 |
HFC Fight Night 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sotokorin De Brux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Brux comes to the cage accompanied by Katatonia - Saw You Drown (Vocal Cover). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sotokorin De Brux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Scott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Brux throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
De Brux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
De Brux cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Roger Scott has been cut.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by De Brux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Brux thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
De Brux lands a head kick!
Scott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Brux lands a big head kick that sends Scott to the canvas! De Brux follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sotokorin De Brux!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergay Goncharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sever the Wicked. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
174 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Decent elbows
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very flexible |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergay Goncharov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncharov fails with a takedown attempt.
Goncharov's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goncharov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goncharov shoots and misses
and Urai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sergay Goncharov has been cut.
A jab lands there for Urai.
Goncharov tries for a takedown but Urai circles away easily
and Urai counters with a big right hand! Oh Goncharov is in trouble here! Urai follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Urai!
Sam Urai made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorel Kulot (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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorel Kulot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Kulot's guard.
Hardy prevents Kulot from getting back to his feet.
Hardy works over Kulot with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kulot keeps moving.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
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!
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kulot is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Kulot is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy distracts Kulot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy gets to his feet and stands over Kulot, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kulot felt that one! Hardy unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kulot from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Hardy!
A less than humble Vince Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything Zen- Bush. Da Silva has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
30
166 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
203 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitchell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Jones.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Da Silva shoots in.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Mitchell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silva's face.
Da Silva wants a takedown.
Da Silva looks winded!
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks with his arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Da Silva shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Da Silva jumps guard but Jones stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mitchell Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Da Silva.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A good leg kick by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones 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.
Mitchell Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones wants to clinch.
Da Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitchell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Silva to stand up.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mitchell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Da Silva in the body.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a head kick that Da Silva semi-blocks.
Jones lands a high kick!
Nice jab there from Jones.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Jones cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
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!
Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Jones misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Da Silva stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Mitchell Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has hold of Da Silva's hands but Da Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva 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.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Jones!
Mitchell Jones took some time post fight to say the following; 'Keep setting them up I'll keep knocking them down , I don't care who because in the end it doesn't really matter now does it!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snake in the Eagles Shadow. Snake Shadow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
172 cm
28
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Snake Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin has a takedown stuffed.
Quin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quin connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow trying to keep a closed guard but Quin is proving a slippery customer.
Shadow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quin throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Quin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shadow has tightened it up now! Quin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Snake Shadow!
Snake Shadow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Let's get this over with. I have a hot date straight after.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Lynch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
35
198 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
|
197 cm
32
210 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zen Zelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Zelli avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Lynch misses
and Zelli counters with a three punch combo that has Lynch backing up. Lynch nods at Zelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Lynch lands a really nice looking cross but Zelli seems unphased.
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch lands a left and a right that send Zelli crashing to the mat, dazed. Lynch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zelli is rocked!
It looks like Zen Zelli has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Oh Zelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch moves in close and cracks Zelli with a massive right hand! Zelli, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lynch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Lynch!
Danny Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerwazy Obuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerwazy Obuch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Sauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauna lands a jab-cross combination.
Sauna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sauna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sauna shoots in for a takedown but Obuch shows good takedown defense.
Sauna jabs Obuch right on the nose. Obuch blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuch drops Sauna with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sauna! Obuch dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Obuch!
An out of breath Gerwazy Obuch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Torino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Schlimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlimen has chosen Schlime On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
29
168 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
173 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Torino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Schlimen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schlimen defends it nicely.
Schlimen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torino needs to keep his hands up - Schlimen had a free shot at his head there.
Schlimen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torino closes the distance and clinches up with Schlimen, looking for a takedown. Torino pushes Schlimen against the cage but Schlimen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schlimen lands with an overhand left.
Torino dives in and grabs Schlimen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schlimen pushes down on Torino's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Torino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlimen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen jabs Torino right on the nose. Torino blinks but takes it well.
Schlimen lands a big uppercut and Torino crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Torino looks OK. Schlimen waves Torino back to his feet!
Torino is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlimen lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Torino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlimen defends well and Torino ends up having to push Schlimen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlimen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torino goes for a takedown attempt but Schlimen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schlimen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torino seems to have got his legs back now.
Schlimen sends Torino crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schlimen is motioning to the referee to let Torino up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Torino misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Schlimen.
Torino swings for the body but Schlimen moves out of range.
Torino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schlimen as he jumps to the side.
Schlimen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torino shoots for a takedown but Schlimen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schlimen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torino misses with a takedown attempt
and Schlimen counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Torino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen lands a big uppercut and Torino crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Torino looks OK. Schlimen waves Torino back to his feet!
Torino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlimen avoids it really well and circles away.
Torino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlimen defends well and Torino ends up having to push Schlimen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Schlimen.
Torino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schlimen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Torino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Schlimen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schlimen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schlimen is struggling to control the position.
Torino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schlimen is defending well.
Schlimen controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schlimen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torino backwards.
Schlimen tries to throw a body punch but Torino avoids it by throwing Schlimen back against the cage.
A short right from Schlimen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Schlimen dominated that round.
That's time! Torino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schlimen cracks a nice hook into Torino's ribs.
Schlimen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schlimen connects with a body shot that sends Torino's belly button to the back.
Torino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlimen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torino at a distance.
Schlimen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Schlimen finds it's target.
Torino fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schlimen cracks Torino with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schlimen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Torino to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlimen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schlimen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schlimen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Torino right on the button. Torino goes down! Schlimen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Schlimen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Schlimen!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Schlimen gave a big smile as he said 'This one was for my buddy Snake, he tried but he just had too much kundalini curled inside his ass..'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
35
255 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
|
198 cm
32
270 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Insano was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Insano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
San Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Insano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Insano ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Insano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Insano punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
San Pedro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Insano is holding on to half guard well.
San Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
San Pedro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Insano keeps working.
Insano looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Insano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Insano is looking to escape.
Insano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Insano.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
San Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Insano is keeping the position for now.
San Pedro throws a strike but Insano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Insano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Insano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San Pedro is keeping the position for now.
Insano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felipezoom Insano.
Insano misses with a looping left.
San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Insanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Felipezoom Insano has been cut.
Insano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Insano with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Insano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Insano ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Gregorio San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro cracks Insano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San Pedro shoots in for a double leg but Insano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Insano scores with a body shot.
Insano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Insano scrambles back to his feet.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro slips a jab from Insano.
Insano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Insano connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San Pedro looks winded!
Insano throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
Insano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro connects with a body shot.
San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San Pedro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Insano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Insano is fending him off so far but San Pedro persists. Nope, Insano circles away and we're back to standing.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Insano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Insano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Insano throws a shot to the body.
Insano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano just misses with a punch to the body.
Insano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Insano.
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 Felipezoom Insano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Insano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Insano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felipezoom Insano is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Insano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
Insano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Insano.
Insano cracks San Pedro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Insano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning San Pedro to stand back up!
San Pedro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro is still on wobbly legs! Can Insano finish him?
Insano keeps the fight on the outside.
Insano drops San Pedro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but San Pedro looks back up at him and smiles so Insano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Insano moves out of range.
Insano cracks San Pedro with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipezoom Insano!
Felipezoom Insano looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the peoples Champ and who ever is next better be ready to feel the pain. I want to thank God As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. It's been a great fight and when I hit him I found his chin immediately.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Nico Carri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
22
162 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
|
173 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico Carri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carri blocks a low kick nicely.
Carri throws a leg kick that misses.
Carri walks into a jab.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Carri settles back down.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carri.
Carri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Carri's head back.
Anderson throws a hook but Carri blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carri 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.
Anderson throws a right hand that Carri ducks under and follows up with a left that Carri also avoids with ease.
Anderson tries to bum rush Carri with a series of wild strikes but Carri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carri.
Carri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carri lands a nice elbow.
Anderson wants to break free but Carri has control.
Anderson tries to circle away but Carri has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carri taking a breather.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Carri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carri slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a low kick but Carri avoids it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nico Carri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Carri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Carri moved away.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Carri thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson rushes Carri and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carri throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Carri has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stalling in the clinch from Carri.
Carri scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Carri missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Carri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carri moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Carri moved out of range.
Carri thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carri has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Carri has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is trying to push Carri away but Carri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Carri, against the cage.
Carri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carri.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Carri moved out of range.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carri checks a low kick from Anderson.
Carri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Carri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carri tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a jab when Carri was well out of range.
Carri wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
John Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carri moves into the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Carri.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
John Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carri.
Carri blocks a jab.
Carri throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carri.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carri.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Carri moves out of range.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carri 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carri.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson rushes Carri and presses him up against the cage.
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carri digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson wants to break free but Carri has control.
Carri has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Nico Carri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carri landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Carri won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carri blocks a body shot from Anderson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Carri has double underhooks.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Carri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carri tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Carri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Carri is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carri just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Carri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carri throws an elbow but it misses.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Anderson tries to break free but Carri pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carri trying to land knees to the body.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Carri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carri.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nico Carri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Carri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carri.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Carri counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Carri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carri misses with an elbow strike.
Carri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Carri lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Carri.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carri.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Carri misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Carri.
Carri moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Carri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Carri is out of range.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carri.
Carri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carri ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Carri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Carri avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Carri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carri prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Carri prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carri slips a straight right by Anderson.
Carri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carri.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Carri checks it
and Carri counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carri.
Carri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carri throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Carri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carri.
Carri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Carri has the dominant position.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Carri's head.
Carri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That kick from Carri tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nico Carri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carri 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.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Carri seems unphased.
Carri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson 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.
Carri cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carri swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Carri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Carri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to push Carri away but Carri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Anderson is trying to push Carri away but Carri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carri.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Carri lands a right hand.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Knees to the body from Carri.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carri just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Carri lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carri is just out of range.
Carri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carri is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carri connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Carri doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carri lands with a slapping head kick.
Carri throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Carri's shoulder, as Carri tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Carri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carri looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Carri sees coming a mile off.
Carri moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carri lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Carri lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good body shot from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Carri.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carri keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carri trying to land knees to the body.
Carri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Carri.
Carri looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carri has him pressed against the cage.
Carri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Carri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carri had his way with John Anderson in that round.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carri's head.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Carri moved away.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carri defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Carri missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carri is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carri manages to avoid it.
Anderson lunges at Carri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carri's hand.
Carri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carri.
Carri slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Carri scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Carri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Carri jumps back.
Carri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Carri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri misses with a looping left.
Carri throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carri counters with a leg kick.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson scores with a one two! Carri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Carri misses with a low kick.
Carri slips a straight right by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Carri moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Carri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carri walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carri is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carri is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carri as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Carri blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Carri ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Carri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Carri connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carri tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nico Carri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carri tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Anderson.
I think Carri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nico Carri!
Nico Carri retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nico Carri made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
