 |
Invictus 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornell's entrance music is Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. A fine choice. Kamenskiy has chosen The only as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
24
275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
187 cm
31
250 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell looking to score a takedown here. Kamenskiy is defending well but Cornell drives through and ends up in Kamenskiy's guard.
Cornell works over Kamenskiy with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamenskiy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenskiy dives on top into guard.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Cornell keeps moving.
Kamenskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cornell has Kamenskiy pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamenskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenskiy tries to stand but Cornell is controlling from the bottom.
Kamenskiy throwing strikes from guard but Cornell blocks nicely.
Kamenskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornell is looking for a triangle but Kamenskiy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cornell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Broken Halo Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cornell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kamenskiy rolls with it to try and escape but Cornell cranks on the arm and Kamenskiy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Cornell!
A relieved looking Tommy Cornell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
25
298 lbs
35 - 1 - 0 |
|
198 cm
29
273 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Fake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba fails with the takedown
and Fake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paraiba shoots and misses
and Fake counters with a good low kick that Paraiba was not able to check.
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paraiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paraiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fake avoids it really well and circles away.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
Fake throws a nice looking combination but Paraiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paraiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fake throws out the jab.
Paraiba shoots in and drives through. Fake sprawls well.
Paraiba swings for the body but Fake moves out of range.
Paraiba avoids the body shot from Fake.
Paraiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fake tries to land a front kick but Paraiba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fake throws a low kick but Paraiba moves out of range easily.
Paraiba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paraiba gets tackled into the cage by Fake. Fake maintains the clinch.
Fake breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fake 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.
Fake pushes Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Fake crunches a lovely knee into Paraiba's ribcage.
Fake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paraiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paraiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fake pinned against the cage. Fake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Paraiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Fake which made him look bad.
Paraiba looks winded!
Fake stuffs the takedown attempt from Paraiba. Paraiba gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fake. Paraiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Fake does no damage.
Jake Fake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fake defending well as Paraiba loads up on a big left hand.
Paraiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fake as Paraiba shoots in.
Fake has managed to clinch.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paraiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fake clinches with his opponent.
Fake breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Fake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fake.
Paraiba misses the shot to the body.
Fake clinches.
Fake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paraiba staying out of range there.
Paraiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Paraiba stops Fake from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fake trying to hold on to Paraiba's head to control him but Paraiba postures up.
Paraiba trying to control from half guard but Fake is working away.
Paraiba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fake manages to get to full guard.
Fake keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Dudu Paraiba has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paraiba dives in and grabs Fake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fake pushes down on Paraiba's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paraiba trying to control from Fake's half guard. Fake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paraiba won't allow Fake to sweep him here.
Fake trying to strike off his back.
Fake wants to stand but Paraiba is controlling the position.
Fake keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Fake wants to get back to his feet but Paraiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fake manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch but Paraiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paraiba darts in looking for a takedown but Fake gets double underhooks and turns Paraiba into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Fake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paraiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fake is fending him off so far but Paraiba persists. Nope, Fake circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fake. That's going to slow Paraiba down.
Fake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paraiba.
Paraiba looks for a takedown but Fake sprawls well.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paraiba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Fake rushes Paraiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paraiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paraiba moves out of range of the body kick from Fake.
Fake throws a looping overhand right but Paraiba ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.
Fake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fake scores with a sloppy right hand. Paraiba should have avoided that one.
Paraiba shoots in but Fake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fake. That's going to slow Paraiba down.
Paraiba is breathing heavily.
Paraiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paraiba tries for a takedown but Fake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fake moves into the clinch.
Fake lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Fake as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fake lands a nice uppercut.
Fake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fake instigates a clinch.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paraiba can do to turn this around?
Fake rushes Paraiba and presses him up against the cage.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Paraiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fake as Paraiba shoots in.
Paraiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fake thumps Paraiba with a low kick.
Fake doesn't manage to clinch there - Paraiba circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fake.
Fake moves into the clinch.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Fake lands with a shot to the body.
Paraiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fake has closed the distance and engaged Paraiba in a clinch.
Fake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fake. Paraiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Paraiba with that takedown attempt.
Paraiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fake thuds his right hand into Paraiba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Fake has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba has a takedown stuffed.
Paraiba slips a jab and a cross from Fake.
Fake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fake 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.
Jake Fake is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Fake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paraiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Fake tries to clinch but Paraiba is having none of it.
Fake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fake moves into range and clinches up with Paraiba.
Fake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paraiba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paraiba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fake.
Fake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jake Fake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paraiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fake's waist but Fake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paraiba off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fake connects with a solid leg kick.
Dudu Paraiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paraiba misses with a right hand
and Fake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paraiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paraiba somewhat.
Fake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fake has Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fake is looking to clinch but Paraiba is avoiding it.
Fake tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.
Fake just misses with a punch to the body.
Fake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Fake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paraiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fake pinned against the cage. Fake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paraiba.
Paraiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fake is fending him off so far but Paraiba persists. Nope, Fake circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
Paraiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fake closes the distance and clinches.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Paraiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paraiba's knee momentarily.
Paraiba tries to keep at a distance but Fake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fake breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paraiba.
Fake moves into the clinch successfully.
Paraiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fake pushes Paraiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Fake rushes Paraiba and presses him up against the cage.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Fake.
Fake closes the distance and clinches.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Fake moves into the clinch.
Paraiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fake scores with a hook to the body.
Fake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paraiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fake defends it nicely.
Paraiba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Fake misses with a low kick.
Paraiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fake pinned against the cage. Fake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fake moves into range and clinches up with Paraiba.
Fake manages to break the clinch.
Fake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paraiba misses with a takedown attempt - Fake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paraiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fake doesn't manage to clinch there - Paraiba circles away.
Fake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fake swings for the body but Paraiba moves out of range.
Fake throws a looping overhand right but Paraiba ducks down to avoid it.
Paraiba misses with an uppercut.
Fake is looking to clinch.
Paraiba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paraiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fake breaks from the clinch.
Paraiba has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fake.
A jab from Fake misses.
Paraiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fake.
Paraiba shoots for a takedown but Fake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paraiba.
Fake loads up on a big right hand but Paraiba slips the punch.
Fake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paraibas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
The fighters circling - Fake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paraiba walks into a straight right hand from Fake.
Fake throws out a loose jab but Paraiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paraiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fake avoids it really well and circles away.
Paraiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paraiba somewhat.
Paraiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jake Fake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fake missing with a left hand there. Paraiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paraiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fake takes the fight into the clinch.
Paraiba is trying to drag Fake to the mat but Fake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Fake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Fake!
Jake Fake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pons De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Riddick 's choice of entrance music: Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Richard B Riddick was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
23
236 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pons De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard B Riddick !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Leon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Leon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddick was well out of range. Poor timing from De Leon.
De Leon throws a body punch but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Leon counters with a takedown into side control.
Riddick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Leon is controlling him well.
De Leon is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddick is defending well.
Riddick is trying to get back to his feet.
De Leon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Leon cracks Riddick with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Leon lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Leon lands some shots froms side control.
De Leon is putting a hurting on Riddick here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Leon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riddick some visible discomfort.
Riddick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Leon scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Leon is controlling him well.
De Leon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riddick , who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leon lands a nice forearm strike.
Riddick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riddick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riddick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Leon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Leon wants to control but Riddick is keeping him busy.
De Leon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riddick some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon landing strikes.
De Leon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Leon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Riddick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet.
De Leon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Leon prevents Riddick from escaping the position.
De Leon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Riddick down.
De Leon lands a few punches from side control.
Riddick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Leon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddick keeps working.
Riddick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Leon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riddick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Leon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Leon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riddick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Leon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Leon scoring with punches from side control.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet but De Leon is dominant here and he's now got Riddick 's back!
De Leon is working the ground and pound. Can Riddick escape?
Riddick is trapped and De Leon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Leon landing with strikes.
Riddick is rocked!
Riddick holding both De Leon 's hands and preventing any damage.
Riddick looks winded!
Will De Leon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is trying to get back to his feet but De Leon has full control of the position and if anything, Riddick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Leon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Riddick up.
Riddick holding both De Leon 's hands and preventing any damage.
De Leon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riddick is still in real trouble! Can De Leon finish him?
Riddick has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Riddick seems to have recovered his senses.
De Leon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Riddick 's head.
De Leon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! De Leon celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pons De Leon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Flauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Combat Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Flauta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Flauta or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack which made him look bad.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Flauta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack clinches up against the cage.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jack being controlled against the cage.
Flauta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flauta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Combat Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Flauta.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Flauta is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dmonray Flauta has been cut.
Jack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack working the clinch nicely. Flauta is working for position but Jack cracks him with a big knee to the head! Flauta crumples up against the cage and Jack lands two more shots before the ref can save Flauta! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Combat Jack!
A relieved looking Combat Jack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kingston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac - I'm Soulja. Jeffery Manson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 2 |
|
166 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffery Manson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Manson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manson pulls his head out easily.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Manson avoids it.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Manson fails with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kingston shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Manson is backing up but Kingston catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Manson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kingston Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Kingston!
Our winner, Nate Kingston, 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (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.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
|
190 cm
24
244 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucania steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unit.
Unit lands a jab to the nose.
Unit has a takedown stuffed.
Doom Unit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unit misses the shot to the body.
Lucania has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unit.
A punch lands to the side of Lucania 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unit throws a right and a left that Lucania avoids nicely.
Unit lands with a shot to the body.
Unit cracks Lucania with an open hand slap.
Unit lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lucania showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Unit.
Lucania takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit checks a leg kick.
Unit jabs Lucania to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore Lucania is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucania pinned against the cage. Lucania gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Unit is avoiding it.
Lucania closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Unit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lucania moves out of range of the strikes.
Unit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucania has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Unit misses the target.
A big left from Unit misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit lands with a nice body kick.
Lucania slips a jab and a cross from Unit.
Unit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucania checks a leg kick.
Unit checks a low kick from Lucania.
Nice shot lands for Unit.
Unit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucania had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Unit is avoiding it.
Unit misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Unit is predictable there
and Lucania counters with a low kick, right behind Unit 's knee.
Lucania lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unit's sensitive parts.
Lucania lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Unit looks to throw the jab but Lucania is out of range.
A head kick from Lucania lands but Unit takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch but Unit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucania throws a lazy head kick
and Unit counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucania swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unit is looking to slow Lucania down with leg kicks.
Unit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucania looks for the body kick but Unit saw that one coming.
Unit swings for the body but Lucania moves out of range.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucania slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucania crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Unit - the referee stops the clock and Lucania gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Unit. Lucania manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucania.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unit wants to land a leg kick but Lucania is out of range.
Unit lands a nice looking body shot.
Unit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucania slips a straight right by Unit.
A telegraphed right hand from Unit misses the target.
Unit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Unit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucania.
Unit misses with a looping right.
Lucania keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvatore Lucania has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doom Unit.
Lucania throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucania is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Unit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unit.
Doom Unit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unit jabs Lucania to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Unit looks to throw a body kick
and Lucania makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Unit really felt that one!
Unit connects with a looping right hand.
Unit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unit throws a chopping leg kick but Lucania manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lucania forces Unit back against the cage and clinches.
Lucania misses with an elbow strike.
Lucania tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Lucania - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucania with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Unit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
Lucania throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unit lands with a light punch inside.
Lucania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unit.
Unit lands with a right to the head.
Unit is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucania gets an underhook and turns Unit into the cage.
Lucania pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unit dodges an elbow strike from Lucania.
Lucania lands a knee to the body.
Lucania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unit is defending well for now.
Unit breaks from the clinch.
Lucania tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Lucania's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucania blocks a jab.
Lucania misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Unit!
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!
Unit throws the kick towards the body but Lucania avoids it.
Unit shoots in for a takedown but Lucania shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucania chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Unit is avoiding it.
Lucania pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Unit circles away and keeps his distance.
Unit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Unit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucanias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Unit is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit throws the kick towards the body but Lucania avoids it.
Salvatore Lucania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Lucania there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Unit misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucania pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lucania holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Unit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucania throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Unit stalling in the clinch but Lucania improves position.
Unit lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lucania is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucania keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.
Unit looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unit keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unit defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doom Unit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Unit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Unit.
Unit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucania counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucania as Unit tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Unit.
Lucania misses with a knee strike.
Lucania tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unit avoids it.
Lucania misses with a knee strike.
Unit avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucania.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania trying to land knees to the body.
Unit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unit wants to break free but Lucania has control.
Lucania is pushing Unit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucania prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unit tries to break the clinch but Lucania is controlling the position.
Lucania throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lucania tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Unit.
Unit blocks the elbow strike.
Lucania gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Unit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lucania's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucania throws an elbow that misses.
Unit avoids the elbow strike from Lucania, against the cage.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
Lucania creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Unit misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucania just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unit's brow.
Lucania throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Unit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucanias head.
Unit managing to block the knees to the body from Lucania.
Lucania tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
Unit can't find room to land a body shot as Lucania controls the action.
Unit trying to control the position but instead, Lucania has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unit into the cage.
Lucania connects with a knee to the head.
Lucania throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unit blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucania as Unit tries to tie him up.
Doom Unit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucania misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unit.
Salvatore Lucania has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unit avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucania.
Lucania blocks an uppercut.
Lucania tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Unit blocks an elbow strike from Lucania.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucania.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucania misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucania pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unit avoiding damage as Lucania throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvatore Lucania.
I think Unit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doom Unit!
Our winner, Doom Unit, 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
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sau Minneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minneo has chosen PowerTrip by Monster Magnet as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 162 cm
24
137 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
167 cm
30
141 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sau Minneo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov misses with a two punch combination.
Minneo works over Fedotov's head and body with a nice combination.
Minneo scores with a leg kick.
Minneo ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedotov tries to land a leg kick but Minneo saw it coming and moves away.
Minneo delivers a nice body kick.
Minneo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedotov swings for the body but Minneo moves out of range.
Fedotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minneo counters with an outside leg kick.
Fedotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minneo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minneo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minneo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minneo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov connects with a jab.
Minneo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedotov throws a hook but Minneo avoids it easily.
Fedotov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fedotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minneo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minneo's corner calls for a 1-2. Minneo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fedotov rushes Minneo and presses him up against the cage.
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Minneo tries to pull guard but Fedotov holds him up against the cage and eventually Minneo drops back down to his feet.
Minneo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Minneo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minneo manages to avoid it.
Fedotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minneo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Minneo, right into the meat.
Minneo moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Minneo.
Fedotov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedotov blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Minneo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Minneo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Minneo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fedotov's sensitive parts.
Minneo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fedotov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minneo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fedotov lands with an overhand left.
Minneo slips a jab from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Minneo's head.
Fedotov misses the jab.
Fedotov rushes Minneo and presses him up against the cage.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Minneo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minneo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedotov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minneo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minneo manages to avoid it.
Minneo lunges at Fedotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fedotov's hand.
Fedotov throws a looping overhand right but Minneo ducks down to avoid it.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minneo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a straight right.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Minneo.
Fedotov lands a jab.
Fedotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedotov looks to throw the jab but Minneo is out of range.
Minneo checks a leg kick nicely.
Fedotov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Minneo connects with a leg kick. Fedotov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fedotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fedotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Minneo moves out of range of the leg kick from Fedotov.
Minneo ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Minneo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minneo.
Minneo checks a low kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Minneo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov swings widly with a right hand
and Minneo counters with an inside leg kick.
Fedotov cracks Minneo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fedotov throws a low kick but Minneo avoids it.
Fedotov throws a lazy body kick
and Minneo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fedotov looking for a guillotine here but Minneo defends easily.
Minneo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minneo's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minneo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedotov is aware though and is defending well.
Fedotov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fedotov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minneo momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sau Minneo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fedotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fedotov swings for the body but Minneo moves out of range.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minneo.
Minneo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minneo doesn't seem bothered though.
Minneo staying out of range there.
Fedotov tries to score with a low kick but Minneo moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Minneo.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedotov as he connects with a hook.
Minneo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fedotov throws the kick towards the body but Minneo avoids it.
Sau Minneo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minneo throws a nice looking combination but Fedotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Minneo saw that one coming.
Minneo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minneo in his tracks.
Fedotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Minneo's head.
Fedotov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minneo takes a swing at Fedotov's ribcage but misses.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Minneo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov looks to land a combination but Minneo avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minneo.
Fedotov misses with a looping right.
Fedotov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Minneo.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fedotov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fedotov tries to work over Minneo's front leg with a kick but Minneo checks it.
Minneo avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Minneo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sau Minneo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Minneo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minneo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedotov misses with a looping left.
Donk. Fedotov catches Minneo right on the button with a cross.
Fedotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Minneo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedotov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedotov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fedotov throws an overhand right that lands on Minneo's shoulder, as Minneo tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Fedotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minneo avoids the head kick by Fedotov.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Minneo.
Fedotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Fedotov misses.
Minneo lands a head shot.
Fedotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minneo is out of range.
Minneo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fedotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Minneo.
Minneo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Minneo slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fedotov connects with a crisp jab.
Fedotov misses with a two punch combination.
Minneo lands with a straight right. Fedotov didn't see that one coming.
Fedotov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab, jab by Fedotov - just one landing.
Minneo slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Minneo moves out of range as Fedotov throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minneo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fedotov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fedotov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Minneo throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedotov misses the target.
Minneo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minneo.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Minneo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Fedotov.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Minneo pushes him off.
Fedotov throws the left hand but Minneo avoids the punch easily.
Minneo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minneo throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedotov thows a body shot but no joy.
Minneo punishes Fedotov's body with a nice straight punch.
Minneo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Minneo lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minneo.
Fedotov digs a good hook to Minneo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Minneo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedotov looks to land a right hand but Minneo moved out of range.
Minneo slips a jab and a cross from Fedotov.
Minneo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Minneo does it's job there.
Fedotov tries to land a front kick but Minneo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minneo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minneo throws a leg kick which misses Fedotov's front leg but catches the back leg as Fedotov tries to avoid it.
Fedotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minneo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fedotov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fedotov connects with a leg kick. Minneo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sau Minneo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Minneo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minneo jabs Fedotov right on the nose. Fedotov blinks but takes it well.
Fedotov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fedotov throws an off balance right hand
and Minneo counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fedotov.
A cross from Minneo lands.
Fedotov connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Minneo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minneo lands a head kick. Fedotov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fedotov looks to throw the jab but Minneo is out of range.
Fedotov moves away from the strike by Minneo.
Minneo ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut.
Fedotov lands a nice hook to Minneo's body. Minneo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fedotov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minneo scores with a one two! Fedotov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Fedotov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a left hand
and Minneo counters with a good low kick that Fedotov was not able to check.
Minneo is looking to slow Fedotov down with leg kicks.
Minneo misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedotov misses the target.
Fedotov walks into a left hand.
Minneo fails to land with a series of punches.
Minneo jabs Fedotov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fedotov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Minneo counters with an inside leg kick.
Fedotov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minneo has time to react.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Minneo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Minneo.
Minneo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minneo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fedotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minneo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minneo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Minneo saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minneo slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minneo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Fedotov lands.
Fedotov scores with a leg kick.
Minneo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
Minneo connects with an inside leg kick.
Minneo sizes up Fedotov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minneo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fedotov takes a swing at Minneo's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minneo.
Minneo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minneo throws a nice head kick!
Fedotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fedotov stuns Minneo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minneo slips under a jab.
Sau Minneo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minneo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minneo pushes Fedotov away with a front kick.
Minneo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Fedotov misses.
Fedotov misses with a low kick.
Fedotov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Minneo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minneo thuds a left hand into Fedotov's body.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minneo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Minneo.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Minneo is just out of range.
Minneo scores with a jab. Fedotov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minneo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov throws an overhand right that lands on Minneo's shoulder, as Minneo tries to avoid the shot.
Minneo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minneo checks a leg kick.
Fedotov throws a leg kick
and Minneo counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a jab when Minneo was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Minneo.
Minneo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov swings for the body but Minneo moves out of range.
Fedotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minneo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedotov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Minneo. Fedotov shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sau Minneo.
I've got Minneo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sau Minneo!
Sau Minneo gave a mention to Closed - Thanks for Support in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Nate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
24
193 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
24
201 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Buchanan cracks Nate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nate tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buchanan swings for the body but Nate moves out of range.
Nate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nate preventing the sweep.
Buchanan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nate trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nate won't allow Buchanan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate being controlled here momentarily.
Buchanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nate is working hard here to advance position.
Nate postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Nate is fighting to break Buchanan's control of his arms but Buchanan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nate. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuri Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nate clinches up with Buchanan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nate works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Buchanan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nate is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these 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!
Nate throws a big right hand that misses.
Buchanan is trying to control the position but Nate postures up.
Nate throws a big elbow that misses.
Nate chips away with some ground and pound.
Nate wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Nate wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
Buchanan has his foot on Nate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nate works his way back into a safe position though.
Nate trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buchanan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate won't allow Buchanan to sweep him here.
Nate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nate is in close to Buchanan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buchanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nate is thwarting Buchanan's attempts to control the position.
Nate is nestled in close to Buchanan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nate misses with a head shot. Buchanan uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nate scoring with some ground and pound.
Nate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buchanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nate has managed to get both his arms back between Buchanan's legs - danger averted.
Buchanan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buchanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nate.
Nate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Our spies down at at 63745 inform us that Buchanan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nate with a nice head shot there.
Nate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buchanan's head.
Nate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Nate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate tries to free his leg and advance position but Buchanan is retaining full guard.
Nate wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Buchanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nate manages to avoid it.
Buchanan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buchanan stopping the sweep attempt from Nate.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buchanan's guard.
Nate postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buchanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buchanan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
Buchanan is trying to keep Nate in close.
Nate won't allow Buchanan to sweep him here.
Nate throws a strike but Buchanan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nate looking for a sweep. Not yet Nate, not yet.
Buchanan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate trying to control the position.
Nate keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Nate is looking for a triangle but Buchanan pushes his legs off easily.
Nate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buchanan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buchanan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
Nate stopping the sweep attempt from Buchanan.
Nate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buchanan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
Nate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buchanan is trying to keep Nate in close.
Nate wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buchanan holds on and takes a little breather.
Nate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nate postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nate defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nate wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Buchanan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Nate.
Buchanan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nate has managed to clinch.
Nate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buchanan stalling in the clinch but Nate improves position.
I was talking to Nate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nate lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nate.
Buchanan is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Nate fails to land.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
Nate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nate wants a takedown.
Nate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buchanan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Nate lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate lands a shoulder strike.
Nate breaks the clinch.
Nate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nate. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buchanan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buchanan is in Nate's guard.
Nate looking for a sweep. Not yet Nate, not yet.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Buchanan cracks Nate with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan looking to pass the guard.
Yuri Nate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buchanan cracks Nate with a solid left hand.
Buchanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nate wants to sweep but no luck.
Nate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buchanan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buchanan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nate is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nate defends well.
Nate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buchanan wants to sweep here but Nate controlling him for the moment.
Nate trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Buchanan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nate!
Buchanan working for a submission but Nate is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands with some strikes.
Buchanan working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate tries to hold on but Buchanan postures up.
Nate is desperately trying to improve his position but Buchanan has a good base and remains in mount.
Buchanan scoring with strikes but Nate is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buchanan with the ground and pound from mount.
Buchanan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nate?
Nate tries to hold on but Buchanan postures up.
Nate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Buchanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buchanan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Buchanan!
Paul Buchanan gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yuri Nate spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate when these pendejos don't wrestle me like pros! Vamos vamos!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Sotto Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Sotto Jr.
LeFleur loads up on a big right hand but Sotto Jr slips the punch.
LeFleur throws a looping overhand right but Sotto Jr ducks down to avoid it.
LeFleur tries to move into range but Sotto Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sotto Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LeFleur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sotto Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeFleur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeFleur wants to control from the top but Sotto Jr keeps moving.
Sotto Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
LeFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeFleur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeFleur tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotto Jr is retaining full guard.
LeFleur 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.
LeFleur is in close to Sotto Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
LeFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeFleur connects with a couple of short punches.
Sotto Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFleur is aware though and is defending well.
LeFleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeFleur throws a big elbow that misses.
Sotto Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFleur connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur postures up in Sotto Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sotto Jr blocks it.
LeFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sotto Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeFleur.
LeFleur passes into half guard.
Sotto Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFleur.
LeFleur is nestled in close to Sotto Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LeFleur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotto Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeFleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sotto Jr defending well though.
Sotto Jr wants to control but LeFleur is keeping busy.
Sotto Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeFleur.
Sotto Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr wants to control but LeFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LeFleur throws a strike but Sotto Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sotto Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sotto Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeFleur.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LeFleur is working Sotto Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sotto Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Sotto Jr has wrist control.
Sotto Jr is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
LeFleur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sotto Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeFleur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr looking to control.
LeFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotto Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sotto Jr trying to keep a closed guard but LeFleur is proving a slippery customer.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Umberto Sotto Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LeFleur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeFleur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sotto Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from LeFleur misses its intended target.
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Sotto Jr is just out of range.
Sotto Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeFleur connects with a jab.
Sotto Jr seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. LeFleur shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sotto Jr is backing up but LeFleur catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sotto Jr covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! LeFleur Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Allen LeFleur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Den Broeck's entrance music is Insane Clown Posse - Miracles. A fine choice. James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NWO Wolfpack. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
23
251 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
195 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James misses with a straight right.
Van Den Broeck throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Van Den Broeck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to full guard.
James wants to control but Van Den Broeck is keeping him busy.
James wants to pass the guard but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James wants to pass to mount but Van Den Broeck is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
James wants to pass to mount but Van Den Broeck is defending the position.
James is looking for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Van Den Broeck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James is keen to just control but Van Den Broeck is a slippery customer.
Van Den Broeck is looking to improve his position.
Van Den Broeck is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Den Broeck avoid being mounted?
James prevents Van Den Broeck from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and moves out of range.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Broeck's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Broeck tries to avoid it.
James ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Broeck.
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!
Van Den Broeck lands a jab to James's midsection.
A low kick from James misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Van Den Broeck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Broeck tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Broeck lands with a nice body kick.
Van Den Broeck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from James misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a two punch combo.
James thows a leg kick but Van Den Broeck checks it
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by James.
James throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and moves out of range.
James throws a solid leg kick but Van Den Broeck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Van Den Broeck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Den Broeck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Den Broeck.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Broeck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vincent Van Den Broeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Broeck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Den Broeck looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Van Den Broeck lands with an overhand left.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Broeck misses with a kick to the body.
Van Den Broeck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James misses with a low kick.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Den Broeck will feel that in the morning.
Vincent Van Den Broeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Broeck tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
James scores with a head kick. Van Den Broeck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Den Broeck dominated that round.
That's time! Van Den Broeck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Den Broeck lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Van Den Broeck cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck jabs at James's body.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James throws a front kick aimed at Van Den Broeck's knee but Van Den Broeck avoids it well.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Den Broeck defends it nicely.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Broeck connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Den Broeck tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Broeck works the jab nicely.
James walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Vincent Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James is breathing heavily.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Den Broeck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Broeck defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Den Broeck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Den Broeck is controlling James's posture.
James won't allow Van Den Broeck to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Broeck keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Van Den Broeck pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Broeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Broeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Vincent Van Den Broeck is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Den Broeck counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Den Broeck thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Van Den Broeck. No joy for James on that attempt.
Van Den Broeck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Van Den Broeck catches James right on the button with a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Den Broeck - that will leave a mark!
Van Den Broeck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Den Broeck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James 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 Van Den Broeck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Den Broeck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Den Broeck.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Den Broeck defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Den Broeck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James slips a jab and a cross from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck scoring well with a low kick there.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Broeck connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Van Den Broeck cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James moves forwards but Van Den Broeck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck jabs at James's body.
Van Den Broeck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Van Den Broeck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Den Broeck lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Den Broeck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Den Broeck dominated that second 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.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck checks a leg kick.
Van Den Broeck feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Nice jab there from Van Den Broeck.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Van Den Broeck breaks the clinch.
Van Den Broeck throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James throws a solid leg kick but Van Den Broeck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Van Den Broeck cracks James with an open hand slap.
Van Den Broeck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Broeck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a hook but Van Den Broeck avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck blocks a low kick nicely.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Den Broeck blocks the leg kick.
James scores with a takedown into Van Den Broeck's guard.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Den Broeck here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James preventing the sweep.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Van Den Broeck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James has his foot on Van Den Broeck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Den Broeck works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two 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!
Van Den Broeck looking to pass the guard.
Van Den Broeck passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James wants to control but Van Den Broeck is keeping busy.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Den Broeck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Den Broeck's back!
Van Den Broeck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Van Den Broeck is keeping busy.
Jimmy James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Den Broeck is in bad spot here.
James is persistently looking for the submission but Van Den Broeck is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James not allowing Van Den Broeck to control his hands.
James missing with strikes.
Van Den Broeck trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip.
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Den Broeck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if James gets his way!
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Den Broeck is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Den Broeck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Den Broeck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James avoiding Van Den Broeck 's attempts to control his hands.
James working for a choke but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James controlling well, preventing Van Den Broeck from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jimmy James just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Den Broeck finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Van Den Broeck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Den Broeck is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Van Den Broeck checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Broeck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Broeck tries a head kick but it misses.
James shoots in and drives through. Van Den Broeck sprawls well.
Van Den Broeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vincent Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Broeck moves out of range easily.
Van Den Broeck scores with a spinning back kick!
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab to the nose.
Van Den Broeck lands with a shot to the body.
Van Den Broeck lands an overhand right.
Van Den Broeck lands with a cross.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks the body kick.
James misses with a leg kick.
Van Den Broeck scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Broeck can pounce on him.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Den Broeck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Den Broeck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Van Den Broeck finds it's target.
James is looking to chop away at Van Den Broeck's legs.
Van Den Broeck throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Broeck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Broeck saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Broeck connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Den Broeck scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Van Den Broeck leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Den Broeck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Van Den Broeck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Den Broeck defends well and James ends up having to push Van Den Broeck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Den Broeck pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Den Broeck lands a nice uppercut.
Van Den Broeck stalling.
Van Den Broeck misses with a knee strike.
Van Den Broeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Den Broeck blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Den Broeck lands a body punch.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Den Broeck after a bit of a struggle.
Van Den Broeck lands with a light punch inside.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Den Broeck clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James working for the choke.
Van Den Broeck turns into James and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Den Broeck had his way with Jimmy James in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Den Broeck pinned against the cage. Van Den Broeck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck moves out of range of the strikes.
James looks to land a body kick but Van Den Broeck moved away.
Van Den Broeck scoring well with a low kick there.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Den Broeck tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Den Broeck to the ground. Van Den Broeck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James misses with a low kick.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
James checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Den Broeck can pounce on him.
Van Den Broeck throws a quick inside leg kick.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Den Broeck throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Den Broeck as he avoids it easily.
Vincent Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Den Broeck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Den Broeck tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Broeck saw it coming and moves away.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Broeck lands a head shot.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Den Broeck has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Broeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Broeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James controlling from the top position.
James looking to pass the guard.
James keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Den Broeck holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Den Broeck cracks the inside of James's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Den Broeck.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck is out of range.
Jimmy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Van Den Broeck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James scores with a takedown into Van Den Broeck's guard.
James trying to control but Van Den Broeck is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Broeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James postures up.
Van Den Broeck wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stands and throws Van Den Broeck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Den Broeck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Broeck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Den Broeck is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
Van Den Broeck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy James.
I think Van Den Broeck 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Den Broeck!
Vincent Van Den Broeck retains his heavyweight title!
Vincent Van Den Broeck 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
