 |
SFL 73 Eroglu vs Lannister PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragner Thlekbuidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavle Cvorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragner Thlekbuidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavle Cvorovic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thlekbuidi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cvorovic's half guard.
Cvorovic is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Thlekbuidi is going to stand back up.
Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.
Cvorovic wants to get back to full guard.
Thlekbuidi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cvorovic is just riding it out for now. Thlekbuidi eventually gives up the hold.
Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura but Cvorovic is defending well.
Cvorovic is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.
Cvorovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cvorovic is proving hard to escape from.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Cvorovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.
Thlekbuidi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cvorovic keeping full guard, as Thlekbuidi tries to pass.
Cvorovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand but Cvorovic is controlling from the bottom.
Cvorovic trying to control the position.
Cvorovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavle Cvorovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Cvorovic with that takedown attempt.
Ragner Thlekbuidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thlekbuidi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thlekbuidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cvorovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thlekbuidi, into his guard.
Thlekbuidi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cvorovic gets to his feet. Thlekbuidi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thlekbuidi scores with a takedown into Cvorovic's guard.
Thlekbuidi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cvorovic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thlekbuidi has gone for a leg lock! Cvorovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thlekbuidi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cvorovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cvorovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cvorovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thlekbuidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cvorovic working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cvorovic stands up from Thlekbuidi's guard - Cvorovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thlekbuidi shoots in and bounces Cvorovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragner Thlekbuidi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cvorovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thlekbuidi's waist but Thlekbuidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cvorovic off to one side.
Thlekbuidi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cvorovic's guard.
Cvorovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cvorovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thlekbuidi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cvorovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thlekbuidi is aware though and is defending well.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cvorovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.
Thlekbuidi is looking to stand up but Cvorovic won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thlekbuidi wanted to stand there but Cvorovic had control of the position.
Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.
Thlekbuidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thlekbuidi looking to pass the guard.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cvorovic is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cvorovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thlekbuidi has managed to get both his arms back between Cvorovic's legs - danger averted.
Cvorovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thlekbuidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cvorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thlekbuidi is pushing down on Cvorovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cvorovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Thlekbuidi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cvorovic is looking to control Thlekbuidi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cvorovic avoid being mounted?
Thlekbuidi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cvorovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cvorovic controls his leg.
Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cvorovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.
Thlekbuidi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cvorovic is trying to maintain the position but Thlekbuidi is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cvorovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thlekbuidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic is trying to control the position but Thlekbuidi postures up.
Cvorovic has a closed guard, preventing Thlekbuidi from standing up.
Thlekbuidi is fighting to break Cvorovic's control of his arms but Cvorovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cvorovic is trying to keep Thlekbuidi in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cvorovic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragner Thlekbuidi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thlekbuidi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cvorovic is looking for a triangle but Thlekbuidi pushes his legs off easily.
Thlekbuidi wants to pass the guard but Cvorovic is keeping the position.
Cvorovic working a defensive guard here.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Cvorovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thlekbuidi is looking to stand up but Cvorovic won't let him.
Cvorovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cvorovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thlekbuidi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thlekbuidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cvorovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thlekbuidi, into his guard.
Cvorovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cvorovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thlekbuidi is trying to improve his position.
Thlekbuidi is looking to get back to his feet here but Cvorovic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thlekbuidi's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thlekbuidi breaks Cvorovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cvorovic is trying to keep Thlekbuidi in close.
Thlekbuidi stopping the sweep attempt from Cvorovic.
Cvorovic is pulling down on Thlekbuidi's head to control his posture.
Thlekbuidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cvorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavle Cvorovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thlekbuidi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cvorovic is trying to defend but Thlekbuidi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thlekbuidi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cvorovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thlekbuidi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cvorovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ragner Thlekbuidi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cvorovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thlekbuidi wants to get back to his feet.
Cvorovic keeping control of the position.
Thlekbuidi is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cvorovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Thlekbuidi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragner Thlekbuidi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thlekbuidi 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragner Thlekbuidi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byambadorj's entrance music is OST. A fine choice. Third Dag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
25
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
270 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Third Dag!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byambadorj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byambadorj throws a lazy uppercut
and Dag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Byambadorj's guard now.
Dag trying to control but Byambadorj is working from the bottom.
Byambadorj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag won't allow Byambadorj to sweep him here.
Dag trying to control the position from guard on top but Byambadorj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byambadorj trying to control the position here.
Byambadorj wants to sweep here but Dag controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byambadorj throws a lazy right hand but Dag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Byambadorj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Third Dag has been cut.
Byambadorj lands a big uppercut and Dag crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dag looks OK. Byambadorj waves Dag back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dag looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Byambadorj is trying to maintain the position but Dag is very close to passing his half guard.
Dag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dag looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dag trying to pass the guard but Byambadorj defending well.
Byambadorj pushes Dag off and gets back to his feet.
Byambadorj throws a hook but Dag avoids it easily.
Byambadorj looks to land a body kick but Dag moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Dag scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has been cut.
Dag fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byambadorj circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dag to the canvas! Dag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Byambadorj keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
A victorious Davaanyamyn Byambadorj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Legendary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Tarkovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tarkovsky's choice of entrance music: Sergei Rachmaninov- Bells of Moscow . This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
176 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Legendary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Tarkovsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarkovsky misses with a left hand
and Legendary counters by clinching up.
Tarkovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Legendary won't allow it.
Tarkovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legendary lands a right hand.
It looks like Alexandr Tarkovsky has been cut.
Tarkovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legendary blocking some punches.
Legendary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legendary darts in and clinches Tarkovsky up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tarkovsky fails to land.
Legendary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarkovsky or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legendary.
Legendary lands with a right to the head.
Legendary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legendary scores with a shoulder strike.
Legendary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarkovsky or not.
A hook to the body from Legendary.
Tarkovsky looks winded!
Tarkovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarkovsky is rocked!
A body shot lands from Legendary.
A right hook to the body lands for Legendary.
Legendary lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarkovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Legendary finish him?
Legendary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legendary instigates a clinch.
Legendary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legendary dips a shoulder and cracks Tarkovsky with a mighty uppercut! Tarkovsky falls back against the cage and Legendary unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tarkovsky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Legendary screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Legendary!
Mr Legendary thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RZ Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
|
189 cm
24
202 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, RZ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aikawa slips under a jab from Silva.
Aikawa shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aikawa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aikawa's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aikawa wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aikawa looking to pass the guard.
Aikawa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Aikawa moved out of range.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aikawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Aikawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aikawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Aikawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aikawa tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Aikawa is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aikawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Aikawa eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is staying active underneath Aikawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aikawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aikawa, into his guard.
Silva 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aikawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aikawa has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Aikawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to control but Aikawa is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking to advance position but Aikawa won't allow it.
Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Aikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is keen to just control but Aikawa is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aikawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Aikawa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aikawa fails with the takedown.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Aikawa's shoulder, as Aikawa tries to avoid the shot.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aikawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aikawa has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Aikawa stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Aikawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aikawa has Silva in his guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aikawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Love Aikawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Aikawa's legs - danger averted.
Aikawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Aikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aikawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva wants to control from the top but Aikawa keeps moving.
Aikawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aikawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Aikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Aikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because RZ Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva throws the left hand but Aikawa avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Aikawa's shoulder, as Aikawa tries to avoid the shot.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aikawa slips under a jab from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aikawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aikawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Aikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aikawa is defended easily by Silva.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Aikawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva wants to break free but Aikawa has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Aikawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to push Aikawa away but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to push Aikawa away but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Aikawa.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
RZ Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Aikawa tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva letting Aikawa take a breather here.
RZ Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Aikawa is controlling him.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aikawa.
Aikawa lands with a left to the head.
Aikawa has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Love Aikawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aikawa as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva is trying to push Aikawa away but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Aikawa back against the cage.
Aikawa breaks from the clinch.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aikawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
RZ Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a looping right.
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 RZ Silva.
I think Aikawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love Aikawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Love Aikawa 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Outfuh Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kroner Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen The Last of Mohicans as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
|
177 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Outfuh Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kroner Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Blood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kroner Silva has been cut.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Blood throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Blood moves into the clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Blood has double underhooks.
Silva blocks a body shot from Blood.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Blood's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blood.
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Blood.
Blood 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.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blood's efforts to push away.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood moves out of range of the body kick.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blood, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Blood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Blood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Blood.
Blood blocking some punches.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood working hard to break the clinch.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Blood breaks from the clinch.
Blood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Blood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Blood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blood throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blood.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Blood.
Blood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blood has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva motions for Blood to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Blood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outfuh Blood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kroner Silva's cut.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blood thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blood closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood breaks the clinch.
Silva slips a straight right by Blood.
Blood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Outfuh Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Blood catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Blood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Good body shot from Blood.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outfuh Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Blood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Blood lands a left hand.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva is rocked!
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Blood keeps him there for the moment.
Blood lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Blood.
Blood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva lunges at Blood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blood's hand.
Blood with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva avoids the body shot from Blood.
Outfuh Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blood clinches up against the cage.
Blood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Blood misses.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outfuh Blood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kroner Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
It looks like Outfuh Blood has been cut.
Blood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva tries to work over Blood's front leg with a kick but Blood checks it.
A leg kick checked by Blood.
Blood lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Blood scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Blood throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Blood follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outfuh Blood!
Outfuh Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
23
142 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
|
177 cm
24
157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Corpsegrinder's guard.
Vanderbeet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanderbeet drops back looking for a leg! Corpsegrinder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corpsegrinder manages to kick Vanderbeet off! Vanderbeet jumps back into Corpsegrinder's guard.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corpsegrinder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corpsegrinder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanderbeet won't allow Corpsegrinder to get back to his feet.
Corpsegrinder keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
Corpsegrinder keeping full guard, as Vanderbeet tries to pass.
Our spies down at at [CBK] ONI Grappling Academy inform us that Corpsegrinder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vanderbeet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Horacio Vanderbeet just wasn't active enough.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet shoots in and drives through. Corpsegrinder sprawls well.
We've been told by Vanderbeet's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corpsegrinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderbeet blocks a head kick by Corpsegrinder.
Vanderbeet misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corpsegrinder scores with a head kick.
Stardust Corpsegrinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice head kick!
Corpsegrinder looks for the body kick but Vanderbeet saw that one coming.
Vanderbeet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corpsegrinder counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and clinches up with Corpsegrinder, looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet pushes Corpsegrinder against the cage but Corpsegrinder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Vanderbeet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderbeet blocks the body kick.
Vanderbeet gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet is working for a submission of some sort.
Vanderbeet is looking for a kimura but Corpsegrinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vanderbeet to get the leverage.
Corpsegrinder trying to hold on to Vanderbeet's head to control him but Vanderbeet postures up.
Vanderbeet postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Corpsegrinder to stand up.
Corpsegrinder throws the kick towards the body but Vanderbeet avoids it.
Corpsegrinder tries to sprawl but Vanderbeet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to full guard.
Corpsegrinder is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries to pass to full mount but Corpsegrinder defends it.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet prevents Corpsegrinder from improving his position.
Vanderbeet wants to work for an arm triangle but Corpsegrinder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vanderbeet misses with a head shot. Corpsegrinder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vanderbeet scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corpsegrinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corpsegrinder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corpsegrinder controlling the position easily from mount.
Vanderbeet is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corpsegrinder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet looks to clinch
and Corpsegrinder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corpsegrinder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Corpsegrinder.
Vanderbeet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanderbeet tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanderbeet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corpsegrinder breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanderbeet.
Corpsegrinder is looking to land body kicks.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch there but Corpsegrinder circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stardust Corpsegrinder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet looks to land a left hand but Corpsegrinder moved out of range nicely.
Vanderbeet drops his hands momentarily and Corpsegrinder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanderbeet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder closes the distance and pushes Vanderbeet back into the cage.
Vanderbeet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corpsegrinder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Corpsegrinder just trying to survive but Vanderbeet is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corpsegrinder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vanderbeet is punishing Corpsegrinder with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is trying to break free.
Vanderbeet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Corpsegrinder is defending well though. Vanderbeet let's go of the attempt for now.
Vanderbeet 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.
Vanderbeet cracks Corpsegrinder with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Corpsegrinder from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Corpsegrinder can't escape the position.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vanderbeet is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corpsegrinder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Corpsegrinder fending off the submission attempt from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet keeps control of the position as Corpsegrinder tries to break free.
Vanderbeet avoiding Corpsegrinder 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet has the hooks in. Corpsegrinder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet lands a shot to the body.
Vanderbeet lands punches and elbows.
Vanderbeet struggling to keep hold of the position.
Corpsegrinder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vanderbeet tries to control but Corpsegrinder wriggling away.
Corpsegrinder wants to control but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
Vanderbeet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corpsegrinder's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vanderbeet landing punches.
Vanderbeet working for a submission but Corpsegrinder is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Corpsegrinder?
Corpsegrinder tries to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Corpsegrinder working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet looking to control but Corpsegrinder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanderbeet unloading with bombs!
Corpsegrinder tries to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Vanderbeet lands a big shot there that rocks Corpsegrinder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vanderbeet content just to control the position here.
Corpsegrinder has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vanderbeet's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanderbeet.
Corpsegrinder trying to hold on to Vanderbeet's head to control him but Vanderbeet postures up.
Vanderbeet prevents Corpsegrinder from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpsegrinder moves into full guard.
Corpsegrinder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vanderbeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpsegrinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpsegrinder wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderbeet is working Corpsegrinder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Corpsegrinder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vanderbeet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corpsegrinder to the mat! Corpsegrinder manages to get full guard.
Vanderbeet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vanderbeet wants to control for a moment but Corpsegrinder uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Corpsegrinder is not content to let Vanderbeet control the position.
Corpsegrinder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder managing to control the position.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanderbeet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corpsegrinder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanderbeet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder controls Vanderbeet momentarily but Vanderbeet frees himself.
Corpsegrinder keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vanderbeet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Horacio Vanderbeet just wasn't active enough.
Vanderbeet shoots for a double leg takedown but Corpsegrinder sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbeet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanderbeet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder defends well and Vanderbeet ends up having to push Corpsegrinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderbeet drags the fight down to the ground.
Corpsegrinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanderbeet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanderbeet working for a triangle but Corpsegrinder defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corpsegrinder pushes down on Vanderbeet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vanderbeet defends it well.
Corpsegrinder prevents Vanderbeet from improving his position.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the pace.
Vanderbeet gets full guard.
Corpsegrinder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder gets a clinch.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanderbeet blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderbeet gets control of Corpsegrinder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vanderbeet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vanderbeet being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wants to sweep here but Corpsegrinder controlling him for the moment.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stardust Corpsegrinder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vanderbeet shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Vanderbeet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corpsegrinder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanderbeet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corpsegrinder pinned against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet has his takedown stuffed
and Corpsegrinder counters with an outside leg kick.
Vanderbeet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corpsegrinder!
Corpsegrinder is trying to improve his position.
Vanderbeet working the head with strikes.
Corpsegrinder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vanderbeet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corpsegrinder, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet 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 Horacio Vanderbeet.
I think Vanderbeet 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
During a confident post fight interview, Horacio Vanderbeet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stardust Corpsegrinder had this to say: 'I'll be back! thanks!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
173 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
|
184 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Didion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Didion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Didion.
Didion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Didion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Didion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Didion avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Mercer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didion rushes Mercer and presses him up against the cage.
Didion misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Didion tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to break free but Didion pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
Mercer tries to break free but Didion pushes him back against the cage.
Didion breaks the clinch.
Didion blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Didion's defenses.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Didion has Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Didion scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Didion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Didion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Mercer takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Mercer on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mercer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Didion wants a takedown but no success here.
Didion stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mercer is pushing Didion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Didion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer feints and then cracks Didion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Didion down.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body. Didion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Didion swinging wildly here.
Didion misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion shoots in and bounces Mercer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Didion trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Didion tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Didion's guard.
Didion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mercer is controlling him.
Didion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mercer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion is looking to stand up but Mercer isn't so interested in that idea.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alex Mercer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Didion avoids the body shot from Mercer.
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 Zach Didion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mercer lands a head kick!
A head kick by Didion misses
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Didion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Didion down.
Mercer ducks right into an uppercut from Didion.
Didion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercer can pounce on him.
Didion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Didion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Didion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Didion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Didion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercer connects with a single shot there.
Mercer motions for Didion to come forward. Mercer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Didion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Didion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Didion lands a jab.
Didion throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Didion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mercer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Didion and Mercer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Didion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Didion!
Zach Didion got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by KO muzik. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
 |
| 190 cm
31
218 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
217 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Murray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray misses with a hook.
Mendoza scores with a three punch combo!
Murray blocks a jab.
Mendoza drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.
Mendoza throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza thows a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luis Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murray.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendoza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendoza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendoza taking a bit of punishment here - Murray scoring with strikes.
Mendoza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Murray throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is in trouble now - Murray has advanced to mount!
Murray with shots to the head and body - Mendoza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murray controlling from mount.
Mendoza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound.
Murray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray working Mendoza over with strikes here.
Mendoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendoza gets back to half guard.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Murray lands with a punch from half guard.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
Murray lands with a punch from half guard.
Murray trying to mount his opponent but Mendoza defends it.
Mendoza is not content to let Murray control the position.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza actively working from the bottom here.
Murray is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.
Mendoza is trying to stand.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray stops Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendoza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murray prevents Mendoza from improving his position.
Mendoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lands a right hand.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza is rocked!
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Mendoza seems to have recovered his senses.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray pushes Mendoza against the cage. Murray is working some dirty boxing. Murray pushes off with a quick right hook! Mendoza goes down! Mendoza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murray moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Murray!
Post fight, an emotional Lee Murray said 'I'm going back to my roots and trying to knock everyone out. I've only lost by KO so its going to be me or you. I'm 30 and I still got about 10 fights in me and I plan on going hard. Kill or be killed from now on. I know my chin wont hold up so Im gonna finish you quickly'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
21
250 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
|
210 cm
25
287 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwoski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karwoski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Karwoski. That snapped Dantes's head back.
A cross from Karwoski lands.
Dantes throws the left hand but Karwoski avoids the punch easily.
Karwoski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dantes throws an off balance right hand
and Karwoski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Karwoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantes tries a body shot but Karwoski blocks it.
Karwoski trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Karwoski.
Karwoski manages to break the clinch.
Karwoski staying out of range there.
Dantes throws a jab when Karwoski was well out of range.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Karwoski is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karwoski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karwoski is looking to slow Dantes down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes cracks Karwoski with a good jab.
Dantes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dantes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dantes moves away from the strike by Karwoski.
Karwoski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karwoski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dantes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karwoski counters with a single leg into guard. Dantes didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karwoski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karwoski throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirk Karwoski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but Karwoski is out of range.
Dantes moves away from the strike by Karwoski.
Dantes connects with a crisp jab.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Karwoski walks into a straight right hand from Dantes.
Karwoski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karwoski misses with a wild body shot.
Karwoski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karwoski misses with a low kick as Dantes jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karwoski checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dantes checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Karwoski.
Dantes misses with a hook. Karwoski ducked under it nicely.
Dantes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karwoski jabs Dantes right on the nose. Dantes blinks but takes it well.
Karwoski cracks Dantes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dantes tried to score with a low kick but Karwoski checks it.
Karwoski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Karwoski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dantes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dantes.
Karwoski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karwoski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karwoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Karwoski as he connects with a hook.
Dantes moves out of range of the leg kick from Karwoski.
A punch lands to the side of Dantes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karwoski.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karwoski.
Dantes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karwoski finds it's way round the side to connect with Dantes's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Dantes.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karwoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes.
Dantes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dantes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karwoski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karwoski content to control rather than advance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karwoski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karwoski trying to mount his opponent but Dantes defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karwoski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Karwoski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Karwoski throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dantes throws the kick towards the body but Karwoski avoids it.
Dantes misses with an uppercut. Karwoski saw that one coming.
Karwoski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karwoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karwoski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a straight left.
Karwoski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dantes clobbers Karwoski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes throws a shot to the body.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dantes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karwoski blocks a jab.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dantes thows a body kick. Karwoski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karwoski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dantes's head.
Karwoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Karwoski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karwoski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dantes throws a body punch but Karwoski moves out of range.
Karwoski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karwoski lands with a hook. Dantes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karwoski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karwoski.
Karwoski connects with a leg kick. Dantes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karwoski. Karwoski obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes 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.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karwoski scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes jabs Karwoski right on the nose. Karwoski blinks but takes it well.
Dantes takes a swing at Karwoski's ribcage but misses.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karwoski moves away.
Dantes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dantes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karwoski.
Dantes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karwoski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dantes on the side of the head.
Dantes misses with a looping left.
Karwoski cracks Dantes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karwoski avoids the head kick by Dantes.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karwoski manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantes checks a leg kick.
Karwoski cracks Dantes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Karwoski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karwoski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dantes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dantes throws a jab but it's blocked by Karwoski.
Karwoski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dantes is out of range.
Dantes looks to land a left hand but Karwoski moved out of range nicely.
Karwoski staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Karwoski blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dantes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karwoski can pounce on him.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Dantes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karwoski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dantes scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karwoski connects with a crisp jab.
Dantes dodges the punch combination from Karwoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Karwoski.
Karwoski misses with an uppercut. Dantes saw that one coming.
Karwoski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dantes throws a head kick but Karwoski moves out of range.
Karwoski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karwoski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Karwoski's shoulder, as Karwoski tries to avoid the shot.
Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantes throws a head kick but Karwoski moves out of range.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Karwoski is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantes drops his hands momentarily and Karwoski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karwoski throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Karwoski cracks a nice hook into Dantes's ribs.
Karwoski checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dantes. Karwoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Dantes misses
and Karwoski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dantes's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karwoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karwoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski throwing strikes but missing.
Karwoski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karwoski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Dantes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Karwoski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karwoski lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Karwoski as he connects with a hook.
Dantes tries to land a front kick but Karwoski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karwoski misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karwoski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dantes.
Karwoski trying to control the position but instead, Dantes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karwoski into the cage.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karwoski wants a takedown.
Karwoski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dantes prevents it.
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!
Karwoski taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karwoski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Karwoski.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Karwoski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karwoski 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Karwoski!
A victorious Kirk Karwoski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
23
167 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
143 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eroglu misses with a low kick as Lannister jumps back.
Eroglu misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lannister.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eroglu was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Eroglu throws a leg kick that is checked
so Lannister counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eroglu is adopting a defensive guard.
Eroglu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lannister has passed into side control.
Eroglu is looking to regain half guard here but Lannister keeps moving and retains side control.
Eroglu is working hard here to advance position.
Lannister in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu is not content to let Lannister control the position.
You can see the frustration on Eroglu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eroglu sneaks back into half guard.
Lannister is trying to control. Eroglu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eroglu trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
Lannister stalling.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu controlling the position for now.
Lannister moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Lannister are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Lannister.
Lannister tries to score with some ground and pound. Eroglu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Eroglu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lannister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eroglu is looking to escape.
Lannister throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Eroglu because Lannister loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lannister with a couple of short strikes.
Eroglu is in a horrible position here. Lannister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lannister lands a heavy elbow.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the head.
Lannister working Eroglu over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lannister there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lannister goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eroglu turns into him and now he's in Lannister's guard.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Eroglu is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Eroglu lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister controls Eroglu momentarily but Eroglu frees himself.
Eroglu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eroglu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eroglu manages to avoid it.
Eroglu misses with a leg kick.
Eroglu avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister rushes Eroglu and presses him up against the cage.
Eroglu lands an uppercut.
Lannister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eroglu backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eroglu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eroglu tries to stall but Lannister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lannister is trying to force a seperation but Eroglu has the dominant position.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Eroglu has him pressed against the cage.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Eroglu throws a body kick that misses.
Eroglu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lannister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lannister lunges at Eroglu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eroglu's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lannister bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eroglu but Eroglu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eroglu throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lannister forces Eroglu back against the cage and clinches.
Eroglu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lannister. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eroglu lands an overhand right.
Lannister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eroglu rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Lannister blocks the leg kick.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Eroglu's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Eroglu.
Eroglu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eroglu throws a solid leg kick but Lannister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eroglu.
Lannister shoots in for a double leg but Eroglu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lannister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eroglu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown. Eroglu tries to sprawl out of it but Lannister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eroglu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lannister throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eroglu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lannister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lannister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lannister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eroglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Eroglu connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Eroglu.
Eroglu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Eroglu moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu wants to slow Lannister down by chopping away at his legs.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eroglu.
Lannister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Eroglu.
Lannister defending well as Eroglu loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eroglu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eroglu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lannister 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.
Eroglu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister blocks the body kick.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Eroglu's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eroglus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lannister takes a swing at Eroglu's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eroglu, right into the meat.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eroglu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lannister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eroglu's guard.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister pushing down on Eroglu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lannister is looking to advance position but Eroglu won't allow it.
Lannister keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister throwing shots but Eroglu is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lannister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lannister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eroglu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lannister's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eroglu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Eroglu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eroglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is keen to just control but Eroglu is a slippery customer.
Eroglu wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lannister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lannister is just content to waste time from the top position. Eroglu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lannister's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lannister lands a couple of elbows.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Eroglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Eroglu, not yet.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eroglu's guard.
Eroglu is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Eroglu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eroglu trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu has hold of Lannister's hands but Lannister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eroglu won't allow Lannister to pass to mount.
Lannister trying to control the action but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
Eroglu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
Eroglu is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
Eroglu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister pushes down on Eroglu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eroglu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eroglu moves into full guard.
Eroglu is pulling down on Lannister's head. It's preventing any offense from Lannister, at least for the moment.
Eroglu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Eroglu blocks nicely.
Eroglu wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eroglu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eroglu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eroglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lannister counters with a shoot takedown. Eroglu fights it but they end up in guard.
Lannister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eroglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eroglu is trying to keep Lannister in close.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Eroglu is keeping the position.
Lannister won't allow Eroglu to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister has gone for a leg lock! Eroglu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lannister's guard.
Eroglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lannister working a defensive guard here.
Eroglu throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eroglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu wants to get back to his feet but Lannister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lannister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lannister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lannister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lannister tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eroglu keeps working.
Lannister working away.
Lannister wants to control but Eroglu is keeping him busy.
Eroglu gets back to half guard.
Lannister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control the action but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
Lannister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eroglu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lannister preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Eroglu is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but Lannister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Eroglu's shoulder, as Eroglu tries to avoid the shot.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but Lannister moved away.
A jab from Eroglu misses.
Eroglu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lannister avoids a kick to the body.
Eroglu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lannister counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eroglu won't be happy with that.
Lannister with the ground and pound but Eroglu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Eroglu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is trying for a kimura here. Eroglu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lannister wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister is the new lightweight champion!
Tyrion Lannister made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'With this win, I now have my second title. Metin is an okay fighter, but like the rest of the SFL roster, he was no match for a Lannister.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
