 |
Destiny Tuesday 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla has chosen Sobota - Do góry łeb as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
|
182 cm
30
193 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Materla has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Materla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Materla stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been told by Robinson's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Materla or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad.
Materla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
Materla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robinson to the ground. Materla is now in Robinson's guard.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson pulls Materla in close to his closed guard and prevents Materla from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson controls Materla momentarily but Materla frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Materla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson won't allow Materla to pass to mount.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Materla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materla is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materla is trying for a kimura here. Robinson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Materla wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Materla!
Post fight, an emotional Michal Materla said 'I wanna thanks for Destiny FC owner, for this fight, i wanna give my heart for this organisation, i hear that someone Kazumi Okamura, wanna third lose in row, and leave that company, can i help 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Basshunter- DotA. Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. Karukef Kingston has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
150 cm
28
80 lbs
4 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Yakuza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Yakuza is rocked!
Kingston ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yakuza out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karukef Kingston!
An out of breath Karukef Kingston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TikaKiyo Yoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
170 cm
29
170 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TikaKiyo Yoshiki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hui sprawls well initially but Yoshiki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshiki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hui sees it coming and defends easily.
Hui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshiki.
Hui is pressing down on Yoshiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoshiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshiki is fighting to break Hui's control of his arms but Hui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshiki being controlled here momentarily.
Yoshiki wants to pass the guard but Hui is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui controlling Yoshiki's posture.
Hui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yoshiki is looking for a sweep. Hui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshiki is trying to stand up here but Hui is controlling him well.
Hui is thwarting Yoshiki's attempts to control the position.
Hui is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hui is working for a kimura but Yoshiki is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yoshiki wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui seems to be looking for submissions.
Hui seems to be looking for submissions.
Hui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshiki defends it well.
Hui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yoshiki wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshiki is defending against the submission attempts here by Hui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hui is thwarting Yoshiki's attempts to control the position.
Yoshiki wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshiki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshiki trying to hold on to Hui's head to control him but Hui postures up.
Yoshiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshiki wants to get back to his feet.
Hui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshiki is looking to control Hui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshiki avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Hui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hui tries for a kimura but Yoshiki is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yoshiki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshiki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yoshiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshiki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiki wants to control but Hui postures up.
Yoshiki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hui is staying active.
Hui is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshiki is defending well.
Hui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshiki is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Yoshiki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshiki can do to turn this around?
The ground and pound from Hui seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshiki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sun Hui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshiki, who protects the arm well.
We've been informed that Yoshiki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hui has hold of Yoshiki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yoshiki seems comfortable defending it but Hui has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yoshiki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yoshiki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hui couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sun Hui!
Our winner, Sun Hui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Nathan Hayway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
27
165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
176 cm
23
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mishima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishima's guard.
Mishima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayway defends it easily.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Mishima looking for subs off his back but Hayway has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mishima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayway seems to be looking for submissions.
Mishima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima wants to improve his position but Hayway is controlling well.
Hayway wants to take a breather but Mishima is having none of it.
Hayway seems to be working for a kimura but Mishima defends the submission attempt.
Hayway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mishima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.
Hayway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mishima defends it well.
Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mishima is in trouble now - Hayway has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mishima manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mishima tries to bench press Hayway off him but Hayway keeps the position.
Hayway has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mishima!
Hayway wants to control the pace but Mishima is squirming around nicely.
Hayway has hold of Mishima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mishima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayway is looking to advance position but Mishima won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hayway. Oh but Mishima has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hayway goes limp - he's gone! Mishima jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Mishima!
An out of breath Jin Mishima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
32
135 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
|
165 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutant.
It looks like Abdullah Al Abulbul has been cut.
Mutant wants to clinch up but Al Abulbul keeps it at a distance.
Al Abulbul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Mutant. Those never looked like landing.
Mutant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Abulbul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mutant won't be happy with that.
Mutant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mutant tries to get out of the position.
Mutant is trying to get back to half guard.
Mutant stops Al Abulbul from passing to mount.
Mutant is holding Al Abulbul down, trying to stall.
Al Abulbul wants to control but Mutant is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutant prevents Al Abulbul from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Al Abulbul are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul tries to score with some ground and pound. Mutant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Al Abulbul working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Abulbul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Abulbul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Al Abulbul in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Abulbul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mutant, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Mutant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Abulbul tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mutant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Abulbul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mutant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Al Abulbul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Al Abulbul works to advance to full mount. Mutant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Al Abulbul is working for a guillotine from mount but Mutant frees his head quite easily.
Al Abulbul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mutant wants to control but Al Abulbul is having none of it.
Al Abulbul controlling his opponent.
Al Abulbul working Mutant over with strikes here.
Mutant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Abulbul on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Al Abulbul throwing strikes here but Mutant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Al Abulbul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutant is looking to improve his position but Al Abulbul isn't that keen on the idea.
Mutant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Al Abulbul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Mutant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mutant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Abulbul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mutant is bucking up trying to escape but Al Abulbul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant tries to hold on but Al Abulbul postures up.
Al Abulbul connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Al Abulbul avoids the attempt from Mutant to control.
Mutant doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Al Abulbul throwing strikes here but Mutant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mutant wants to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Al Abulbul looking to finish with strikes here!
Mutant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Al Abulbul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mutant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Abulbul manages to avoid it.
Mutant avoids the body shot from Al Abulbul.
Mutant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Al Abulbul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutant.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Abulbul.
Al Abulbul lands a few punches from side control.
Mutant can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutant is looking for a sweep.
Al Abulbul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutant trying his best to control but Al Abulbul has mounted him.
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!
Al Abulbul working Mutant over with strikes here.
Mutant is in a horrible position here. Al Abulbul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant is looking to improve his position but Al Abulbul isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Abulbul with shots to the head and body - Mutant looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Abulbul misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Al Abulbul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Abulbul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mutant avoids a series of strikes thrown by Al Abulbul.
Mutant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul lands with some strikes.
Al Abulbul landing strikes from the mount and Mutant is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant tries to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Al Abulbul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mutant tries to lock up and control but Al Abulbul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mutant is squirming around, avoiding Al Abulbul's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Abulbul postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutant looks a forlorn figure.
Al Abulbul lands with some strikes.
Al Abulbul tries to control but Mutant wriggling away.
Mutant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Abulbul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mutant is surviving well by controlling Al Abulbul's body position as best he can.
Al Abulbul thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant wants to control but Al Abulbul is having none of it.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Mutant is having none of it.
Al Abulbul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mutant is squirming around, avoiding Al Abulbul's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Abulbul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Mutant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdullah Al Abulbul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutant working to try and regain half guard.
Al Abulbul with a couple of short strikes.
Mutant taking shots to the head.
Al Abulbul looking to finish Mutant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mutant!
Al Abulbul unloads with some shots from mount but Mutant bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Al Abulbul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Al Abulbul's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Al Abulbul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mutant sprawls well. Mutant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Abulbul gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mutant throws a right hand that Al Abulbul ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Abulbul also avoids with ease.
Mutant throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Abulbul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Abulbul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abulbul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutant as he avoids it easily.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Al Abulbul.
Al Abulbul fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Abulbul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul shoots in for a double leg but Mutant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Mutant.
Al Abulbul looks to land a right hand but Mutant moved out of range.
Mutant swinging wildly here.
Al Abulbul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burer Mutant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Abulbul throws a shot from downtown. Mutant moves away and avoids it.
Al Abulbul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Mutant being controlled here, momentarily.
Mutant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdullah Al Abulbul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant pulls Al Abulbul in close to prevent any damage.
Al Abulbul distracts Mutant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Abulbul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Abulbul won't allow Mutant to sweep him here.
Mutant working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mutant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul looking to score a takedown here. Mutant is defending well but Al Abulbul drives through and ends up in Mutant's guard.
Mutant pulls Al Abulbul in to control the position.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Al Abulbul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Abulbul postures up.
Al Abulbul looking to pass the guard.
Mutant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Abulbul won't allow Mutant to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant looks to land a combination. Al Abulbul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mutant slips a straight right by Al Abulbul.
Mutant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Abulbul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Abulbul drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burer Mutant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Abulbul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Abulbul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Abulbul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Abulbul looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Mutant is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Burer Mutant.
I think Al Abulbul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Al Abulbul!
An out of breath Abdullah Al Abulbul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Tualasamony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Tualasamony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
188 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
|
174 cm
29
192 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Odin Tualasamony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tualasamony tries a head kick but it misses.
Tualasamony throws a head kick that misses.
Okamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tualasamony lands a high kick!
Okamura throws a sloppy head kick and Tualasamony moves out of range easily.
Tualasamony has closed the distance and engaged Okamura in a clinch.
Okamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Tualasamony is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tualasamony dodges an elbow strike from Okamura.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okamura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okamura misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okamura looks winded!
Tualasamony avoids a wild elbow strike from Okamura.
Good body shot from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okamura is rocked!
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okamura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Tualasamony has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tualasamony is struggling to control the position.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okamura misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tualasamony obliges.
Okamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okamura as Tualasamony tries to tie him up.
Okamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tualasamony blocks it with crossed arms.
Tualasamony dodges an elbow strike from Okamura.
Tualasamony drops Okamura with a big knee straight up the middle! Okamura is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Okamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Tualasamony finish him?
It looks like Kazumi Okamura has been cut.
Okamura is holding his hands too far apart here. Tualasamony throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Okamura is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Tualasamony!
A victorious Odin Tualasamony thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kazumi Okamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreese's entrance music is 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings. A fine choice. John Kreese could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Ballantine's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
21
266 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
195 cm
26
230 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreese dives in and scores a takedown into Ballantine's guard.
Kreese throwing strikes but missing.
Ballantine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kreese is looking to pass into half guard but Ballantine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballantine is in guard.
Kreese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballantine landing with the ground and pound.
Ballantine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ballantine postures up in Kreese's guard and throws a big left but Kreese blocks it.
Ballantine stands up over Kreese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ballantine is fighting to break Kreese's control of his arms but Kreese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese is trying to keep Ballantine in close.
Ballantine is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreese has wrist control.
Ballantine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreese trying to control the position.
Ballantine stopping the sweep attempt from Kreese.
Ballantine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ballantine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballantine throws a strike but Kreese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ballantine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ballantine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kreese trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
Kreese throwing strikes but missing.
Kreese throws a big right hand that misses.
Kreese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kreese wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreese gets a takedown into half guard.
Ballantine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kreese.
Kreese trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
Kreese slips nicely into half guard.
Kreese is looking to stall here but Ballantine recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine is trying to keep Kreese in close.
Ballantine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kreese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballantine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kreese closes the distance and clinches.
Kreese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreese wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kreese breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Kreese misses its intended target.
Ballantine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kreese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like John Kreese has been cut.
Ballantine misses with an uppercut.
Ballantine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreese circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantine throws a head kick that misses
and Kreese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kreese.
Kreese tries to pull guard but Ballantine won't allow it.
Kreese manages to break the clinch.
Kreese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ballantine moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ballantine smiles and moves away.
Ballantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Kreese. Kreese gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kreese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreese slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine is looking to clinch but Kreese is avoiding it.
Ballantine missing with a left hand there. Kreese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreese wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ballantine moves in looking to clinch but Kreese pushes him off.
Kreese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ballantine.
Ballantine drops Kreese with a huge uppercut! Kreese drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ballantine is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Ballantine!
A very excited looking Bill Ballantine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
John Kreese was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat does not exist in my dojo! This loss will be avenged twofold -- against my opponent first, and THEN his students!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius comes into the arena with Here we are Juggernaut by Coheed and Cambria blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
35
184 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
|
175 cm
28
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Best!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Best.
Garcius throws a series of strikes that have Best backpedaling.
Garcius connects with a body shot that sends Best's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Garcius misses.
Best misses with a looping right.
Best wants to clinch but Garcius slips to the side
and Garcius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Best's guard.
Garcius 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.
Garcius won't allow Best to sweep him here.
Garcius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcius 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.
Garcius distracts Best with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Best is rocked!
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!
Garcius arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Best's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaius Garcius!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaius Garcius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic and Ping Lin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
260 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
210 cm
29
276 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadija Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Lin.
Lin swings for the body but Tadic moves out of range.
Tadic attempts a counter takedown but Lin avoids it well and moves away.
Lin swinging wildly here.
Lin tries to sprawl but Tadic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lin trying to control here.
Tadic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin is staying active underneath Tadic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tadic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tadic is trying to control the action in half guard but Lin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lin wants to control but Tadic is keeping busy.
Tadic tries to pass to full mount but Lin defends it.
Tadic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lin wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Tadic is working for a kimura but Lin is defending it quite comfortably.
Tadic is thwarting Lin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tadic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tadic.
Tadic fails with the takedown
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tadic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tadic showed some decent athleticism there.
Tadic is pressing down on Lin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin is holding on for now.
Lin is refusing to be controlled, as Tadic sits in half guard.
Tadic prevents Lin from improving his position.
Lin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tadic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tadic is working for a guillotine from mount but Lin frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadic trying to control but Lin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadic avoids the attempt from Lin to control.
Lin is looking to improve his position but Tadic isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadija Tadic 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.
Tadic looks for a takedown but Lin sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tadic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lin - the referee stops the clock and Tadic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lin. Tadic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Lin.
Lin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tadic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Tadija Tadic has been cut.
Lin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tadic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lin won't be happy with that.
Lin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tadic off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lin is looking for the choke from the back position but Tadic is controlling his hands well.
Tadic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadic looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tadic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Contenders, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lin uses his free foot to push down on Tadic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tadic.
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.
Lin looking to control but Tadic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tadic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tadic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tadic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadic is not content to let Lin control the position.
Tadic actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tadic working for a triangle but Lin defends it easily.
Lin passes into half guard.
Lin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lin is looking to advance position but Tadic won't allow it.
Lin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tadic wants to control but Lin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tadic.
Tadic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadic is looking to improve his position.
Tadic trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadic looking for submissions off his back.
Lin wants to take a breather but Tadic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tadija Tadic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tadic darts in looking for a takedown but Lin gets double underhooks and turns Tadic into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lin.
Lin lands a jab to Tadic's midsection.
Lin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tadic moves away.
Tadic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tadic or perhaps it was just good defense by Lin, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadic dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Tadic's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadija Tadic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadic checks a low kick from Lin.
Lin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lin misses with an uppercut.
Tadic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lin sprawls well. Lin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tadic gets slowly back to his feet.
Lin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lin misses with a looping right.
Tadic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lin sprawls and moves away.
Lin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tadic moves out of range of the body kick from Lin.
Tadic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tadic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lin throws out the jab.
Tadic avoids the head kick by Lin.
An inside leg kick lands from Lin.
Lin misses with a hook
and Tadic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin sneaks back into half guard.
Tadic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tadic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to lock up and control but Tadic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tadic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lin escapes and throws Tadic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tadic is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tadic struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadic is trying to get back to half guard.
Lin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tadic is looking to regain half guard here but Lin keeps moving and retains side control.
Lin trying to control the position but Tadic is working away.
Lin is trying to get an arm triangle but Tadic is defending well.
Tadic regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ping Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Lin!
Ping Lin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo comes into the arena with Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA blaring out of the sound system. Fairchild has chosen Jesse & Joy - Llorar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Davide Dileo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
24
223 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
|
219 cm
29
208 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild misses with a double jab.
Dileo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairchild manages to circle out of the way.
Dileo jabs at Fairchild's body.
Fairchild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairchild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dileo slips a jab and a cross from Fairchild.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Dileo avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Dileo's head coaches at Black Manta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dileo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dileo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fairchild's head backwards.
Dileo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dileo lands a nice shot that snaps Fairchild's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairchild looks to land a combination but Dileo avoids it well.
Dileo defending well as Fairchild loads up on a big left hand.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairchild wants to counter with a clinch but Dileo pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild fails to land the takedown.
Dileo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Fairchild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairchild misses with a few strikes there.
Fairchild tries to bum rush Dileo with a series of wild strikes but Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairchild darts in and clinches Dileo up against the cage.
Dileo pushes Fairchild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dileo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dileo works on Fairchild's body with a couple of short punches.
Dileo lands a damaging elbow.
Dileo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairchilds head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo lands an elbow inside that Fairchild shrugs off.
Dileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairchild is trying to break free.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dileo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Dileo lands a shot to the body.
Fairchild looks winded!
Dileo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dileo.
Dileo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairchilds head.
Dileo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dileo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Fairchild is rocked!
Dileo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fairchild with a big uppercut! Fairchild tries to clinch up but Dileo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fairchild to the mat! Fairchild covers up and Dileo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davide Dileo!
Davide Dileo retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Davide Dileo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
