 |
Death Squad 55:Josef vs Aharon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nader kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This Means War. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Nader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Morris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nader as he avoids it easily.
Nader tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Horrible takedown by Nader or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris which made him look bad.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nader.
Nader stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Nader moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris is trying to break the clinch but Nader has him pressed against the cage.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Nader.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morris gets underhooks to prevent Nader's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nader breaks from the clinch.
Morris tries to clinch but Nader moves out of range.
Nader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nader lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morris is keeping busy.
Nader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morris tries to break the clinch but Nader is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nader up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nader defends it nicely.
Morris goes for a double leg but Nader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nader continues to drive forward.
Morris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. Nader has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nader with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morris as Nader tries to tie him up.
Morris is trying to push Nader away but Nader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nader goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Charles Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nader avoids a kick to the body.
Morris fakes the leg kick and cracks Nader in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Nader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morris looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Nader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Nader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morris circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nader.
Nader looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Nader as Morris shoots in.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Nader, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Nader against the cage but Nader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris trying to land knees to the body.
Nader is trying to force a seperation but Morris has the dominant position.
Nader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris wants a takedown.
Nader is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morris is defending well.
Morris jumps guard but Nader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nader breaks from the clinch.
Morris tries to clinch up but Nader circles away and keeps his distance.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nader sprawls well. Nader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nader dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nader digs a right hand into Morris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morris's gas tank.
Nader digs a right hand underneath Morris's ribcage. Morris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Nader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Nader to work.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Nader has double underhooks.
Nader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nader leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Nader with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morris shoots in but Nader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Nader is winning the standup battle so far.
Nader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nader shoots in looking for a takedown. Morris tries to sprawl out of it but Nader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Nader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morris.
Morris tries to pull guard but Nader holds him up against the cage and eventually Morris drops back down to his feet.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nader has him pressed against the cage.
Nader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nader up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Nader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nader shoots in looking for a takedown. Morris tries to sprawl out of it but Nader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Nader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Nader on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nader's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nader wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nader is trying to keep Morris in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nader controlling Morris's posture.
Nader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frank Nader has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morris has Nader up against the cage in a clinch.
Nader tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away.
Morris wants to break free but Nader has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nader is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nader successfully pulls guard.
Nader has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Nader throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nader wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nader is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Morris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Nader which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris looks for a takedown but Nader sprawls well.
Morris gets a clinch.
Nader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morris.
Frank Nader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nader successfully pulls guard.
Charles Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris won't allow Nader to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Morris.
I think Nader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Nader!
Frank Nader 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. Birdman Lugz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
181 cm
38
171 lbs
3 - 36 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lugz defends it nicely.
Machine has been working on his balance at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lugz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lugz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lugz is not content to let Machine control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lugz's head.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lugz is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is nestled in close to Lugz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lugz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Machine!
Rock Machine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Everette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beastly Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Everette has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Everette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beastly Downs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs slips a jab and a cross from Everette.
Downs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Everette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Everette lands with a nice combination. Downs backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Everette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Downs doesn't seem phased though.
Downs walks into a straight right hand from Everette.
Everette throws a right and a left that Downs avoids nicely.
Everette misses with a wild body shot.
Everette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Everette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downs.
Everette scores with a one two! Downs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Downs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs blocks a head kick by Everette.
Everette scores with a decent looking hook.
Everette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Everette lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Downs backs up against the cage.
Downs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Everette moves out of range of the leg kick from Downs.
Everette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Downs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Everette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Everette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everette misses with a series of wild punches.
Everette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downs eats them both and turns towards Everette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Everette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Downs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Everette.
Everette tries to bum rush Downs with a series of wild strikes but Downs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Everette misses.
Everette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Everette's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Everette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Everette.
A bone on bone clash there as Everette blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Everette, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Everette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downs avoids the body shot from Everette.
Downs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Everette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Everette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Everette.
Everette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Everette scores with a jab to the head.
Everette moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Everette catches Downs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Everette.
Everette throws a body punch but Downs moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everette cracks Downs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Everette misses with a few strikes there.
Downs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Everette.
Everette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Downs on the side of the head.
Everette checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everette throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
Downs misses with a head kick.
Downs 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Downs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Everette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Everette dominated that round.
That's time! Everette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Downs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Everette lands with a hook. Downs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Downs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Downs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Downs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Downs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Everette.
Everette jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Everette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Everette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Downs's head.
Danny Everette is winning the standup battle so far.
Everette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Everette does no damage.
No joy there for Everette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Everette misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Everette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Everette blocks the low kick.
Downs misses with a head kick.
Everette avoids a kick to the body.
Everette scores with a three punch combo!
Everette closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Everette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danny Everette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Everette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danny Everette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Downs. Downs obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Everette scores with a four punch combination!
Downs is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everette lands with a nice combination. Downs backs away looking to recover.
Downs is still on wobbly legs! Can Everette finish him?
Nice shot by Everette.
Everette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Everette lunges at Downs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Downs's hand.
Downs avoids the head kick by Everette.
Downs seems to have recovered his senses.
Everette misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Downs wants to land a leg kick but Everette is out of range.
Everette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Everette misses with a double jab
and Downs counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Everette. Those never looked like landing.
Everette is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Everette misses with the combination.
Everette lands a really nice looking cross but Downs seems unphased.
Everette throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Everette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Everette misses with a few strikes there.
Everette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Everette misses with a two punch combination.
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Everette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Downs.
Everette lands a body shot.
Everette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Everette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Everette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Everette.
Everette walks forward, straight into a front kick from Downs.
Downs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Everette does no damage.
Downs throws a body kick that misses.
Everette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Everette dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Everette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Everette.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Downs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Everette has got the better of the exchanges.
Everette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Everette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Everette moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Everette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Everette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downs.
Everette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Everette jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Everette scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Everette misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs throws a head kick that misses.
Everette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by Everette as he checks the leg kick.
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downs throws a sloppy head kick and Everette moves out of range easily.
Downs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Everette.
Everette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Everette lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everette throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
Everette punishes Downs's body with a nice straight punch.
Downs fails to land with a series of punches.
Everette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Downs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Everette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Everette swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Everette.
Good work by Downs as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Everette.
Downs throws a leg kick that misses.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Everette.
Everette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Everette slips a straight right by Downs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everette looks to land a combination but Downs avoids it well.
Everette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beastly Downs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everette misses with the combination.
Everette throws a nice looking combination but Downs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Everette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Everette.
Everette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Everette looks to land a right hand but Downs moved out of range.
Downs blocks a leg kick.
Danny Everette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Everette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Everette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Everette has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Everette!
A relieved looking Danny Everette 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobero Shimasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Randy's choice of entrance music: Machinehead. Nobero Shimasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobero Shimasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimasaki misses with a head kick.
Shimasaki looks to land a body kick but Randy moved away.
Shimasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Randy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Randy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shimasaki wants to sweep here but Randy controlling him for the moment.
Shimasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shimasaki is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shimasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Shimasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimasaki instigates a clinch.
Shimasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Randy blocks with his arms.
Shimasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shimasaki misses with a knee strike.
Shimasaki decides to pull guard.
Randy stopping the sweep attempt from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Randy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shimasaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Shimasaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shimasaki.
Randy looks winded!
Shimasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimasaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shimasaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimasaki looks for a takedown but Randy sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki throws a low kick but Randy moves out of range easily.
Shimasaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimasaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shimasaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Randy letting Shimasaki take a breather here.
Shimasaki misses with a knee to the head.
Shimasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Randy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shimasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randy pinned against the cage. Randy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobero Shimasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Shimasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Shimasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimasaki misses with a knee strike.
Shimasaki pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shimasaki clinches.
Shimasaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Randy blocks it with crossed arms.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shimasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randy as he jumps to the side.
Shimasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimasaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimasaki connects with a right hand. Randy shakes it off.
Randy is rocked!
Nobero Shimasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Shimasaki comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Randy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Randy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobero Shimasaki!
As Nobero Shimasaki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Waging War for Team Goroshi - Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition - Blacksmith Gym'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edoja Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Davies (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.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
26
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edoja Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Davies!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies throws a right hand that Mark ducks under and follows up with a left that Mark also avoids with ease.
Davies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davies lands the left hand.
Mark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davies.
Davies misses with a double jab.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark drops Davies with a beautiful combination! Davies stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mark is looking for the KO!
Davies is rocked!
It looks like Richie Davies has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Mark finish him?
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
Mark keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davies seems to have recovered his senses.
Davies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Davies head around and knocks him out cold! Mark hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edoja Mark!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny White (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.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Ramirez cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White walks into a jab.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
White is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
White passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
White controlling the pace for now.
White wants to finish this one by submission but Ramirez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by White.
White content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
White working 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!
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ramirez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Ramirez.
White manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
White is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
White trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
White wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White passes into half guard.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that!
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramirez hang on?
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White looking to secure an arm triangle but Ramirez defends it well.
White working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramirez is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can.
White is landing with some decent strikes but Ramirez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramirez turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working a defensive guard here.
White is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ramirez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to White's body to avoid the submission. White has instead reached around Ramirez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! White arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny White!
A very excited looking Danny White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Spartan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan is looking to clinch but Koko is avoiding it.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Koko shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartan is defended easily by Koko.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koko swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Spartan lands with an overhand left.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Koko is avoiding it.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Koko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Spartan.
Spartan throws a combination that misses
and Koko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Koko circles away and keeps his distance.
Koko stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koko.
Koko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartan.
Spartan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koko swivels and escapes.
Michael Koko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
Koko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spartan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spartan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spartan looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koko stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but Koko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Koko.
A short right from Koko on the inside.
Koko lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Koko.
Koko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Koko.
Koko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
A body shot lands from Koko.
Koko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartan is trying to break free.
Koko misses with some punches.
Koko scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koko has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
Koko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koko misses with a punch to the body.
Koko misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koko.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Koko.
Koko working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koko.
Koko lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koko.
Koko misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Koko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koko prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koko throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Koko scores with a hook to the body.
Koko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Koko.
Koko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Koko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Koko lands with a right to the head.
Koko has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
Koko scores with a shoulder strike.
Koko lands a right hand.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Koko.
A short right from Koko on the inside.
Koko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Koko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koko.
Koko is working Spartan over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koko.
Koko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spartan or not.
Koko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koko misses with a series of wild punches.
Koko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koko stuffs the takedown attempt from Spartan. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koko but Koko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koko lands with a shot to the body.
Spartan gets a double leg takedown into Koko's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koko wants to stand but Spartan is controlling the position.
Koko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Koko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Koko back against the cage.
Koko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koko is leaning against Spartan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koko pushes Spartan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Koko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Koko.
Koko tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Koko back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koko lands with a short shot to the head.
Koko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koko lands with a right to the head.
Koko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koko scores with a hook to the body.
Koko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Koko scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartan is rocked!
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Koko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Koko lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Koko.
Koko scores with a shot to the side of Spartan's head.
Koko tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Koko lands a right hand.
Spartan is still on wobbly legs! Can Koko finish him?
Koko drops Spartan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Spartan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Koko misses with some punches.
Koko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Koko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Koko.
Koko lands a left hand.
Koko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spartan or not.
Koko lands a big right hand that drops Spartan! The killer instinct kicks in and Koko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Koko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koko!
Our winner, Michael Koko, 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.
The defeated John Spartan had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board i guess...'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Rusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusky's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. Little Rusky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
28
140 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
|
170 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Rusky!
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, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redban swivels and escapes.
Redban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rusky shoots in and drives through. Redban sprawls well.
Redban tries to clinch there but Rusky circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redban.
Redban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rusky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rusky shoots in for a takedown but Redban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Rusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusky dives in for a single leg takedown but Redban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rusky is trying to push Redban away but Redban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rusky prevents Redban from breaking the clinch.
Redban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redban is fending him off so far but Rusky persists. Nope, Redban circles away and we're back to standing.
Redban with a hook.
Oooooh!!! Redban has knocked Rusky down with a huge combo! Redban steps away and waves a wobbly Rusky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rusky is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Rusky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusky shoots in but Redban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rusky is breathing heavily.
Rusky walks into a jab.
Redban is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Redban shuts the power down on Rusky. Lights out, game over! Redban is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Redban!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aharon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Space Oddity as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
30
184 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
|
195 cm
33
281 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aharon Robinson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Dellal misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Dellal backing up. Dellal nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson tests Dellal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dellal blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Dellal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dellal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 11th Planet Fitness ($100/wk) in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Robinson. Dellal shrugs it off though.
Dellal dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aharon Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dellal misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dellal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Robinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dellal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dellal.
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!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Dellal avoids them all with ease.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dellal doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dellal.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dellal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Dellal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dellal has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Dellal manages to pass to side control!
Dellal working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellal tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him.
Robinson regains half guard.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dellal pulls his head out easily.
Dellal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellal.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dellal pulls his head out easily.
Dellal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dellal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dellal.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Dellal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dellal 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.
Robinson won't allow Dellal to pass to mount.
Dellal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Dellal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Dellal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Dellal eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dellal in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Dellal in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dellal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Dellal eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dellal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dellal pulls his head out easily.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellal.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dellal 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.
Dellal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson wants to control but Dellal passes into side.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Dellal landing strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to buck Dellal off but Dellal is having none of it.
Dellal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Dellal keeps moving and retains side control.
Dellal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dellal trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Dellal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dellal scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellal trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
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 Josef Dellal.
I think Dellal 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Dellal!
A relieved looking Josef Dellal 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
