 |
Death Squad 148:Crowe vs Zero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bansa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
30
159 lbs
8 - 21 - 0 |
|
167 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bansa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bansa backs up against the cage.
Photirat throws a nice looking combination but Bansa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Photirat misses with a double jab
and Bansa counters with a head kick.
Bansa is looking to clinch.
Bansa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bansa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Photirat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Photirat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bansa.
Bansa throws a sloppy head kick and Photirat moves out of range easily.
Bansa moves in looking to clinch but Photirat pushes him off.
Photirat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Photirat tries to bum rush Bansa with a series of wild strikes but Bansa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yodthanong Photirat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bansa wants to clinch up but Photirat keeps it at a distance.
Photirat misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Photirat tries to clinch up but Bansa circles away and keeps his distance.
Photirat gets tackled into the cage by Bansa. Bansa maintains the clinch.
Photirat can't break the clinch.
Bansa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Photirat misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bansa.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Bansa avoids them all with ease.
Bansa rushes Photirat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bansa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Photirat avoids it.
Bansa lands a hook that snaps the head of Photirat backwards.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Photirat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Photirat throws a shot from downtown. Bansa moves away and avoids it.
Bansa lands with a shot to the body.
Bansa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Photirat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bansa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bansa moves in looking to clinch but Photirat pushes him off.
Bansa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Photirat tries to clinch up.
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!
Bansa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Photirat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bansa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Photirat throws a head kick but Bansa moves out of range.
Mike Bansa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bansa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bansa tries to clinch
and Photirat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bansa crunches a lovely knee into Photirat's ribcage.
Bansa has a couple of punches blocked by Photirat.
Photirat wants to get back to striking at distance but Bansa won't allow it.
Bansa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bansa wants to slow Photirat down by chopping away at his legs.
Bansa tries a head kick but it misses.
Photirat throws a combination that misses
and Bansa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Photirat thinking.
Photirat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bansa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Photirat is breathing heavily.
Bansa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Bansa moves out of range.
Photirat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bansa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Photirat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bansa.
A good leg kick by Bansa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat misses with a double jab
and Bansa counters with a one-two to the body.
Photirat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Photirat tries to bum rush Bansa with a series of wild strikes but Bansa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Photirat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bansa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bansa drives through and clinches with Photirat against the cage.
Bansa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Photirat lands a jab-cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bansa.
Bansa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Photirat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bansa.
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!
Bansa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bansa tries to close the distance and clinch but Photirat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bansa wants to clinch up but Photirat keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bansa tries to clinch there but Photirat circles away.
Bansa misses with the combination.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Bansa moves out of range.
Photirat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bansa counters with an outside leg kick.
Bansa pushes Photirat up against the cage in a clinch.
Photirat working hard to break the clinch.
Photirat misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Bansa on the inside.
Bansa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bansa.
Photirat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bansa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bansa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Photirat circles away quickly and effectively.
Bansa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bansa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Photirat throws a series of punches but Bansa avoids them all with ease.
Bansa blocks a head kick by Photirat.
Bansa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Bansa. Those never looked like landing.
Bansa rushes Photirat and presses him up against the cage.
Photirat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Photirat misses with a double jab
and Bansa counters with an outside leg kick.
Photirat looks to land a combination but Bansa avoids it well.
Photirat throws a head kick that misses.
Bansa lands a high kick!
Mike Bansa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Photirat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bansa rushes Photirat and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Photirat managing to block the knees to the body from Bansa.
Photirat tries to circle away but Bansa has him pinned against the cage.
Bansa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bansa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Photirat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Bansa moves into the clinch successfully.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Photirat dodges the punch combination from Bansa.
Bansa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bansa has managed to clinch.
Bansa breaks from the clinch.
Photirat is looking to clinch but Bansa is avoiding it.
Bansa moves in looking to clinch but Photirat pushes him off.
Yodthanong Photirat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Photirat.
Bansa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Photirat.
Bansa tries to clinch up but Photirat circles away and keeps his distance.
Photirat tries to bum rush Bansa with a series of wild strikes but Bansa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bansa tries to clinch but Photirat is having none of it.
Photirat keeps the fight on the outside.
Photirat fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Bansa avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bansa wants to clinch.
Bansa lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Photirat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Photirat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bansa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Photirat's head.
Photirat is rocked!
Photirat loses concentration momentarily and Bansa pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Photirat crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bansa finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Bansa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen m.A.A.d city as his entrance music. Roberto Clean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Clean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clean to the ground. Dawson is now in Clean's guard.
Clean is trying to keep Dawson in close.
Clean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dawson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Dawson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Clean wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Clean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Roberto Clean has been cut.
Dawson throws a low kick but Clean avoids it.
Clean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clean is fending him off so far but Dawson persists. Nope, Clean circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson throws a series of punches but Clean moves out of range.
Dawson tries to bum rush Clean with a series of wild strikes but Clean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clean throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Clean lands with a right hand.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Clean.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson pushes Clean up against the cage in a clinch.
Clean is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Clean has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Clean working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dawson dives in and scores a takedown into Clean's guard.
Dawson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Dawson misses.
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 punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clean avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clean swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Clean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dawson clinches.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Clean'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.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Clean circles away.
Clean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Clean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clean.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Clean. Those never looked like landing.
Clean digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Dawson shoots in and drives through. Clean sprawls well.
Clean looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
Clean looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
Clean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberto Clean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clean misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dawson.
Clean throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean swinging wildly here.
Clean avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Clean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clean's waist but Clean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawson off to one side.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clean.
Clean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clean scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clean's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clean duly obliges.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dawson.
Dawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clean sprawls well initially but Dawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawson.
Dawson is taking a breather. Clean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a strike but Clean avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clean is looking to stand up but Dawson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clean's corner calls for a 1-2. Clean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Clean.
Clean scores with a nice strike.
Clean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Clean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dawson clinches with his opponent.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clean.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Clean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Clean'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dawson throws a nice looking combination but Clean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson rushes Clean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Clean lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Clean as he connects with a hook.
Clean throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Clean stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dawson is staying tight to Clean's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clean keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dawson trying to control the position but Clean is working away.
Dawson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clean tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dawson takes a little break here. Clean wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clean misses with the combination.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Clean.
Roberto Clean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clean lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand.
Clean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Clean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Clean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawson closes the distance and pushes Clean back into the cage.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to score a body lock takedown but Clean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dawson.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clean up against the cage.
Clean working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson prevents Clean from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Clean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Clean stops a takedown attempt from Dawson.
Clean is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Dawson.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Dawson!
Ryan Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lindroth (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.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Lindroth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Lindroth misses with a double jab.
Bubba Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindroth tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Lindroth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindroth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie clinches.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Lindroth goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindroth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindroth counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Lindroth's head but Lindroth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindroth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Lindroth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindroth's head.
Lindroth is rocked!
Gracie is looking to wear down Lindroth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Lindroth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindroth is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Lindroth throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindroth seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindroth takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindroth prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lindroth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindroth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindroth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Lindroth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindroth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubba Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lindroth.
Lindroth looks winded!
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindroths head.
Our sources have told us that Gracie has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
Lindroth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindroth jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gracie.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindroth avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindroths head.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindroth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindroth looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Gracie.
Lindroth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Gracie.
Lindroth blocks an uppercut.
Lindroth breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Lindroth's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindroth tries to avoid it.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bubba Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindroth moves away.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Lindroth's defenses.
Gracie lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindroth, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindroth trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindroth into the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindroth's elbow.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindroth avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is working Lindroth over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindroth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lindroth is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lindroth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindroth avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lindroth tries to clinch up.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Lindroth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lindroth closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lindroth blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Lindroth controls the action.
Lindroth is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Lindroth into the cage.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindroth gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lindroth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie 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.
Lindroth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Lindroth blocks nicely.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Lindroth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie is pulling down on Lindroth's head to control his posture.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lindroth controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie pulls Lindroth in close to prevent any damage.
Lindroth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindroth's guard.
Lindroth is working an open guard so Gracie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lindroth blocks a leg kick.
Andrew Lindroth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindroth goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Lindroth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Lindroth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Lindroth is breathing heavily.
Lindroth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie clinches up with Lindroth and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Lindroth blocks it.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lindroth blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindroth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Lindroth circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie punishes Lindroth's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie motions for Lindroth to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindroth was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lindroth has time to react.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindroth wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bubba Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lindroth.
Gracie crunches a lovely knee into Lindroth's ribcage.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindroth.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie lands a nice elbow.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindroth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Lindroth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Lindroth counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindroth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Lindroth on that attempt.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie drops Lindroth with a huge uppercut! Lindroth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gracie is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Stockton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
|
| 189 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Stockton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stockton.
Stockton clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Stockton is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washington tries a body shot but Stockton blocks it.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stockton tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stockton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stockton prevents a body shot from Washington.
Stockton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Stockton.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Stockton.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Stockton avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Stockton.
Stockton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washington tries to work over Stockton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stockton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Washington.
Stockton is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Stockton tries to tie him up.
Stockton wants to take the fight to the mat but Washington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stockton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stockton with a poor takedown
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington wants to clinch up but Stockton keeps it at a distance.
Washington tries to clinch but Stockton moves out of range.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Stockton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington digs a right hand into Stockton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stockton's gas tank.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stockton's elbow.
Washington is leaning against Stockton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Stockton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Stockton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stockton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Stockton looks winded!
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stockton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stockton fails with the takedown.
Washington tries to clinch but Stockton moves out of range.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Stockton's takedown attempt.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stockton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington presses Stockton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Stockton wants a takedown.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stockton wants to stall.
Stockton has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Washington.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Stockton keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington wants to clinch.
Stockton closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Stockton pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington.
Washington lands a right hand.
Elias Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington works on Stockton's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Richard Stockton has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Stockton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a left hand.
Stockton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stockton is rocked!
Washington pushes Stockton against the cage. Washington is working some dirty boxing. Washington pushes off with a quick right hook! Stockton goes down! Stockton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Washington moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Washington!
Elias Washington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus comes to the cage accompanied by My heart. Ortiz has chosen My town as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
|
175 cm
38
153 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Mattus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortiz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Mattus has control of the leg.
Mattus stalling away here and it's allowed Ortiz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Mattus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ortiz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ortiz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ortiz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is working Mattus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Mattus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mattus taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Mattus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mattus is trying to work for a sweep but Ortiz has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattus is trying desperately to improve position.
Ortiz working Mattus over with strikes here.
Mattus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mattus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
Mattus is rocked!
Ortiz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mattus badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ortiz around the waist but Ortiz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ortiz is the winner by TKO! Ortiz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Ortiz!
After the fight, Angel Ortiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Palmer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sans Pression - Numero 1. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: hit him with a left. Kesigan St Pierre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
30
170 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. St Pierre did well to prevent Palmer getting side control.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Palmer is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre looking for subs from the bottom but Palmer mounts him!
Palmer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Pierre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
Palmer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Palmer but it's paid off an St Pierre is forced to tap! Nice work by Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Palmer!
George Palmer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Oh yeah I just rebounded from a loss against Ulrich. I am as happy as I won the Death Squad MMA debut right now. Thanks you guys for watching and thanks KSP for putting up a show with me. You are a respectful opponent.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glorious has chosen Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G as his entrance music. Collin Glorious has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
37
142 lbs
31 - 24 - 0 |
|
180 cm
42
154 lbs
29 - 13 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glorious as he avoids it easily.
Glorious lands a nice shot that snaps Maeda's head back.
Glorious catches Maeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maeda showed some decent athleticism there.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glorious defending well though.
Glorious wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glorious has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorious is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glorious is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Glorious is controlling Maeda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Glorious is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glorious connects with a leg kick. Maeda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glorious is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glorious napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Maeda crashes against the mat.
Glorious is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Maeda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Glorious tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Maeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Glorious is looking for a sweep.
Maeda in side control, throwing shots but Glorious defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorious can't do much from the bottom here.
Maeda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glorious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maeda trying to control the position but Glorious is working away.
Glorious is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Maeda is working Glorious over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glorious tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Glorious is looking for a sweep.
Maeda with the ground and pound but Glorious regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Glorious is looking to control Maeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glorious avoid being mounted?
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glorious taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda is nestled in close to Glorious, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Glorious defends it.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through Glorious's hands, connecting with Glorious's forehead.
Glorious moves into full guard.
Glorious wants to improve his position but instead Maeda has moved into half guard.
Glorious really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glorious trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorious wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maeda is just content to waste time from the top position. Glorious takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glorious keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Glorious pulls Maeda in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Glorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glorious throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Glorious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glorious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glorious tries to clinch there but Maeda circles away.
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maeda showed some decent athleticism there.
Maeda throwing shots but Glorious is blocking nicely.
Maeda throws a strike but Glorious avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Glorious is adopting a defensive guard.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glorious holds on and takes a little breather.
Glorious tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glorious controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
Glorious is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Glorious's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Glorious throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maeda.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glorious throws out the jab.
Glorious throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glorious can do to turn this around?
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glorious.
Glorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Maeda circles away.
Glorious misses the shot to the body.
Maeda dives in and grabs Glorious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glorious pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Glorious misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glorious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Glorious throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maeda.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collin Glorious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glorious's guard.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glorious is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glorious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glorious wants to sweep but no luck.
Collin Glorious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a strike but Glorious rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glorious preventing the sweep.
Glorious looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maeda is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glorious is keeping the position for now.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glorious looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Maeda circles away.
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glorious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Glorious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glorious continues to drive forward.
Maeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Glorious tries to land a knee to the head but Maeda blocks with his arms.
Glorious is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maeda is defending well for now.
Maeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glorious pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Glorious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
|
180 cm
29
200 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva clobbers Austin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Nice elbow from Austin.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Austin darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Austin.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Austin's head coaches at Bi-polar Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Austin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Austin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Austin both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Wanderlei Silva's cut even more.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a wild hook but Austin just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Silva gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Austin raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Austin!
A relieved looking Jack Austin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Beto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
28
178 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
|
167 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Beto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Beto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beto.
Beto tries a head kick but it misses.
Beto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beto has his takedown stuffed
and Bradley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Abe Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Beto.
Beto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradley defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beto or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradley, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley leaves Beto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bradley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beto gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch.
Bradley breaks from the clinch.
Bradley pushes Beto up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley lands a nice elbow.
Beto takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradley lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Joao Beto has been cut.
Beto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beto has Bradley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradley to keep the fight standing.
Beto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beto looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradley.
Bradley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beto's defenses.
Beto breaks from the clinch.
Bradley pushes Beto up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley breaks from the clinch.
Beto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beto avoids the head kick by Bradley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley darts in and clinches Beto up against the cage.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Beto throws a head kick that misses
and Bradley counters with a head kick that drops Beto to the mat! Beto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Beto is rocked!
Beto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Beto is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bradley Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Beto is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abe Bradley!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
282 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
34
291 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a takedown attempt - Zero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
Crowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crowe.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zero lands an overhand right.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
Zero connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Crowe darts in looking for a takedown but Zero gets double underhooks and turns Crowe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Zero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowe.
Zero lands a right hand.
Zero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Crowe.
Zero struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowe stalling against the cage.
Crowe lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowe.
Zero's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zero blocks a body shot from Crowe.
Zero just leaning against Crowe, taking a breather.
Zero lands with a light punch inside.
Zero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zero presses Crowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
Zero lands with a short shot to the head.
Crowe is rocked!
Harlan Crowe's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero dips a shoulder and cracks Crowe with a mighty uppercut! Crowe falls back against the cage and Zero unloads with a barrage of strikes! Crowe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zero screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Harlan Crowe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dangit. Guess the time has come to retire from pro mma and instead fight all comers at Billy-Bob's Meth & Burgers.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
