|
Destiny 73: Sila vs. Diaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo comes to the cage accompanied by Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman. Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. 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.
|
|
|
155 cm
23
140 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
|
150 cm
27
80 lbs
4 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Yakuza! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yakuza tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dynamo counters with a good low kick that Yakuza was not able to check. Yakuza wants to clinch and Dynamo counters by moving into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Yakuza's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Dynamo.
Dynamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakuza is rocked! Dynamo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yakuza to his knees! Dynamo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Dynamo! Rick Dynamo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
175 cm
28
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
|
170 cm
28
158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva ! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gorfal slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva , before circling back to the center of the mat. Gorfal drives through with a takedown into guard. Gorfal content to stall in guard here. Gorfal wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position. Gorfal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gorfal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Tussle that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is pulling down on Gorfal's head. It's preventing any offense from Gorfal, at least for the moment. Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorfal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gorfal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gorfal wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Silva keeping full guard, as Gorfal tries to pass. Gorfal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gorfal scores with a jab to the head.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gorfal is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Gorfal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva throws a body shot but no joy. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gorfal paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fabrici Gorfal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gorfal wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gorfal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gorfal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorfal is defended easily by Silva . Gorfal looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrici Gorfal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gorfal slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva has closed the distance and engaged Gorfal in a clinch.
Gorfal jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gorfal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorfal throws an overhand right that lands on Silva 's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot. Gorfal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Gorfal tries to improve position but can't. Silva gets to mount! Gorfal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Silva looking to control but Gorfal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gorfal is trying desperately to improve position. Silva looking to control but Gorfal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gorfal tries to hold on but Silva postures up. Silva controlling from the full mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gorfal wants to control but Silva is having none of it. Gorfal is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Silva will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. Silva pulls guard successfully.
Gorfal trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Gorfal stops Silva from standing up. Gorfal wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Silva is trying to keep Gorfal in close.
Rodrigo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gorfal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Gorfal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gorfal pushes Silva away with a front kick. Gorfal drives through with a takedown into Silva 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gorfal stopping the sweep attempt from Silva . Silva keeping full guard, as Gorfal tries to pass. Silva trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gorfal stops Silva from standing up. Silva wants to sweep here but Gorfal controlling him for the moment. Gorfal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gorfal trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gorfal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva , into his guard. Gorfal throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gorfal trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva wants to sweep here but Gorfal controlling him for the moment. Silva managing to control the position. Gorfal looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Silva wants to control from the top but Gorfal keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Silva postures up in Gorfal's guard and throws a big left but Gorfal blocks it. Gorfal looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Gorfal wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gorfal has his hands on Silva 's head, controlling the position. 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 Fabrici Gorfal will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gorfal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorfal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gorfal is fighting to break Silva 's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gorfal looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorfal, not yet. Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Silva wants to control from the top but Gorfal keeps moving. Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gorfal's guard. Gorfal is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorfal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Silva looks to land a strike but Gorfal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gorfal looking to control but Silva passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva is looking to stall here but Gorfal recovers full guard. Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gorfal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gorfal keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorfal to score an easy takedown into full guard. Gorfal trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gorfal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva pushes Gorfal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Gorfal shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorfal.
A head kick misses from Gorfal. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gorfal looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Gorfal drives through and ends up in Silva 's guard. Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Fabrici Gorfal showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gorfal 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruise Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
175 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
30
166 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riccardo Rodriguez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruise Lee! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rodriguez moves into the clinch. Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses. Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Riccardo Rodriguez has been cut. Rodriguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Rodriguez into the cage. Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage. Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage. Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance. Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy. Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch. Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Riccardo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruise Lee. Rodriguez throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches. Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! Lee has his takedown stuffed and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes. Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez looking to stall.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage. Lee is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rodriguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Rodriguez into the cage. Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Rodriguez. Rodriguez just leaning against Lee, taking a breather. Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage. Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy. Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. Rodriguez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Rodriguez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Riccardo Rodriguez's cut. That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside. A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination. Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riccardo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch. Lee is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee being controlled against the cage. Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Riccardo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruise Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy. Rodriguez tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage. Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's two 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. Rodriguez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Riccardo Rodriguez. Lee fails with the takedown. Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lee can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead. Rodriguez tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee pulls guard successfully.
Rodriguez stands up out of Lee's guard for a moment - Lee manages to land a nice upkick. Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodriguez has passed into half guard!
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around? Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. Lee wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. Rodriguez 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. Rodriguez stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Rodriguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lee is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely. Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Rodriguez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Riccardo Rodriguez's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily. Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches. Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here. Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee closes the distance and clinches. Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage. Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Riccardo Rodriguez. Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Rodriguez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Rodriguez in his guard. Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez preventing the sweep. Bruise Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodriguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rodriguez passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rodriguez is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lee is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
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. Rodriguez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Rodriguez. Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss. Rodriguez pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch. Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee wants a takedown.
Riccardo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruise Lee. Lee jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lee tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Riccardo Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Rodriguez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Matta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Revengedanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Velociraptor by SUBSONICA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
|
|
|
170 cm
23
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
|
179 cm
22
157 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Matta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Revengedanger! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Revengedanger looks for the body kick but Matta saw that one coming. Matta throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Matta misses. Matta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Revengedanger. That one must have hurt. Matta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Good leg kick by Revengedanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Revengedanger throws a front kick that sends Matta stumbling back into the cage. Revengedanger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Revengedanger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Revengedanger.
Revengedanger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matta. Matta blocks a head kick by Revengedanger.
Matta tests Revengedanger's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Revengedanger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Matta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Revengedanger on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matta connects with a crisp jab. Matta tries a head kick but it misses.
Matta misses with an uppercut
and Revengedanger counters with a low kick, right behind Matta 's knee. Revengedanger throws a nice inside leg kick. Matta connects with a body shot. Revengedanger leaves Matta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Revengedanger misses with a series of wild punches.
Revengedanger tries to clinch up but Matta circles away and keeps his distance. A slapping body kick lands there for Revengedanger. Matta throws a looping overhand right but Revengedanger ducks down to avoid it. Revengedanger tries to clinch up. Both fighters circling a little - Matta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The fighters circling - Matta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Revengedanger tries to clinch but Matta is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matta scores with a sloppy right hand. Revengedanger should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revengedanger swings widly with a right hand
and Matta counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Matta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Revengedanger defending well though. Matta tries to pass to full mount but Revengedanger defends it. Revengedanger is looking to control Matta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Revengedanger avoid being mounted? Revengedanger wants to improve his position but Matta is controlling well.
Matta lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matta throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Revengedanger to regain full guard. Revengedanger keeping moving, preventing Matta from controlling successfully. Matta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Revengedanger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Revengedanger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Revengedanger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Matta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Matta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Matta throws a big right hand that misses. Matta postures up in Revengedanger's guard and throws a big left but Revengedanger blocks it. Matta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Matta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Matta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Matta postures up in Revengedanger's guard and throws a big left but Revengedanger blocks it. Matta looking to sit in guard and control but Revengedanger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Matta 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.
Revengedanger walks into a jab. Revengedanger tries to clinch but Matta moves out of range. Matta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revengedanger ducks under a wild hook from Matta. Revengedanger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Matta tries to land a body kick and Revengedanger counters by clinching up. Matta managing to block the knees to the body from Revengedanger.
Matta lands with a light punch inside. Matta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Revengedanger backwards. Matta is trying to break free. Matta lands on the inside with an uppercut. Matta takes a knee to the side of the body. Matta misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Matta has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Revengedanger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matta lands a shoulder strike. Revengedanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Revengedanger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Matta.
That's one minute gone in the round. Revengedanger taking a breather. Matta gets through Revengedanger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Matta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Matta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Matta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revengedanger's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Revengedanger fails to land. Matta tries to throw a body punch but Revengedanger avoids it by throwing Matta back against the cage. Revengedanger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Matta misses with a punch on the inside.
Revengedanger pushes Matta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Matta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matta. Matta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revengedanger's elbow. Revengedanger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matta is defending well for now. Matta lands a hook to the side of the head. Matta scores with a shot to the side of Revengedanger's head. Revengedanger takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Revengedanger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Revengedanger.
A nice left hand lands by Matta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revengedanger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matta's face.
Revengedanger blocks an uppercut.
Matta lands a hook that snaps the head of Revengedanger backwards. Matta takes a knee to the side of the body. Matta takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Enrico Matta has been cut. Revengedanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matta takes a knee to the side of the body. Revengedanger taking a breather. Revengedanger missing with knees to the body.
Matta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Revengedanger. A shot in the inside from Matta. Matta misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Matta.
Revengedanger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matta avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Revengedanger lands an elbow just above Matta 's eye. Revengedanger prevents a body shot from Matta. Revengedanger pushes off an throws an elbow but Matta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Matta misses with a body punch.
Matta misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Revengedanger. Matta can't find room to land a body shot as Revengedanger controls the action.
Matta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revengedanger can do to turn this around? Revengedanger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matta takes a shot to the head. Matta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revengedanger. Revengedanger blocks an uppercut.
Matta lands with a right to the head. Revengedanger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matta's efforts to push away. Revengedanger scores with a knee to the head.
Matta blocks an elbow strike. Knees in the clinch landing for Revengedanger.
Matta digs a right hand into Revengedanger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Revengedanger's gas tank. Revengedanger is breathing heavily. Matta throws a punch but it's blocked by Revengedanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Revengedanger wants to stall.
Matta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matta managing to block the knees to the body from Revengedanger.
Revengedanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matta lands with a left to the head. Revengedanger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matta lands a nice uppercut. Revengedanger scores with a shoulder strike. Revengedanger tries to land knees in the clinch but Matta avoids the damage to the body. Matta lands an uppercut. Revengedanger tries a knee to the head but Matta blocks it.
Revengedanger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matta swings wildly with an uppercut but Revengedanger uses good head movement to avoid it. Matta lands with a right to the head. Matta working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Matta dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Enrico Matta's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Revengedanger walks into a jab. Revengedanger checks a low kick from Matta. Revengedanger ducks under a wild hook from Matta. Revengedanger fails in his attempt to clinch. Revengedanger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Matta throws a nice inside leg kick. Revengedanger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Matta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Revengedanger wants to clinch up but Matta keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matta takes a swing at Revengedanger's ribcage but misses. Matta misses with a body kick. Matta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Enrico Matta is winning the standup battle so far. Matta cracks a nice hook into Revengedanger's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matta takes a swing at Revengedanger's ribcage but misses. Enrico Matta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matta tries to land a body kick and Revengedanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Revengedanger swings for the body but Matta moves out of range.
Matta connects with a solid leg kick. Matta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Revengedanger is looking to score with low kicks. Matta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Revengedanger fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Revengedanger.
Revengedanger scores with a leg kick.
Matta scores with a head kick. Revengedanger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Matta misses with a body kick. Revengedanger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Matta blocks the body kick.
Matta keeps the fight on the outside. Enrico Matta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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! Revengedanger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Matta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revengedanger misses with a body kick. Matta throws a shot to the body.
Revengedanger looks to land a left hand but Matta moved out of range nicely. Revengedanger takes one to the side of the head.
Matta scores with a shot to the body.
Matta misses with a body kick. Revengedanger throws a jab when Matta was well out of range. Revengedanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matta.
Revengedanger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calvin Revengedanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Matta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Matta tried to score with a low kick but Revengedanger checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matta jabs at Revengedanger's body. Matta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Matta. Revengedanger misses the shot to the body. A lazy left from Matta finds it's target. A swing and a miss from Revengedanger. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Revengedanger, right into the meat.
Matta scores with a hook to the body. Revengedanger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Matta connects with an inside leg kick. Matta pushes Revengedanger away with a front kick. Matta just misses with a punch to the body.
Revengedanger throws a head kick but Matta moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Revengedanger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Revengedanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matta.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Matta works Revengedanger's body with a nice hook. 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! Revengedanger is looking to clinch but Matta is avoiding it.
Matta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Revengedanger wants to clinch up but Matta keeps it at a distance. Revengedanger misses with a looping right. Revengedanger misses with a body kick. Revengedanger checks a low kick from Matta. Matta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Matta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice inside leg kick there by Matta. That's going to slow Revengedanger down. Revengedanger misses the shot to the body. Matta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Revengedanger looks to land a body kick but Matta moved away. Matta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrico Matta showed his dominance in that final round. Well Matta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrico Matta! A victorious Enrico Matta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shikou Endou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ignacio Cresta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name of - Rage Against The Machine. Cresta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The black keys - I got mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shikou Endou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
187 cm
29
202 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
189 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shikou Endou! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Ignacio Cresta! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Endou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cresta defends well and Endou ends up having to push Cresta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Cresta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cresta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shikou Endou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Endou misses with a body shot.
Cresta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endou. We've been hearing reports that Endou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cresta avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Endou lands with a nice body punch. Endou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cresta's waist but Cresta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Endou off to one side. Endou looks to score with a jab to the body but Cresta is just out of range. No luck for Endou with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shikou Endou. That's going to take a lot out of him. Endou shoots in for a takedown but Cresta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Endou tries to keep at a distance but Cresta has taken the fight into the clinch. Cresta presses Endou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Endou jumps guard but Cresta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Endou wants to take the fight to the mat but Cresta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Endou drags the fight down to the ground.
Cresta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Endou is proving hard to escape from. Endou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cresta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cresta wants to get back to his feet but Endou is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Endou trying to control the position from guard on top but Cresta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Endou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Endou throws a big elbow that misses. Endou tries to free his leg and advance position but Cresta is retaining full guard. Endou trying to control the position from guard on top but Cresta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Endou advances position into side control! Cresta is not content to let Endou control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cresta is trying to get back to his feet. Endou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Endou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cresta is not content to let Endou control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Endou in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cresta is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shikou Endou! An out of breath and clearly excited Shikou Endou thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai has chosen Blood Rave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
182 cm
29
205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siss Morrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hiro Sakurai! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morrow is landing a low percentage of strikes. Morrow punishes Sakurai's body with a nice straight punch. Sakurai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakurai has his takedown stuffed letting Morrow counter with a right hand. Sakurai throws a big shot that misses. Morrow scores with a jab. Morrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sakurai shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrow sprawls well. He's pushed Sakurai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai. Sakurai fails with the takedown and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakurai tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sakurai cracks Morrow with a right hand to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morrow throws a good cross that connects.
Sakurai has his takedown stuffed and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakurai thinking. Sakurai fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hiro Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sakurai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sakurai shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakurai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A punch combination from Sakurai misses. Morrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakurai, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakurai thinking. Morrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakurai. Sakurai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Sakurai in a clinch.
Morrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Morrow misses. Siss Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morrow misses with a looping right. Morrow loads up on a big right hand but Sakurai slips the punch. Morrow with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sakurai scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sakurai takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sakurai blocks a jab. Sakurai fails with the takedown and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Sakurai. Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai. Morrow throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range. Morrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Morrow clinches with his opponent.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sakurai avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target. Sakurai moves away from the strike by Morrow. Morrow misses with a hook. Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Sakurai in a clinch.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sakurai misses with a takedown and Morrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt - Morrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sakurai gets tackled into the cage by Morrow. Morrow maintains the clinch. Morrow lands with a light punch inside. Sakurai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrow smiles and moves away.
Sakurai slips under a jab. Sakurai slips a jab from Morrow. Morrow pushes Sakurai up against the cage in a clinch. Sakurai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrow to keep the fight standing. Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakurai.
Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakurai.
Sakurai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakurai should have avoided that one. Morrow dips to his left and cracks Sakurai with an uppercut! No luck for Sakurai with that takedown attempt. Morrow has Sakurai up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakurai can't get the takedown.
Morrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sakurai looking for a takedown. Morrow lands a right hand. Sakurai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Morrow breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siss Morrow dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakurai wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance. Horrible takedown attempt by Sakurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrow, which made it look bad. Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily. Morrow throws an overhand right that lands on Sakurai's shoulder, as Sakurai tries to avoid the shot. Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab. Sakurai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai. Sakurai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrow defends well and Sakurai ends up having to push Morrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sakurai has Morrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Morrow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrow drives through and clinches with Sakurai against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sakurai wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sakurai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle. Morrow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Morrow - that landed with a thud.
Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sakurai shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrow sprawls well. He's pushed Sakurai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A slow jab from Morrow misses its intended target. Morrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Morrow looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range. Sakurai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Morrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Morrow catches Sakurai right on the button with a cross. Sakurai slips a straight right by Morrow. Sakurai slips under a jab from Morrow. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sakurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Sakurai. Sakurai shoots in but Morrow avoids the takedown attempt easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sakurai shoots in but no luck this time. Sakurai throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease. Sakurai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sakurai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Morrow looks to throw the jab but Sakurai is out of range. Morrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrow throws a lazy right hand but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Morrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakurai can do to turn this around? Morrow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai. Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrow. Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Morrow counters with a nice uppercut. Sakurai wants to slow Morrow down by chopping away at his legs. Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakurai was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow. Hiro Sakurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morrow keeps the fight on the outside. Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab. Sakurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sakurai doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sakurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sakurai is breathing heavily. Morrow throws an overhand right that lands on Sakurai's shoulder, as Sakurai tries to avoid the shot. Morrow closes the distance and clinches. Morrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurais head. Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morrow has Sakurai pressed against the cage.
Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Morrow counters with a two punch combo. Sakurai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow tries to bum rush Sakurai with a series of wild strikes but Sakurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Morrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morrow lands with a right hand. Morrow gets caught napping as Sakurai dives in and scores a takedown. Morrow manages to retain guard. Morrow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakurai is controlling him. Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now. Morrow pushes Sakurai off and gets back to his feet.
Morrow pushes Sakurai up against the cage in a clinch. Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morrow clinches up against the cage. Morrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurais head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siss Morrow dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Morrow throws out a loose jab but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it. Sakurai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Morrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sakurai misses with a straight left. Morrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakurai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet. Morrow lands a head shot. Morrow swings widly with a right hand
and Sakurai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morrow! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morrow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sakurai shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl out of it but Sakurai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Morrow throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range. Sakurai moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off. Morrow cracks Sakurai with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss! Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakurai has time to react. Sakurai with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab. Sakurai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrow is out of range and Sakurai settles back down. Siss Morrow is winning the standup battle so far. Morrow scores with a jab. Morrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Sakurai lands with a right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Sakurai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab by Morrow. Morrow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai. Sakurai gets tackled into the cage by Morrow. Morrow maintains the clinch. Come on Sakurai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sakurai slips a jab from Morrow. A swing and a miss from Morrow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sakurai gets tackled into the cage by Morrow. Morrow maintains the clinch. Morrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Siss Morrow has scored more points in the clinch so far. Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sakurai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrow. Sakurai tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A swing and a miss from Morrow. Sakurai fails with the takedown and Morrow counters with a straight right hand. Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai. Sakurai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard. Sakurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Morrow is trying to stand up here but Sakurai is controlling him well. Morrow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Morrow lands a jab to the head.
Morrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sakurai clinches up with Morrow and pushes him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
Sakurai is looking for a takedown. Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck for Sakurai with that takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Sakurai. Hiro Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Morrow. Morrow misses with a straight right. Sakurai slips under a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrow. A big right from Morrow misses. Morrow throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sakurai misses with a takedown and Morrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sakurai doesn't succeed with the takedown and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakurai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A punch combination from Sakurai misses. Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sakurai shoots in for a double leg but Morrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sakurai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakurai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet. Morrow clinches up with Sakurai and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morrow lands a body shot. Morrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siss Morrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Morrow pushes Sakurai up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Siss Morrow showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrow, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siss Morrow! A victorious Siss Morrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dav Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Breathe by The Prodigy. Vinny Hopkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
173 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dav Rolling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rolling throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well. Hopkins tries to work over Rolling's front leg with a kick but Rolling checks it. Hopkins scores with a jab. Rolling jabs at Hopkins's body. Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rolling can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Rolling. Rolling takes a shot right to the bread basket. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
Rolling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Manta in the buildup to the fight. Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick. Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rolling moves out of range of the body kick. A good leg kick by Rolling. Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolling pinned against the cage. Rolling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rolling is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs. Rolling tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rolling connects with the punch. Rolling tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. That kick from Rolling tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on. Rolling misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rolling is able to avoid easily. Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hopkins misses with a hook
and Rolling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rolling. Rolling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolling has managed to get both his arms back between Hopkins's legs - danger averted. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hopkins controls Rolling momentarily but Rolling frees himself. Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Rolling from controlling successfully. Rolling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rolling wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving. Rolling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rolling wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving. Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rolling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rolling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hopkins trying to control the position.
Hopkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rolling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hopkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolling defends well. Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Rolling trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rolling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head. Rolling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hopkins trying to control the position.
Rolling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rolling throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolling is keeping the position for now. Rolling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rolling is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hopkins has his hands clasped together but Rolling extends and breaks Hopkins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rolling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dav Rolling! An out of breath Dav Rolling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Vinny Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Åke Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci comes to the cage accompanied by Serpente by SUBSONICA. Johansson has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Åke Johansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
183 cm
23
202 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
24
199 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Åke Johansson! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Casacci avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casacci counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johansson's knee momentarily. Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson lands with a straight right. Casacci didn't see that one coming. Johansson scores with a decent looking hook. Casacci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Casacci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson throws a lazy head kick and Casacci counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circling - Casacci throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casacci counters with a head kick. Casacci lands an overhand right. Casacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Casacci walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johansson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Casacci swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johansson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Casacci! A victorious Max Casacci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solaar Pleure by Solaar. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
|
|
|
209 cm
21
291 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
217 cm
23
277 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Mars! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mars misses with a body kick. Mars misses with a double jab
and Mars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. OConnell wants to clinch but Mars slips to the side and Mars counters with a nice kick to the body. Mars keeps the fight on the outside. OConnell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mars throws a hook but OConnell blocks it. OConnell wants to clinch up but Mars keeps it at a distance. Mars thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Mars throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vincent Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mars misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mars. Mars obviously looking to wear him down.
Mars fakes the leg kick and cracks OConnell in the body. Mars throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mars throws a hook to the side of OConnell's head but OConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mars throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut. OConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick by Mars misses and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mars misses with a low kick. OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mars thows a body kick. OConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him. OConnell blocks a jab. OConnell avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OConnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mars throws a lazy body kick and Mars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mars takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses. Mars lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Mars misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Mars as he connects with a hook. Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. OConnell throws out a loose jab but Mars uses good head movement to avoid it. Mars jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well. OConnell blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mars.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mars is looking to land body kicks. OConnell tries to clinch up but Mars circles away and keeps his distance. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mars. Mars misses with a kick to the body and OConnell counters with a left and a right that stings Mars. OConnell throws a hook to the side of Mars's head but Mars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mars keeps the fight on the outside. Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body. OConnell misses with a looping left. OConnell throws a hook but Mars avoids it easily. Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. OConnell has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mars tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Mars back against the cage. Mars lands a good knee to the midsection. OConnell won't want to take too many of those. OConnell is breathing heavily. Mars tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mars misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. OConnell blocks a body shot from Mars. Mars misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mars. OConnell takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice left hand lands by OConnell.
It looks like Vincent Mars has been cut. Mars tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnell's elbow. OConnell working Mars over with knees to the body. OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Mars. OConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
OConnell misses with some punches.
Mars utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mars lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Mars dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
OConnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mars. That one must have hurt. OConnell slips a jab from Mars. Mars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mars fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mars misses the jab. OConnell wants to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nice shot lands for Mars. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mars chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mars. Mars scores with a push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. OConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Mars cracks OConnell with a right hand to the side of the head. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mars - that will leave a mark!
Mars thuds his shin into the meat of OConnell's side. Mars takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses. Mars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell. Mars waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped OConnell to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
OConnell is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mars postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! OConnell covers up, he's hurt! Mars keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mars and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mars can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Mars! Vincent Mars 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lamb of God - To The End. Dylan Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
173 cm
23
163 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
|
182 cm
37
164 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Diaz! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz walks into a left hand. Sila 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. Sila staying out of range there. Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Sila ducks down to avoid it. Sila throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Diaz throws a hook but Sila blocks it. Diaz looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely. Diaz misses with a hook. Sila slips under a jab from Diaz. Sila misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Diaz misses the jab. Sila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sila gets slowly back to his feet. Sila staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away. Sila staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away. Sila digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs. Sila ducks under a wild hook from Diaz. Diaz throws a jab when Sila was well out of range. Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sila moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz. Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Sila ducks down to avoid it. Diaz 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. Sila tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A swing and a miss from Diaz. Diaz misses with a looping left. Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range. Sila slips under a jab from Diaz. Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diaz slips a jab from Sila.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sila staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Sila. Dylan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sila moves out of range as Diaz strikes. Diaz misses with a shot to the body so Sila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Sila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sila with a flurry of punches that miss. Sila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully. Diaz seems keen to control Sila's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Sila in his guard. Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sila.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Sila is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. 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 Afa Sila will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Sila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Diaz catches Sila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Diaz lands a jab. Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sila to the ground. Diaz is now in Sila's guard. Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sila is proving hard to escape from. Sila being controlled here, momentarily. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Diaz wants to stand but Sila has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sila defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Diaz tries to move into range but Sila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Diaz throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it. Dylan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Diaz cracks Sila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz. A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target. Sila stuffs the takedown. Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Diaz takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses. Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Sila uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sila lands with some strikes. Sila jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt. Sila is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control. Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. Sila tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Sila controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Diaz is trying to buck Sila off. Sila is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sila but great work by Diaz. 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 Afa Sila will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz shoots in but Sila avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diaz throws a series of punches but Sila moves out of range. Sila misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. Diaz misses with a looping left. Sila moves away from the strike by Diaz. Diaz with a jab. Jab from Diaz. A swing and a miss from Diaz. Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sila sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sila blocks a jab. Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that. Sila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz controls Sila momentarily but Sila frees himself. Sila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Diaz is looking to stand up but Sila isn't so interested in that idea. Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sila controls the pace. Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two 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. Diaz wants to stand but Sila is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A jab from Diaz misses. Sila swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sila trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Diaz wants to stand but Sila is controlling the position. Sila wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sila stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position. Afa Sila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sila lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sila slips nicely into half guard. Sila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Diaz tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control. Sila is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer. Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Diaz is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sila swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sila misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Afa Sila did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt. Sila scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sila shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well. Sila is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Diaz misses. Diaz fails to land the takedown. Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Diaz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sila shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense. Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sila scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Sila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range. Sila takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Sila's belly button to the back. Sila ducks under a wild hook from Diaz. Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sila with a nice cross. Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sila swivels and escapes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Sila. Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz slips under a jab from Sila. Diaz tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range. Diaz wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance. Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. 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! Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Sila counters with a nice double leg into guard. Sila 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. Diaz is wriggling around but Sila manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz wants to get back to full guard. Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though. Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard. Sila is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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. Sila lands with a punch from half guard. Sila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well. Sila scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sila prevents Diaz from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sila is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila had his way with Dylan Diaz in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz misses with a straight right. Sila slips under a jab from Diaz. Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sila stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Sila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though. Sila thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz is staying active underneath Sila, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz has hold of Sila's hands but Sila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Diaz is not content to let Sila control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sila.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch. Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sila checks a low kick from Diaz. Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot. Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Sila. Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Diaz drives through and clinches with Sila against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sila has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sila lands a body punch. Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silas head. Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Sila shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Sila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sila misses the shot to the body. Diaz slips under a jab. Sila looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well. Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz. Diaz misses with a hook. Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz. Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sila misses with a wild body shot. Diaz throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily. Diaz throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily. Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila. Sila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Sila persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afa Sila. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sila. Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz throws a hook but Sila avoids it easily. Diaz misses with a straight right. Sila moves out of range as Diaz strikes. Diaz misses with a wild body shot. Dylan Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Diaz misses. Sila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Diaz tests Sila's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sila moves away from the strike by Diaz. Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Afa Sila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Diaz misses with a left hand and Sila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dylan Diaz. I think Sila 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila! Afa Sila retains his lightweight title! After the big win, Afa Sila made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|