 |
LAC 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Paul Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt has chosen ''Broken Out In Love'' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sean Paul Wyatt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 202 cm
26
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
199 cm
19
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Paul Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Wyatt swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
It looks like Sean Paul Wyatt has been cut.
Hernandez works on Wyatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Wyatt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hernandez just leaning against Wyatt, taking a breather.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Wyatt lands.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Wyatt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Wyatt blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wyatt blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Wyatt in a clinch.
Hernandez pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez closes the distance and pushes Wyatt back into the cage.
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez sends Wyatt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hernandez is motioning to the referee to let Wyatt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wyatt is rocked!
Hernandez lands a big right hook! Wyatt looks hurt but is still standing! Hernandez lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Wyatt falls down and Hernandez dives in with a huge hammer fist! Wyatt's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hernandez runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Hernandez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
20
284 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
|
173 cm
27
238 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathew Ore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore walks into a left hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ore.
Ore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Ore's ribs.
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
Ore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Ore's midsection.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ore takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ore somewhat.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ore rather than just go for the knockout.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ore.
Ore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ore misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ore lands a head kick. Vovchanchyn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Ore knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ore's hands.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ore doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Ore knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vovchanchyn.
Ore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Vovchanchyn lands.
Ore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Ore ducks under and follows up with a left that Ore also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn cracks Ore with an open hand slap.
Ore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn thuds his right hand into Ore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ore. Ore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore takes one to the chin there.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vovchanchyn, as that shot connected.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ore 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ore tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovchanchyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ore tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Ore ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing.
Ore ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Ore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Ore moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Ore loads up on a big left hand.
Ore wants to clinch but Vovchanchyn slips to the side
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ore doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Ore or perhaps it was just good defense by Vovchanchyn which made him look bad.
Vovchanchyn catches Ore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vovchanchyn. Beautiful body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Vovchanchyn.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vovchanchyn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Ore.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Ore walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Ore's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Ore has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn pushes Ore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vovchanchyn.
A right handed body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vovchanchyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Ore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vovchanchyn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into Ore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ore's gas tank.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Ore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into Ore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ore's gas tank.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vovchanchyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn is working Ore over against the cage.
Vovchanchyn pushes Ore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ore backwards.
A hook to the body from Vovchanchyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ore controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Ore takes a shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Ore blocks it.
Vovchanchyn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Ore controls the action.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross.
Vovchanchyn lands with a straight right. Ore didn't see that one coming.
Mathew Ore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn punishes Ore's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Vovchanchyn finds it's way through Ore's defenses.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Ore just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ore somewhat.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn lands with an overhand left.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Ore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ore's hand.
Ore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Ore's belly button to the back.
Vovchanchyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Ore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing.
Ore walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good body shot.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vovchanchyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Ore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ore walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
Vovchanchyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ore at a distance.
Mathew Ore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Ore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn lands a two punch combo.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook to the body. Ore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ore on the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Ore.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ore's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vovchanchyn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Renato Anechine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von has chosen Eminem guilty conscience as his entrance music. Cat Von will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
27
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
201 cm
21
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Anechine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cat Von!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anechine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von - the referee stops the clock and Anechine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von. Anechine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anechine is breathing heavily.
Anechine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Renato Anechine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von lands a nice shot to the body.
Von scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von cracks Anechine with an open hand slap.
Von scores with a leg kick.
Von goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Anechine drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Von follows Anechine to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cat Von!
Cat Von took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank Moosh and the guys @the gym for making this Happen !'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Dean Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braun Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
27
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Nicholls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a swing at Nicholls's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Nicholls moves away and avoids it.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicholls.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicholls.
Nicholls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholls clinches with his opponent.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Nicholls.
Nicholls misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries to pull guard but Nicholls holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicholls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicholls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholls working aggressively here.
Nicholls lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicholls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Nicholls misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Nicholls presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicholls will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholls lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nicholls trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicholls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva looks winded!
Nicholls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicholls distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nicholls lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nicholls lands a couple of elbows.
Nicholls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicholls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nicholls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is rocked!
Nicholls postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Nicholls keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nicholls and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nicholls can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Nicholls!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Nicholls 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Banks 's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Banks !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Li wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Banks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Banks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks pushes Li away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Li gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Li.
Banks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Li asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Banks defending against the ground and pound.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Banks is not content to let Li control the position.
We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to escape the position but Li is controlling the position.
Banks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Li asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Li throws an elbow but Banks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Li misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banks parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banks to escape.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Banks is pushing Li's head away, looking to escape. Li manages to hold on to the position though.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li wants to control for a moment but Banks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Li winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to escape.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
Li with the ground and pound but Banks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Li fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Banks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Banks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li controlling Banks 's posture.
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banks !
A nice elbow there by Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying desperately to get to his feet.
Li looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks !
It looks like Rashad Banks has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Li there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Li throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Li thowing shots but they're missing.
Banks wants to try and get back to his feet.
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks tries to buck Li off but he can't manage it.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Banks 's cut.
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.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Li throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Banks !
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Jason Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is looking to get back to is feet but Banks passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks working the ground and pound.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banks off and has taken his back!
Banks is trying to get back to his feet but Li has full control of the position and if anything, Banks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Li missing with punches from the back.
Banks holding both Li 's hands and preventing any damage.
Li misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is throwing shots to the body but Banks manages to wriggle free. Li pounces on him again and ends up in Banks 's guard.
Li prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Banks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Li manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Li landing punches.
Banks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Li landing punches.
Banks is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li lands a big shot to the head and Banks winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Li!
Jason Li 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niwat Sirichok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Akimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akimura has chosen The Good and the Bad as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
27
276 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
26
248 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niwat Sirichok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Akimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirichok is looking to clinch.
Akimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Akimura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sirichok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sirichok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirichok.
Akimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirichok.
Akimura throws a big shot that misses.
Sirichok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akimura takes a swing at Sirichok's ribcage but misses.
Sirichok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirichok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirichok slaps away a takedown attempt from Akimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirichok clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirichok.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akimura blocking some punches.
Sirichok lands an elbow that stopped Akimura in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
Nice elbow from Sirichok.
It looks like Felix Akimura has been cut.
Akimura takes an elbow to the temple.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside that Akimura shrugs off.
Akimura blocking some punches.
Akimura stalling in the clinch but Sirichok improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside that Akimura shrugs off.
Sirichok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
Akimura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirichok lands a damaging elbow.
Sirichok throws a head punch that misses.
Akimura is trying to pull guard but Sirichok has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sirichok.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside that Akimura shrugs off.
Akimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akimura tries to work over Sirichok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sirichok controlling the action here for a moment.
Sirichok using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akimura looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirichok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Felix Akimura's cut even more.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sirichok lands a damaging elbow.
Akimura misses with a body punch.
Akimura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sirichok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sirichok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akimura.
Sirichok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sirichok tries a knee to the head but Akimura blocks it.
Akimura is trying to pull guard but Sirichok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niwat Sirichok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Akimura.
Sirichok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akimura's defenses.
Akimura is looking for a takedown.
Sirichok lands an elbow that stopped Akimura in his tracks for a moment.
Akimura tries to break the clinch but Sirichok is controlling the position.
Sirichok leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akimura tries to break free but Sirichok pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sirichok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akimura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirichok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akimura takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sirichok.
Sirichok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Felix Akimura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Sirichok.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sirichok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akimura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sirichok has him pressed against the cage.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside that Akimura shrugs off.
Sirichok leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niwat Sirichok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Akimura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sirichok defending well as Akimura loads up on a big left hand.
Akimura throws a body punch but Sirichok moves out of range.
Akimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirichok tries to close the distance and clinch but Akimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirichok fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akimura takes a swing at Sirichok's ribcage but misses.
Akimura throws a hook to the side of Sirichok's head but Sirichok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niwat Sirichok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirichok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirichok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sirichok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akimura is in Sirichok's guard.
Akimura stands and throws Sirichok's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sirichok is looking for a sweep.
Akimura trying to control the position but Sirichok is working away.
Akimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sirichok is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Akimura yanks on the arm and Sirichok is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Akimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Akimura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Felix Akimura made sure he mentioned The Dark Side, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots for a takedown but Burgundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgundy is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Burgundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Burgundy leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Li closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgundy circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Li looks winded!
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Galu Li has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burgundy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Li sprawling to the canvas! Li rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgundy finish him?!
Li is rocked!
Burgundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy throws a shot to the body.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Li tries to get into range but Burgundy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Li! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Burgundy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RATM: Killing in the Name. Frank Gore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gore cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Gore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Frank Gore has been cut.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Gore checks it.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Gore.
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!
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Gore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Gore connects with a crisp jab.
Gore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a jab when Gore was well out of range.
Gore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gore shoots in and gets a takedown into Sackett's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gore is pushing down on Sackett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sackett is fighting to maintain full guard but Gore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett has hold of Gore's hands but Gore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sackett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Gore is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Gore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore wants to free his trapped foot but Sackett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gore thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Gore throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Gore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gore trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gore in particular looking to stall.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sackett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sackett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gore working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gore winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gore trying to pass the guard but Sackett defending well.
Sackett is refusing to be controlled, as Gore sits in half guard.
Gore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gore thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gore.
Gore is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Gore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sackett tries to get out of the position.
Sackett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gore.
Gore works over Sackett with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sackett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sackett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sackett!
Sackett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gore is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett wants to improve his position but Gore is controlling well.
Gore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sackett as he works his way to full guard.
Gore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gore wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Gore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Gore misses.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett thumps Gore with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Gore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Gore.
Flagon Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Gore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Flagon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Gore saw that one coming.
Gore moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Gore avoids it easily.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Gore moves out of range of the strikes.
Gore thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Gore drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Gore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gore checks the leg kick.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gore checks it well.
Horrible takedown by Gore or perhaps it was just good defense by Sackett which made him look bad.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gore.
Gore scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gore checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Gore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gore ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Flagon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sackett's guard.
Gore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Gore postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Gore's knee but Gore avoids it well.
Gore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Gore checks it.
Sackett throws a right hand that Gore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gore also avoids with ease.
Gore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sackett to the ground. Gore is now in Sackett's guard.
Gore connects with a couple of short punches.
Gore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gore controls the pace.
Gore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore working the strikes but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gore wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gore.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gore connects with a nice short shot to Sackett's temple.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Gore has control of the leg.
Flagon Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gore throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Gore winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gore is looking for a kimura here.
Gore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sackett tries to roll over but Gore keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gore lands strikes from half guard.
Gore trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Gore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gore working over Sackett with some ground and pound. Sackett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flagon Sackett's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Gore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gore controlling the action here.
Gore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gore 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gore!
A relieved looking Frank Gore 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
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Mcarthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcarthur comes to the cage accompanied by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE...KILLING IN THE NAME OF. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Mcarthur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Mcarthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaepernick works Mcarthur's body with a nice hook.
Mcarthur tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaepernick counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaepernick closes the distance and clinches.
Mcarthur throws a head punch that misses.
Kaepernick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcarthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaepernick is just out of range.
Mcarthur throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcarthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaepernick scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcarthur throws out a loose jab but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcarthur lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcarthur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaepernick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcarthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has closed the distance and engaged Mcarthur in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthur has a couple of punches blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaepernick lands a jab to the head.
BOOM! Kaepernick lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mcarthur. Mcarthur tries to recover but Kaepernick is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mcarthur lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Kaepernick!
Colin Kaepernick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Colin Kaepernick, 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
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaMarcus Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Patch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell's entrance music is My Time - Fabolous & Jeremih. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patch's choice of entrance music: Stormtrooper-Pepper. JaMarcus Russell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
26
281 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JaMarcus Russell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cabbage Patch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell wants to clinch but Patch slips to the side
and Patch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patch misses with a series of wild punches.
Patch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patch misses with the combination.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Patch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patch stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaMarcus Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.
Patch throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Patch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Patch misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patch throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Patch throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell connects with a right hand. Patch shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell shoots and misses
and Patch counters with a left and a right that stings Russell.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Patch does no damage.
Patch fails with the takedown.
A combination from Patch does no damage.
Patch looks winded!
Patch shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Patch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell in side control, throwing shots but Patch defends.
Patch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Russell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Patch regains half guard.
Patch trying to control from the bottom.
Patch is trying to get back to full guard.
Russell uses his free foot to push down on Patch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Patch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell avoids the attempt from Patch to control.
Russell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Patch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Patch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patch is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patch.
Patch won't allow Russell to get back to his feet.
Patch looking to pass the guard.
Patch 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.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Patch 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!
Patch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cabbage Patch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patch fails with a takedown attempt.
Patch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Patch with that takedown attempt.
Patch goes for a double leg but Russell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Russell continues to drive forward.
JaMarcus Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Patch.
Patch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patch lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand.
JaMarcus Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patch misses with a looping right.
Patch throws a combination that misses
and Russell counters with a leg kick.
Patch is breathing heavily.
Patch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JaMarcus Russell!
JaMarcus Russell retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking JaMarcus Russell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
