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems.
Beniot working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beniot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beniot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Beniot's legs - danger averted.
Beniot 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.
Beniot has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Daniels 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.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beniot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Beniot's legs - danger averted.
Beniot looking for a sweep. Not yet Beniot, not yet.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beniot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Beniot's legs - danger averted.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beniot dives on top into guard.
Beniot is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beniot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beniot works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Beniot stands up over Daniels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beniot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beniot trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Beniot pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daniels actively working from the bottom here.
Beniot is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels taking some punishment here, with Beniot in his half guard.
Daniels tries to kick Beniot off but Beniot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beniot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beniot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beniot lands a nice short elbow.
Beniot wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Beniot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beniot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beniot working over Daniels with some ground and pound. Daniels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beniot working the head and body with strikes.
Beniot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beniot pulls his head out easily.
Beniot uses his free foot to push down on Daniels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daniels.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beniot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beniot cracks Daniels with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beniot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beniot lands a couple of good shots and Daniels has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beniot has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Daniels.
Beniot lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Daniels.
Beniot punishes Daniels with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Beniot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beniot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniels on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniels's guard now, I'm sure.
Beniot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daniels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels is looking for a triangle but Beniot pushes his legs off easily.
Daniels has his foot on Beniot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beniot works his way back into a safe position though.
Beniot content to stall in guard here.
Daniels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beniot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beniot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beniot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beniot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beniot trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beniot throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chris Beniot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels has his foot on Beniot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beniot works his way back into a safe position though.
Beniot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beniot wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Beniot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beniot defends it easily.
Beniot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beniot is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daniels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Beniot from controlling successfully.
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!
Daniels is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beniot frees his head nicely. Oh but Daniels has switched to an armbar! Beniot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Daniels!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Roberto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo's entrance music is Static-X - Push It. A fine choice. Holic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alcohol. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
24
202 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected.
Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holic managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
Holic pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Holic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castillo defends well.
Holic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo advances to half guard.
Castillo is trying to work for a kimura but Holic is defending well.
Holic won't allow Castillo to pass to mount.
Holic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holic wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castillo trying to pass the guard but Holic defending well.
Holic gets back to full guard.
Holic pushes a forearm under Castillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Holic!
Al Holic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Hatred looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hatred.
Jackson swings for the body but Hatred moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as Hatred throws a body kick.
Hatred looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hatred.
Hatred explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Hatred throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hatred moved out of range nicely.
Hatred throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatred.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Hatred saw that one coming.
Hatred throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Hatred avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hatred is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatred counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatred misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Hatred backing up. Hatred nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hatred steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hatred moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatred misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatred.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hatred does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatred.
Max Hatred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Hatred swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Hatred walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Hatred lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Hatred motions for Jackson to come forward. Hatred throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Hatred throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Hatred connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatred staying out of range there.
Hatred moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatred uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Hatred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatred connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatred manages to avoid it.
Hatred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatred throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatred misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Jackson cracks Hatred with a good jab.
Hatred throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatred.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Hatred is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatred.
Hatred dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Hatred buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatred lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson connects with a jab.
Hatred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Hatred.
Hatred throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatred moves away.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hatred ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatred. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Hatred uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Hatred thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hatred fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a hook but Hatred avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hatred connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Hatred's shoulder, as Hatred tries to avoid the shot.
Hatred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Hatred cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatred. Hatred obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatred moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hatred slips the punch.
Hatred misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hatred throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hatred counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson checks a low kick from Hatred.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Hatred makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatred sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatred lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Hatred throws a body kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Hatred scores with a leg kick.
Hatred tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Hatred strikes.
Hatred is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatred wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatred.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Max Hatred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatred uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatred displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Crunch! Hatred slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hatred ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Hatred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Hatred connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hatred.
Jackson moves forwards but Hatred connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hatred stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatred. Hatred obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hatred in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hatred.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatred.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Hatred throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hatred throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatred manages to avoid it.
Hatred throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatred walks into a left hand.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Hatred avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Hatred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Hatred pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Hatred settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatred throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatred counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatred blocks a jab.
Hatred chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatred cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson punishes Hatred's body with a nice straight punch.
Ben Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Hatred is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatred cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Hatred throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatred.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Hatred fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Hatred throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Hatred lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Hatred counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Hatred with a series of wild strikes but Hatred uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatred.
Hatred buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hatred. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatred counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatred. Hatred obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatred throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatred.
Good leg kick by Hatred there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatred will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Hatred avoids the body shot from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Hatred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatred 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Hatred!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
26
190 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
|
189 cm
28
195 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desbatailles tries to land a front kick but Shonuck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shonuck moves out of range of the leg kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles connects with an inside leg kick.
Shonuck scores with a kick to the body.
Desbatailles tries to clinch but Shonuck moves away
and Shonuck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shonuck is looking to score with low kicks.
Shonuck slips under a jab from Desbatailles .
A nice leg kick lands there from Desbatailles .
Shonuck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shonuck - that will leave a mark!
Shonuck tests Desbatailles 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up.
Desbatailles throws a low kick, looking for Shonuck's leg but Shonuck calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shonuck blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles tries to clinch
and Shonuck counters with a two punch combo.
Shonuck scores with the left hand. Desbatailles knows he should have avoided that one.
Desbatailles thuds his shin into the meat of Shonuck's side.
Desbatailles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Desbatailles .
A combination from Shonuck does no damage.
Desbatailles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Desbatailles avoids a kick to the body.
Desbatailles dodges the punch combination from Shonuck.
Desbatailles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desbatailles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
Desbatailles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shonuck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. Shonuck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Shonuck blocks the low kick.
Shonuck throws a head kick but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Desbatailles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shonuck if he has to take too many more of those.
Desbatailles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shonuck.
Desbatailles scores with the left hand. Shonuck knows he should have avoided that one.
Desbatailles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desbatailles throws a solid leg kick but Shonuck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shonuck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desbatailles slips a straight right by Shonuck.
A combination from Shonuck does no damage.
A head kick by Desbatailles misses
and Shonuck finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick and Shonuck moves out of range easily.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shonuck thows a leg kick but Desbatailles checks it
and Desbatailles counters with a stiff right hand.
Shonuck misses with a looping right.
Shonuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desbatailles moves away.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desbatailles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Desbatailles is predictable there
and Shonuck counters with a good, hard body kick but Desbatailles shrugs it off.
Desbatailles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shonuck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shonuck is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shonuck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shonuck is looking to score with low kicks.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Shonuck down with leg kicks.
Desbatailles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Desbatailles looks to score with a jab to the body but Shonuck is just out of range.
Desbatailles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shonuck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shonuck thuds his right hand into Desbatailles 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shonuck misses with a body shot.
Desbatailles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shonuck.
Desbatailles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shonuck's sensitive parts.
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 John Desbatailles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Desbatailles 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Desbatailles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Shonuck down.
Desbatailles throws out a loose jab but Shonuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shonuck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shonuck wants to slow Desbatailles down by chopping away at his legs.
Desbatailles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shonuck.
Desbatailles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shonuck counters with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desbatailles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shonuck's head backwards.
Shonuck throws a hook but Desbatailles avoids it easily.
Shonuck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desbatailles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shonuck dodges the punch combination from Desbatailles .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shonuck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John Desbatailles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbatailles looks to land a body kick but Shonuck moved away.
Desbatailles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shonuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shonuck moves out of range as Desbatailles throws a body kick.
John Desbatailles is winning the standup battle so far.
Desbatailles takes one to the side of the head.
Shonuck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desbatailles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shonuck throws a push kick but Desbatailles slaps the foot to one side.
Desbatailles slips under a jab from Shonuck.
Desbatailles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shonuck blocks a low kick nicely.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shonuck misses with a hook. Desbatailles ducked under it nicely.
Shonuck throws a leg kick but Desbatailles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Desbatailles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shonuck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Shonuck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but Shonuck checks it.
Desbatailles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Desbatailles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Shonuck.
Desbatailles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shonuck throws a head kick that Desbatailles semi-blocks.
It looks like John Desbatailles has been cut.
Shonuck checks a leg kick nicely.
Shonuck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shonuck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Desbatailles is able to avoid easily.
Shonuck slips a jab from Desbatailles .
Shonuck checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shonuck checks a leg kick.
Shonuck scores with a leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses.
Desbatailles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick
and Shonuck counters with a leg kick.
Desbatailles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shonuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Desbatailles .
Shonuck blocks a head kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shonuck counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shonuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shonuck - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shonuck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Desbatailles at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desbatailles is looking to clinch but Shonuck is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shonuck.
Desbatailles lands a head shot.
Desbatailles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shonuck. That did some damage!
Shonuck throws a looping overhand right but Desbatailles ducks down to avoid it.
Shonuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shonuck lands with a nice body kick.
Shonuck tries a low kick but Desbatailles avoids it.
Desbatailles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Desbatailles .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles wants to clinch.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristin Shonuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Desbatailles 's cut.
That's time! Desbatailles 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shonuck blocks the body kick.
Desbatailles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shonuck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shonuck checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Desbatailles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shonuck counters with a straight right hand.
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
Desbatailles tries to land a leg kick but Shonuck saw it coming and moves away.
Shonuck blocks a low kick nicely.
Shonuck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shonuck tries a low kick but Desbatailles avoids it.
Shonuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desbatailles .
Shonuck checks a leg kick.
Shonuck scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shonuck checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shonuck sends Desbatailles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shonuck is motioning to the referee to let Desbatailles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Desbatailles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shonuck darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Desbatailles 's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Shonuck before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristin Shonuck!
An out of breath Tristin Shonuck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Deathgrip's choice of entrance music: Berserker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
193 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
202 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetrius Colrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colrane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deathgrip sprawls well initially but Colrane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathgrip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colrane wants to work for an arm triangle but Deathgrip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colrane throwing shots but Deathgrip is blocking nicely.
Deathgrip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colrane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colrane's back!
Deathgrip is looking to control Colrane but Colrane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Deathgrip lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deathgrip trying to control.
Deathgrip thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The referee is taking a good look at Colrane as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Deathgrip!
Colrane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deathgrip trying to control from half guard but Colrane is working away.
Deathgrip looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colrane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deathgrip throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colrane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deathgrip scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deathgrip lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colrane tries to roll over but Deathgrip keeps him under control.
Deathgrip is trying for a kimura here. Colrane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Deathgrip wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blink Deathgrip!
After winning the bout, Blink Deathgrip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
224 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
23
211 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fritzie Zivic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan keeps Zivic at a distance using the push kick.
Zivic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
Zivic connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Zivic seems unphased.
Zivic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sullivan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but Zivic moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Sullivan coming out on top.
Sullivan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivic.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sullivan 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 Zivic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zivic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zivic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Zivic scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan should have avoided that one.
Sullivan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zivic moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Zivic moved out of range.
Sullivan scores with a hook.
Sullivan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Zivic.
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zivic momentarily.
Sullivan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zivic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws the kick towards the body but Zivic avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zivic manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Zivic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zivic tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
Sullivan throws a hook but Zivic blocks it.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Zivic saw that one coming.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Zivic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zivic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zivic throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a leg kick that knocks Zivic off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zivic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Zivic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Zivic slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zivic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Zivic. Zivic maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zivic walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Zivic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zivic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zivic slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes. Zivic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zivic throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Zivic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walter Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zivic connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zivic avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zivic's hands.
Sullivan scores with a push kick.
Zivic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zivic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zivic scrambles back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zivic misses with a looping left.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan thuds his right hand into Zivic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Zivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zivic.
Zivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Zivic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Zivic's head but Zivic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zivic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan throws a push kick but Zivic slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan cracks Zivic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Zivic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zivic throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Zivic avoids the punch easily.
Zivic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivic avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zivic misses.
A punch lands to the side of Zivic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zivic.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Zivic saw that one coming.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan.
Zivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zivic.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan cracks Zivic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Zivic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zivic to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zivic blocks a jab.
Zivic tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zivic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Zivic avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zivic with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan connects with a looping right hand.
Zivic moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Zivic has him pinned against the cage.
Zivic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zivic throws a shot to the body.
Sullivan swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan lunges at Zivic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zivic's hand.
Zivic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice body kick.
Zivic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Zivic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Zivic's torso.
Zivic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Zivic throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zivic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan. Sullivan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sullivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zivic 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.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zivic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan.
Zivic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Zivic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
A big left from Zivic misses.
A lazy left from Zivic finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan.
Zivic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zivic lands with a nice body punch.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivic.
Zivic ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Zivic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivic.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Zivic tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Zivic misses with a straight right.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zivic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a right hand
and Zivic counters with a stiff right hand.
Zivic is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Sullivan like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Sullivan from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic is the new light heavyweight champion!
Fritzie Zivic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
