 |
HFC 06 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punch Punchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ipad Apple is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
144 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
|
150 cm
31
130 lbs
0 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punch Punchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Punchinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Apple slips a jab and a cross from Punchinson.
Punchinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Punch Punchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchinson dives in and grabs Apple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes down on Punchinson's head and hops out.
Apple shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Punchinson is trying to defend but Apple finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Punchinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punchinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apple is keen to just control but Punchinson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Apple.
Punchinson wants to improve his position but Apple is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchinson tries to kick Apple off but Apple keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Punchinson is pressing down on Apple's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Punchinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Apple!
Punchinson is breathing heavily.
Apple regains half guard.
Apple is trying to control but Punchinson passes into side control!
Apple is not content to let Punchinson control the position.
Apple is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple sneaks back into half guard.
Apple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apple actively working from the bottom here.
Apple tries to kick Punchinson off but Punchinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apple manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple trying to keep a closed guard but Punchinson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punchinson wants to stand but Apple has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Apple scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Punchinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from.
Punchinson stands up out of Apple's guard for a moment - Apple manages to land a nice upkick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apple looking to control but Punchinson passes into half guard.
Apple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punchinson pulls his head out easily.
Apple wants to improve his position but Punchinson is controlling well.
Punchinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punchinson wants to stand up but Apple has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apple is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Punchinson jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipad Apple dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Punchinson as he connects with a hook.
Punchinson leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple tries to clinch up but Punchinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punchinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
Punchinson avoids the body shot from Apple.
Punchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
Punch Punchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Punchinson settles back down.
Punchinson misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punchinson sprawls well. Punchinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Punchinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Punchinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punch Punchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Punchinson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Apple avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punchinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punchinson.
Punchinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple.
Sloppy strikes from Punchinson. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punchinson's waist but Punchinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Apple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punchinson tries to sprawl but Apple drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apple is looking to take a break and control but Punchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ipad Apple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punchinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Punchinson won't allow Apple to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Apple is keen to just control but Punchinson is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ipad Apple.
Apple dives in and grabs Punchinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punchinson pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Punchinson misses with a double jab
and Apple counters with an outside leg kick.
Punchinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Apple misses.
Apple displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punchinson.
A head kick misses from Apple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to clinch but Punchinson is having none of it.
Apple takes one to the chin there.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punchinson.
Apple wants to clinch up but Punchinson keeps it at a distance.
Ipad Apple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punchinson's waist but Punchinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Punchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchinson is staying active underneath Apple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Apple stands up and beckons Punchinson to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Punchinson but Punchinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punchinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipad Apple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Apple does no damage.
Punchinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apple counters with a good low kick that Punchinson was not able to check.
Punchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Apple fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Punchinson to the ground. Apple is now in Punchinson's guard.
Apple wants to stand but Punchinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Apple looking to sit in guard and control but Punchinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apple working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Punchinson has passed into half guard!
Apple is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Punchinson seems content to control.
Punchinson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punchinson is thwarting Apple's attempts to control the position.
Punchinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apple shoots in but Punchinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchinson misses with a two punch combination.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Punchinson pushes him off.
Punchinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apple rushes Punchinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchinson walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Punch Punchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apple goes for a double leg but Punchinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Punchinson continues to drive forward.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Punchinson to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple has a couple of punches blocked by Punchinson.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punchinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Punchinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple stalling in the clinch but Punchinson improves position.
Apple seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Punchinson can't break the clinch.
Apple looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple has Punchinson pressed against the cage, preventing Punchinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punchinson is trying to break free.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchinson walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apple dodges the punch combination from Punchinson.
Punchinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punchinson.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Punchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apple dodges the punch combination from Punchinson.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punchinson tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punchinson to the ground. Punchinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ipad Apple.
I've got Apple winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ipad Apple!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ipad Apple!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ipad Apple!
Ipad Apple wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jr Deloitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Balisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr Deloitte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
142 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jr Deloitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Balisi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balisi cracks a nice hook into Deloitte's ribs.
Balisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deloitte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Deloitte prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
Deloitte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balisi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deloitte goes for a takedown attempt but Balisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balisi misses with a combination
and Deloitte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balisi is trying to break free.
Balisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balisi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deloitte.
Deloitte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balisi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jr Deloitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balisi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deloitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Balisi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balisi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chris Balisi has been cut.
Balisi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balisi tries to break free but Deloitte pushes him back against the cage.
Balisi is trying to push Deloitte away but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deloitte prevents the takedown attempt.
Balisi working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deloitte obliges.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside that Balisi shrugs off.
Balisi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Deloitte scores with a hook to the body.
Deloitte jumps guard but Balisi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside.
Deloitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deloitte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balisi is pressed up against the cage. Deloitte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balisi down to the mat. Balisi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balisi misses the shot to the body.
Balisi tries to land a leg kick but Deloitte saw it coming and moves away.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deloitte counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deloitte.
Deloitte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balisi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balisi tries to stall but Deloitte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deloitte working Balisi over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deloitte has Balisi pressed against the cage, preventing Balisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte has Balisi pressed against the cage, preventing Balisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deloitte prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
Balisi is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Deloitte successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deloitte trying to control the position here.
Balisi is looking to stand up but Deloitte won't let him.
Deloitte is pulling down on Balisi's head to control his posture.
Deloitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balisi wants to get up but he can't break Deloitte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Balisi looks winded!
Deloitte is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balisi is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jr Deloitte.
Deloitte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balisi sprawls well. Balisi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deloitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Balisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balisi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deloitte circles away quickly and effectively.
Deloitte shoots in looking for a takedown but Balisi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deloitte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balisi throws a nice looking combination but Deloitte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balisi misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Balisi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte slips a jab and a cross from Balisi.
Balisi misses with a double jab
and Deloitte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balisi tries to break free but Deloitte pushes him back against the cage.
Balisi working hard to break the clinch.
Balisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Deloitte has double underhooks.
Balisi wants to break free but Deloitte has control.
Knees to the body from Deloitte.
Deloitte has Balisi pressed against the cage, preventing Balisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deloitte keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deloitte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balisi working hard to break the clinch.
Deloitte gets control of Balisi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deloitte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Balisi is looking to stand up but Deloitte won't let him.
Deloitte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jr Deloitte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Balisi's cut.
That's time! Deloitte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deloitte counters by clinching up.
Deloitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balisi backwards.
Balisi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deloitte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Deloitte.
Balisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balisi missing with knees to the body.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Deloitte lands a good knee to the midsection. Balisi won't want to take too many of those.
Balisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deloitte scores a nice knee to the body.
Deloitte manages to pull guard.
Balisi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deloitte is proving hard to escape from.
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Deloitte 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.
Deloitte pulls Balisi in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balisi tries to stand but Deloitte is controlling from the bottom.
Deloitte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balisi wants to stand but Deloitte has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jr Deloitte.
Balisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deloitte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Deloitte jumps into guard, dragging Balisi to the mat.
Deloitte pulls Balisi in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deloitte is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jr Deloitte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Balisi lands a jab-cross combination.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deloitte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deloitte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balisi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deloitte jumps guard but Balisi stands there with Deloitte around his waist. Deloitte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte prevents Balisi from breaking the clinch.
Deloitte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deloitte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deloitte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balisi is trying to push Deloitte away but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Deloitte has double underhooks.
Deloitte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balisi's defenses.
Deloitte avoiding damage.
Balisi is looking for a takedown.
Balisi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deloitte jumps into guard, dragging Balisi to the mat.
Deloitte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balisi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deloitte is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balisi won't allow Deloitte to sweep him here.
Balisi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deloitte's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balisi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deloitte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deloitte shoots for a double leg takedown but Balisi sprawls well. He's pushed Deloitte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jr Deloitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deloitte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Balisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balisi throws a series of punches but Deloitte avoids them all with ease.
Deloitte has a takedown stuffed.
Balisi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deloitte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jr Deloitte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Balisi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Balisi tries to bum rush Deloitte with a series of wild strikes but Deloitte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balisi clinches.
Balisi working hard to break the clinch.
Balisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balisi tries to circle away but Deloitte has him pinned against the cage.
Deloitte scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Deloitte.
Deloitte landing knees to the head.
Balisi can't break the clinch.
Deloitte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deloitte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balisi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deloitte is defending well for now.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside.
Deloitte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balisi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deloitte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deloitte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balisi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deloitte looking for a takedown.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside.
Deloitte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deloitte lands a damaging elbow.
Jr Deloitte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deloitte pulls guard successfully.
Deloitte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balisi.
Deloitte controlling Balisi's posture.
Deloitte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balisi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deloitte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deloitte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balisi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deloitte.
Deloitte keeps control of Balisi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balisi tries to break the clinch but Deloitte is controlling the position.
Balisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Deloitte won't allow it.
Balisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deloitte avoids it.
Balisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balisi has had enough of the clinch but Deloitte keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deloitte is stalling here.
Balisi tries to circle away but Deloitte has him pinned against the cage.
Deloitte lands an elbow that stopped Balisi in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Deloitte.
Deloitte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Deloitte won't allow it.
Balisi takes an elbow to the temple.
Deloitte stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Balisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deloitte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balisi uses from the top position.
Balisi being controlled here momentarily.
Deloitte wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balisi wants to stand and escape but instead Deloitte has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Deloitte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jr Deloitte wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Deloitte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balisi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jr Deloitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deloitte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balisi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deloitte won't allow Balisi to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deloitte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jr Deloitte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deloitte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!
Jr Deloitte wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Jr Deloitte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
|
191 cm
25
219 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Starstryder eats them both and turns towards Demaestri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Cosmo Starstryder has been cut.
Starstryder dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.
A punch combination from Starstryder misses.
Starstryder dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Starstryder avoids nicely.
Starstryder misses the body punch
and Demaestri counters with a crisp one two that drops Starstryder! Demaestri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Starstryder to his feet! Starstryder is in big trouble!
Starstryder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Starstryder's defenses. It connects perfectly with Starstryder's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Matias Demaestri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choel Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
150 cm
31
130 lbs
2 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Choel Six!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Six.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Six's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Six looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Six persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Six tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Six thinking.
Six throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Six gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xavier Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choel Six.
Six shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Six has time to react.
It looks like Choel Six has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Six is rocked!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Six is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Six moves away and avoids it.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Six bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Six swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Six face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Jones!
Xavier Jones 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Girardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Balisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
|
186 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Giorgio Girardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Balisi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balisi throws a one two combo.
Balisi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Girardi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girardi throws a series of punches but Balisi avoids them all with ease.
Balisi misses with a double jab.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Girardi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balisi!
We've been hearing that Girardi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Girardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Girardi grinds an elbow into Balisi's temple.
Balisi can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Girardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Girardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Balisi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Girardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balisi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balisi wants to control but Girardi postures up.
Girardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balisi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Girardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Balisi wants to get back to his feet.
Girardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Balisi is defending well.
Balisi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Girardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balisi wants to stand up but Girardi is controlling the position.
Girardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balisi pulls his head out easily.
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!
Girardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balisi pulls his head out easily.
Girardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Girardi looking for submissions off his back.
Girardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balisi pulls his head out easily.
Balisi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Girardi is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Girardi trying to control from the bottom.
Balisi decides to stand up.
Girardi fails to land the takedown.
Girardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balisi swinging wildly here.
Balisi lands a leg kick that knocks Girardi off balance momentarily.
Girardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balisi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Girardi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Balisi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balisi looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girardi is working for a kimura but Balisi is defending it quite comfortably.
Balisi taking some punishment here, with Girardi in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Girardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Balisi sees it coming and defends easily.
Girardi is looking for a kimura but Balisi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Girardi to get the leverage.
Balisi is trying to stand.
Girardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balisi has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Girardi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balisi misses with a double jab
and Girardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Girardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Girardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Girardi 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.
Girardi trying to control but Balisi is working from the bottom.
Balisi trying to control the position here.
Girardi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Girardi is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girardi 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.
Girardi landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Girardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balisi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Girardi lands a couple of digs.
Girardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balisi wants to stand up but Girardi is controlling him.
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Girardi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Girardi 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.
Girardi scoring with some ground and pound.
Balisi wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balisi is looking to stand up but Girardi isn't so interested in that idea.
Balisi being controlled here, momentarily.
Girardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Balisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girardi scoring with some ground and pound.
Girardi prevents Balisi from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girardi controlling from the top position.
Girardi wants to control from the top but Balisi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Giorgio Girardi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Girardi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balisi is rocked!
Balisi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Girardi counters by clinching up.
Balisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Girardi finish him?
Balisi breaks the clinch.
Balisi seems to have recovered his senses.
Balisi misses with a wild combination.
Balisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Girardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Girardi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girardi drops back looking for a leg! Balisi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balisi manages to kick Girardi off! Girardi jumps back into Balisi's guard.
Girardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Girardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Girardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balisi keeping moving, preventing Girardi from controlling successfully.
Girardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girardi scoring with some ground and pound.
Balisi wants to sweep but no luck.
Balisi controls Girardi momentarily but Girardi frees himself.
Girardi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Girardi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Balisi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Girardi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Giorgio Girardi!
Giorgio Girardi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rising Stars Apparel of Evil Empire (10% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Pitt saw that one coming.
A head kick from Lee lands but Pitt takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jake Pitt has been cut.
Pitt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pitt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Pitt won't allow it.
Lee trying to work for an americana but Pitt has managed to regain full guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitt is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee passes to full mount!
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pitt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pitt shrugs it off.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Pitt frees his head quite easily.
Lee looking to control but Pitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pitt is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Pitt is in no mood to give up.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Pitt is in no mood to give up.
Lee working for a submission but Pitt is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pitt is in real trouble.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pitt taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Andersen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
36
140 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacob Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersen looks for a takedown but Alkofer sprawls well.
Alkofer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alkofer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersen is one step ahead there.
Alkofer wriggles free and stands up.
Alkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Alkofer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Alkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Andersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Andersen.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a left and a right that stings Andersen.
Andersen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Andersen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dennis Alkofer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Matsue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
142 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
168 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Satoru Matsue!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish throws a lazy right hand but Matsue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsue looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTavish misses with a looping right.
Matsue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by McTavish.
McTavish misses with a hook. Matsue ducked under it nicely.
Matsue lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsue scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTavish misses with a looping right.
McTavish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTavish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTavish.
Matsue lands with a right hand.
Matsue throws a jab when McTavish was well out of range.
Matsue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTavish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTavish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTavish throws a jab when Matsue was well out of range.
Matsue throws a lazy right hand but McTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsue slips a jab from McTavish.
McTavish misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsue counters with a nice uppercut.
McTavish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsue manages to avoid it.
McTavish just misses with a punch to the body.
McTavish misses with a hook.
Matsue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTavish lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsue off the cage and back into range.
McTavish loads up on a big right hand but Matsue slips the punch.
Matsue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTavish throws out the jab.
McTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsue counters with a nice body shot.
Matsue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavish checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsue blocks a jab.
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Matsue uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsue blocks a jab.
Matsue moves away from the strike by McTavish.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsue.
Matsue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsue misses with a straight left.
Matsue scores with a jab.
McTavish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Matsue.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsue.
Matsue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavish.
A shot to the liver by Matsue. Beautiful body shot.
Matsue lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McTavish is rocked!
A big left from McTavish misses.
Matsue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTavish throws out the jab.
Matsue lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh McTavish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsue cracks McTavish with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McTavish tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matsue pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McTavish is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Matsue!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
