 |
17 - YoMom vs Kaato PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanuu Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
27
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanuu Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Serafin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin dives in and scores a takedown into Ricard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking for a triangle but Serafin pushes his legs off easily.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serafin is one step ahead there.
Serafin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Serafin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serafin wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving.
Serafin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ricard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Serafin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A left lands for Serafin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricard gets a takedown into half guard.
Serafin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard stops Serafin from getting back to his feet.
Serafin actively working from the bottom here.
Ricard wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
Serafin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serafin.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Serafin keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Serafin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ricard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serafin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Serafin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serafin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ricard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Serafin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin 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.
Ricard passes Serafin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serafin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serafin wants to control the position but Ricard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ricard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Ricard eventually gives up the hold.
Ricard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ricard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard seems to be working for a kimura but Serafin defends the submission attempt.
Ricard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Serafin defend it? Ricard steps over the head and cranks it - Serafin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ricard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanuu Ricard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Stanton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton lands a body shot.
Gates fails to land the takedown.
Stanton shoots in looking for a takedown but Gates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stanton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stanton cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Gates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanton connects with a jab.
Gates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gates is looking to stall here but Stanton recovers full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gates is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom.
Gates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanton is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
Stanton has a closed guard, preventing Gates from standing up.
Stanton being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Gates.
Gates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Stanton.
Gates fails with the takedown.
Stanton gets caught flat footed, as Gates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Gates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gates wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Stanton keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Gates.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanton.
Stanton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanton cracks Gates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanton.
Gates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton takes a swing at Gates's ribcage but misses.
Stanton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gates.
Gates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Stanton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanton slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanton lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanton as he connects with a hook.
Stanton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mark Stanton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates has a takedown stuffed.
Gates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanton scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanton connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gates shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanton tries to sprawl out of it but Gates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanton connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stanton.
Stanton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt - Stanton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stanton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gates drops his hands momentarily and Stanton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gatess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stanton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gates rather than just go for the knockout.
Gates shoots and misses
and Stanton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanton throws a good cross that connects.
Stanton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanton punishes Gates's body with a nice straight punch.
Gates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gates walks into a stiff left hand from Stanton.
Gates ducks right into an uppercut from Stanton.
Stanton digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Gates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stanton sprawls well initially but Gates persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gates trying to control from half guard but Stanton is working away.
Stanton is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanton won't allow Gates to pass to mount.
Gates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stanton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stanton is staying active underneath Gates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stanton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gates sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanton's guard.
Gates is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanton has wrist control.
Gates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gates trying to control the position but Stanton is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates tries for a kimura but Stanton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Stanton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanton jabs Gates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Stanton.
Gates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanton.
Gates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanton finds it's way round the side to connect with Gates's head.
Gates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanton finds it's way round the side to connect with Gates's head.
A jab from Stanton does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates tries for a takedown but Stanton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gates walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Stanton.
Mark Stanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton cracks Gates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gates shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanton sprawls well. He's pushed Gates'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 Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton misses with a wild body shot.
Gates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gates has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Stanton - just one landing.
Stanton lands a really nice looking cross but Gates seems unphased.
Stanton lands a lovely overhand right.
Stanton lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.
Stanton scores with a shot to the body.
Stanton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gates on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Stanton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanton lands with a nice body punch.
Gates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanton, as that shot connected.
Stanton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mark Stanton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanton wants to control but Gates is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stanton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stanton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Stanton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jab, jab by Stanton - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanton. That snapped Gates's head back.
Stanton scores with a sloppy right hand. Gates should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanton. That snapped Gates's head back.
Gates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stanton slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates with a poor takedown
and Stanton counters with a single leg into guard. Gates didn't expect that.
Jack Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanton wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Stanton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Stanton!
Mark Stanton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sparta Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Biacolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Biacolo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biacolo scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tried to score with a low kick but Biacolo checks it.
Gustafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Biacolo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biacolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biacolo throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biacolo swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biacolo throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biacolo.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biacolo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biacolo lands a nice forearm strike.
Biacolo trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Biacolo is putting a hurting on Gustafsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson dodges the ground and pound from Biacolo.
Biacolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biacolo working the head and body with strikes.
Biacolo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gustafsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biacolo working away.
Biacolo cracks Gustafsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biacolo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Biacolo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Biacolo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gustafsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Biacolo cracks Gustafsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Biacolo crashes against the mat.
Biacolo wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Biacolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biacolo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Biacolo controlling from side mount.
Gustafsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Biacolo scores with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Biacolo! That's hurt Gustafsson! Will he recover? Biacolo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Biacolo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Dana White is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafsson blocks the leg kick.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Gustafsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gustafsson, right into the meat.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by White.
Gustafsson tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustafsson.
White tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
White walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gustafsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Erik Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from White.
White misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow White down.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustafsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by White misses
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gustafsson, right into the meat.
Gustafsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands with an overhand left.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson lands with an overhand left.
Gustafsson cracks the inside of White's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
White looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gustafsson lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Gustafsson scores with a push kick.
White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Gustafsson tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gustafsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gustafsson is able to avoid easily.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White wants to land a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
White is rocked!
Gustafsson fakes the body blow, causing White to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! White goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Gustafsson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Donald Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Crusoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Donald Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Crusoe.
Donald Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Crusoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donald Diaz's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Crusoe.
Crusoe gets caught napping as Donald Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Crusoe manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donald Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusoe is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donald Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Donald Diaz working over Crusoe with some ground and pound. Crusoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Donald Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusoe keeping hold of Donald Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crusoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donald Diaz.
Donald Diaz wants to pass to mount but Crusoe is defending the position.
Donald Diaz slips a nice elbow through Crusoe's hands, connecting with Crusoe's forehead.
Crusoe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donald Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donald Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donald Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crusoe is looking to control Donald Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crusoe avoid being mounted?
Donald Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donald Diaz.
Donald Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crusoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donald Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donald Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crusoe defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crusoe is looking to control Donald Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crusoe avoid being mounted?
Donald Diaz throwing shots but Crusoe is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Donald Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donald Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Crusoe.
Crusoe lands a head shot.
Donald Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusoe sprawls well initially but Donald Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crusoe trying to get back to full guard but Donald Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Donald Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Crusoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Donald Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crusoe's face.
It looks like Robbie Crusoe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusoe is looking to get to half guard.
Donald Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald Diaz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Donald Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Donald Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Donald Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crusoe hang on?
Donald Diaz throws some wild stikes that Crusoe manages to avoid easily.
Donald Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Donald Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Donald Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusoe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Donald Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Donald Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks Crusoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donald Diaz avoids the attempt from Crusoe to control.
Donald Diaz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crusoe because Donald Diaz loaded up on that one.
Donald Diaz throwing strikes here but Crusoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crusoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donald Diaz on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Diaz throws some wild stikes that Crusoe manages to avoid easily.
Donald Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Donald Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
Donald Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crusoe hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donald Diaz throws some wild stikes that Crusoe manages to avoid easily.
Donald Diaz breaks from Crusoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robbie Crusoe's cut is getting worse.
Donald Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crusoe is rocked!
Robbie Crusoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donald Diaz landing shots from mount.
Oh Crusoe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donald Diaz lands a big elbow - Crusoe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Crusoe is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nathan Donald Diaz!
After winning the bout, Nathan Donald Diaz 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Urgant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Urgant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page wants to land a leg kick but Urgant is out of range.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Urgant ducks down to avoid it.
Urgant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page blocks a head kick by Urgant.
Urgant avoids the body shot from Page.
Ivan Urgant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page jabs at Urgant's body.
Page thows a body shot but no joy.
Urgant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Urgant.
Urgant throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Urgant.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page dodges the punch combination from Urgant.
Urgant misses with a head kick.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urgant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Page avoids the head kick by Urgant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urgant blocks a jab.
Urgant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urgant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Urgant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urgant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urgant doesn't manage to clinch there - Page circles away.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urgant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urgant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Urgant is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Urgant.
Oh Urgant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page fakes the body blow, causing Urgant to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Urgant goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Page!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juunas Sikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe comes to the cage accompanied by Fleetwood Mac - Albatross. On his way into the cage it seems that Alan Sharpe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alan Sharpe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
20
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alan Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juunas Sikio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikio thows a body shot but no joy.
Sikio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sikio wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharpe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sikio.
A punch combination from Sikio misses.
Sikio misses with a body shot.
Sharpe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sharpe throws a hook to the side of Sikio's head but Sikio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sikio misses with a straight right.
Sikio ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe.
A swing and a miss from Sikio.
Sikio takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
Sikio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharpe.
Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sikio.
Sharpe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sikio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sikio tries to get to full guard but Sharpe has control of the leg.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sikio's head.
Sharpe is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe working the head and body with strikes.
Sharpe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sikio is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikio is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe moves nicely into side control.
Sikio is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throws an elbow but Sikio slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikio wants to control but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe trying to control the position but Sikio is working away.
Sikio regains half guard.
Sikio is pressing down on Sharpe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sharpe is working Sikio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sikio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe drops back looking for a leg! Sikio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sikio manages to kick Sharpe off! Sharpe jumps back into Sikio's guard.
Sharpe connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sharpe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sikio looks to land a left hand but Sharpe moved out of range nicely.
Sikio throws a big shot that misses.
Sikio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharpe defending well as Sikio loads up on a big left hand.
Sikio just misses with a punch to the body.
Sikio stuns Sharpe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sikio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharpe staying out of range there.
Sharpe misses with an uppercut.
Juunas Sikio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikio misses with a looping right.
Sikio misses with a double jab.
Sikio throws a leg kick but Sharpe sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikio throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Sharpe throws a lazy right hand but Sikio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sikio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sikio misses with a hook.
Sharpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Sharpe misses.
Sikio blocks a jab.
Sharpe misses with a takedown attempt - Sikio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sikio misses with a looping left.
Sikio throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
Sikio throws a front kick aimed at Sharpe's knee but Sharpe avoids it well.
Sikio misses with a hook.
Sharpe moves out of range as Sikio strikes.
Sharpe throws an overhand right that lands on Sikio's shoulder, as Sikio tries to avoid the shot.
Sikio connects with a single shot there.
Sikio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sikio scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Sharpe.
Sikio stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharpe. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sikio connects with a looping right hand.
Juunas Sikio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikio jabs at Sharpe's body.
Sikio misses with a double jab.
Sikio misses the shot to the body.
Sikio lands with a good body shot.
Sikio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sikio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head.
Sikio throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it.
Sharpe dodges the punch combination from Sikio.
Sharpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikio throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sikio enables Sharpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sikio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sharpe is working Sikio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe trying to move into half guard but instead Sikio has managed to sweep!
Sharpe controlling the position.
Sharpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharpe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sikio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharpe is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sikio's guard.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Sikio keeps moving.
Sikio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juunas Sikio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharpe moves away from the strike by Sikio.
Sikio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sharpe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sharpe scores with a takedown into Sikio's guard.
Sikio pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sikio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sikio keeping full guard, as Sharpe tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikio can't keep his opponent in guard - Sharpe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sharpe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sikio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sharpe is looking to advance position but Sikio won't allow it.
Sharpe is trying to control the action in half guard but Sikio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharpe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikio is looking to escape.
Sikio is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea.
Sikio blocking the ground and pound.
Sharpe controlling the pace for now.
Sharpe is landing with some decent strikes but Sikio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikio is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea.
Sharpe cracks Sikio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sikio tries to lock up and control but Sharpe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sikio is squirming around, avoiding Sharpe's attempts to control the action.
Sharpe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sharpe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sharpe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharpe looking to control but Sikio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharpe controlling the pace for now.
Sikio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharpe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Sharpe!
Alan Sharpe 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blow is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bambaleo Jr is tapping! Great win for Blow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Blow!
Our winner, Mike Blow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Chilemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Chilemba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector dips to his left and cracks Chilemba with an uppercut!
Chilemba with a poor takedown
and Vector counters with a nice uppercut.
Vector lands with a cross.
Chilemba slips under a jab.
Chilemba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vector counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chilemba won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vector cracks Chilemba with a big elbow.
Vector cracks Chilemba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chilemba is trying to improve his position.
Chilemba is letting Vector control him for a moment.
Chilemba is trying to improve his position.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vector working the ground and pound but Chilemba is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilemba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
Chilemba is letting Vector control him for a moment.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
Vector tries for a kimura but Chilemba is defending well.
Chilemba sneaks back into half guard.
Chilemba trying to control here.
Chilemba is not content to let Vector control the position.
Chilemba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vector is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba is refusing to be controlled, as Vector sits in half guard.
Vector working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vector working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vector is keen to just control but Chilemba is a slippery customer.
Chilemba is trying to maintain the position but Vector is very close to passing his half guard.
Vector trying to control the pace.
Chilemba is controlling Vector's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chilemba misses with a takedown
and Vector counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Chilemba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vector taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vector wants to control but Chilemba is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba struggling a bit here.
Chilemba tries to buck Vector off but Vector is having none of it.
Chilemba looks to move to half guard but instead Vector has passed into mount! Damn!
Vector raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vector sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vector pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vector unloading with bombs!
Vector landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Chilemba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vector tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vector in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chilemba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vector controlling the position easily from mount.
Chilemba tries to lock up and control but Vector gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vector connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector landing strikes from the mount and Chilemba is in trouble!
Vector avoids the attempt from Chilemba to control.
Vector controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vector dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vector misses with a looping right.
Chilemba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chilemba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chilemba tries for a takedown but Vector circles away easily
and Vector counters with a single leg into guard. Chilemba didn't expect that.
Vector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vector scoring with some ground and pound.
Chilemba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vector defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilemba is pulling down on Vector's head. It's preventing any offense from Vector, at least for the moment.
Vector trying to control but Chilemba is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chilemba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vector stacks Chilemba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vector!
Vector in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chilemba is looking for a sweep.
Chilemba trying to remain calm as Vector controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Chilemba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on Vector's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vector wants to control but Chilemba is keeping him busy.
Chilemba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vector wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vector tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chilemba's legs.
Chilemba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vector wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chilemba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chilemba wants to control but Vector postures up.
Chilemba trying his best to control but Vector has mounted him.
Vector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chilemba is in a horrible position here. Vector smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vector looking to finish Chilemba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chilemba!
Chilemba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vector takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vector lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vector sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chilemba wants to hold on but Vector pushes him away.
Chilemba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vector is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vector pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vector sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chilemba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Chilemba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vector jabs Chilemba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vector lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vector clobbers Chilemba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Victor Vector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Chilemba sprawling to the canvas. Vector follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Chilemba hang on?
Chilemba is rocked!
Vector lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Chilemba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vector looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chilemba trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Chilemba seems to have got his legs back now.
Vector working Chilemba over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chilemba wants to control but Vector is having none of it.
Vector content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chilemba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vector shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vector was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chilemba struggling a bit here.
Chilemba is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Chilemba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chilemba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vector happy to just control the position for now.
Vector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chilemba trying to remain calm as Vector controls from the top position.
Chilemba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chilemba is trying to escape the position but Vector is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Vector are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vector trying to control the position but Chilemba is working away.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
Chilemba dodges the ground and pound from Vector.
Victor Vector has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilemba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vector working away.
Chilemba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vector working away.
Chilemba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vector.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vector controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Chilemba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vector takes a little break here. Chilemba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vector wants to control but Chilemba is keeping him busy.
Vector is staying tight to Chilemba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chilemba is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector scores with punches from side control.
Chilemba can't do much from the bottom here.
Vector working the head and body with strikes.
Chilemba is trying to control Vector's posture but Vector avoids it.
Vector lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chilemba wants to control but Vector postures up.
Chilemba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vector cracks Chilemba with a big right hand but Chilemba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vector working away.
Vector happy to just control the position for now.
Vector lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chilemba down.
Victor Vector is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vector is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chilemba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vector lands some shots froms side control.
Vector is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chilemba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vector landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vector tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chilemba keeps working.
Vector advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chilemba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rocky Chilemba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Vector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vector 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Vector!
After the fight, Victor Vector was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phucked YoMom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kaato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaato has chosen Twista - Adrenaline Rush as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
218 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phucked YoMom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iso Kaato!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Kaato.
YoMom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaato has closed the distance and engaged YoMom in a clinch.
Kaato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaato pushes YoMom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
YoMom takes a shot to the head.
Kaato pushes YoMom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
YoMom is breathing heavily.
Kaato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaato.
Kaato lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaato lands a shot to the body.
Kaato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of YoMom backwards.
Kaato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of YoMom backwards.
YoMom is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaato.
Oh YoMom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaato throws a big uppercut that drops YoMom! More strikes from Kaato and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! YoMom lies dazed against the cage as Kaato celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Kaato!
Iso Kaato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iso Kaato 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
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
