 |
SPNY 243: Lockyear - Baird PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dima Goldin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
|
188 cm
29
217 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldin instigates a clinch.
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Goldin preventing the sweep.
Goldin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldin trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Goldin preventing the sweep.
Goldin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldin tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldin's coach down at Private Quarters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goldin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Goldin ducks down to avoid it.
Goldin scores with a hook.
Goldin darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Goldin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown is trying to stall.
Goldin has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown is trying to stall.
Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldin is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown jumps guard but Goldin stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Goldin wants to break free but Brown has control.
Goldin can't break the clinch.
Goldin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries for a takedown but Goldin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dima Goldin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Goldin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldin's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldin closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldin's elbow.
Brown is trying to stall.
Goldin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldin lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to work over Goldin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldin.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Goldin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown is looking to control Goldin's arms but Goldin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown has Goldin pushed against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nino Brown.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldin is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown is working Goldin over against the cage.
Goldin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Goldin does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Goldin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Goldin misses with a two punch combination.
Goldin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Goldin.
Goldin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goldin moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown pulls Goldin in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldin from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Goldin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown prevents Goldin from getting back to his feet.
Goldin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up in Goldin's guard and throws a big left but Goldin blocks it.
Goldin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown stops Goldin from standing up.
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.
Goldin working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldin has managed to clinch.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldin forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldin clinches up against the cage.
Goldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldin sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goldin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Goldin.
Goldin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldin tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldin.
Goldin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldin blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown stalls.
Brown wants to stall.
Goldin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Goldin can't break the clinch.
Goldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldin ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Goldin pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown presses Goldin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldin.
Dima Goldin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldin as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldin regains guard immediately.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Goldin wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dima Goldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goldin has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Goldin improves position.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldin moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Goldin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldin is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushes Goldin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldin letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown lands a right hand.
Goldin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldin closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldin working hard to break the clinch.
Goldin lands a damaging elbow.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldin lands a damaging elbow.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goldin lands a knee to the head.
Goldin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldin darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Goldin holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Goldin.
Brown pushes Goldin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldin blocking some punches.
Goldin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dima Goldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Goldin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldin wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown takes a swing at Goldin's ribcage but misses.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin moves into the clinch.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldin's efforts to push away.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Goldin avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Goldin breaks the clinch.
Dima Goldin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldin has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Goldin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldin gets a clinch.
Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin clinches with his opponent.
Goldin pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goldin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldin throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goldin darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Goldin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nino Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldin is trying to break free.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dima Goldin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldin lands a nice elbow.
Goldin has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Goldin manages to break the clinch.
Goldin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goldin has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dima Goldin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dima Goldin!
Dima Goldin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abel Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
169 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abel Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz dives in and grabs Bryant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.
Cruz tries to move into range but Bryant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryant but Bryant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Desean Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Bryant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
As Bryant looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo bu Bryant just gets out of the way.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryant clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant 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.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Nice cross by Bryant.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Bryant's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desean Bryant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Bryant throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Abel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bryant moves out of range.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bryant finish him?!
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz glances at the clock... BAM! Bryant nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Cruz crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Cruz is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desean Bryant!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson has chosen Roll Right as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
36
184 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
|
180 cm
40
180 lbs
42 - 28 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent 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
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Rassi gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
It looked like Rassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rassi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rassi enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rassi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rassi wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rassi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Rassi is keeping the position.
Rassi keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rassi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rassi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rassi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Rassi.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rassi.
Rassi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watson looking for a takedown.
Samuraimo Rassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rassi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Watson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rassi trying to land knees to the body.
Rassi trying to land knees to the body.
Rassi working aggressively here.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rassi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson has Rassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson has Rassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rassi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rassi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watson has Rassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson is working for takedown but Rassi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rassi prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rassi.
Rassi lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rassi connects with a knee to the head.
Rassi lands an elbow inside.
Watson has Rassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rassi missing with knees to the body.
Rassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watson.
Rassi with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rassi tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is working for takedown but Rassi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watson.
Rassi landing knees to the body.
Watson looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson is trying to drag Rassi to the mat but Rassi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rassi scores a nice knee to the body.
Rassi lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Rassi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rassi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watson manages to end up in side control.
Rassi tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rassi as he avoids it easily.
Watson fails with the takedown
and Rassi counters with a head kick that drops Watson to the mat! Watson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Watson is rocked!
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rassi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rassi takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rassi but Rassi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuraimo Rassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Rassi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Rassi misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rassi.
Rassi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson presses Rassi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rassi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rassi.
Rassi gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
Watson tries for a takedown but Rassi manages to get underhooks.
Rassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watson's defenses.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rassi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rassi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson looks for a takedown but Rassi sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Rassi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi connects with the punch.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rassi as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Rassi as Watson shoots in.
Rassi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Rassi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Rassi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson blocks a head kick by Rassi.
Rassi connects with a high kick.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rassi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rassi stuffs the takedown.
Oooooh!!! Rassi has knocked Watson down with a huge combo! Rassi steps away and waves a wobbly Watson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rassi finish him?
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rassi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Watson crumples to the floor! Rassi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuraimo Rassi!
A less than humble Samuraimo Rassi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid's entrance music is Converge - . A fine choice. Cortez has chosen Can We Still Be Friends as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
35
270 lbs
27 - 24 - 0 |
|
185 cm
35
272 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kincaid moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Kincaid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cortez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Kincaid throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has his hands on Kincaid's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kincaid scores with a push kick.
Kincaid has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kincaid.
Kincaid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kincaid.
Kincaid lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincaid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to break the clinch but Kincaid is controlling him.
Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid scores with a shoulder strike.
Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Rez Cortez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Kincaid avoids it well.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kincaid.
Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cortez to the canvas! Cortez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kincaid keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kincaid!
A relieved looking Billy Kincaid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco has chosen The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
22
150 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
|
162 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riasco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molina sprawls well initially but Riasco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riasco is thwarting Molina's attempts to control the position.
Riasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riasco is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Molina as he works his way to full guard.
Riasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Molina is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Molina keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina can't keep his opponent in guard - Riasco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molina is not content to let Riasco control the position.
Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molina is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.
Molina is not content to let Riasco control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riasco is looking for a kimura here.
Molina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molina keeps working.
Molina trying to hold on to Riasco's head to control him but Riasco postures up.
Riasco wants to pass the guard but Molina is defending well.
Riasco seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco controlling the action here.
Molina is refusing to be controlled, as Riasco sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molina pinned against the cage. Molina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riasco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riasco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molina tries to avoid it but Riasco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molina to the ground. Molina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riasco shoots in and gets a takedown into Molina's guard.
Riasco drops back looking for a leg! Molina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molina manages to kick Riasco off! Riasco jumps back into Molina's guard.
Riasco looking to sit in guard and control but Molina 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.
Santiago Riasco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molina misses with a combination
and Riasco counters with a shoot takedown. Molina fights it but they end up in guard.
Riasco is pushing down on Molina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molina is fighting to maintain full guard but Riasco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riasco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina is defending against the submission attempts here by Riasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago Riasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molina is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Riasco is stalling here. Molina is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Riasco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Molina has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riasco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riasco is not content to let Molina control the position.
Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco actively working from the bottom here.
Molina prevents Riasco from improving his position.
Molina controlling the action here.
Molina is stalling here. Riasco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Molina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riasco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Molina rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riasco's guard! Nice work there by Molina!
Molina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riasco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Molina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riasco.
Riasco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Riasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Riasco with a poor takedown
and Molina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riasco won't be happy with that.
Riasco is trying to control Molina's posture but Molina avoids it.
Riasco is trying to work for a sweep but Molina has mounted him!
Riasco regains half guard.
Riasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina prevents Riasco from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is trying to control the action in half guard but Riasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riasco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Molina is working away from the top position though.
Molina is keen to just control but Riasco is a slippery customer.
Riasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riasco trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.
Riasco actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Well, if Molina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molina misses with a body kick.
Riasco shoots in but no luck this time.
Molina feinted with a counter takedown.
Riasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffrey Molina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Riasco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco fails with the takedown.
Riasco tries for a takedown but Molina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Molina changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riasco tries for a takedown but Molina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riasco shoots in looking for a takedown but Molina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riasco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riasco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Molina's half guard.
Riasco trying to work for an americana but Molina has managed to regain full guard.
Riasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco won't allow Molina to sweep him here.
Molina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.
Riasco looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riasco 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Riasco!
After winning the bout, Santiago Riasco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jeffrey Molina spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that punk ass bitch, I won that shit. Fuck Bitches get money! BIRD SQUAD!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Freedmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammarskjold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasmus pĺ luffen - Luffarvisan. Freedmen has chosen #1 - Nelly as his entrance music. Alfred Hammarskjold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
35
290 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
|
215 cm
33
258 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Freedmen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammarskjold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freedmen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freedmen is looking to reverse the position.
Freedmen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freedmen is looking for a sweep. Hammarskjold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freedmen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Hammarskjold there.
Hammarskjold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hammarskjold is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Freedmen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hammarskjold fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Freedmen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hammarskjold! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Roger Freedmen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its hard out here for a pimp'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Z FARTEM. Vladik Fedotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
34
183 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
|
184 cm
38
184 lbs
36 - 22 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Timma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fedotov scoring well with a low kick there.
Timma misses with a looping left.
Fedotov misses with a straight left.
Fedotov avoids the head kick by Timma.
A combination from Timma does no damage.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedotov takes the fight into the clinch.
Timma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timma is defending well for now.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timma.
A short right from Fedotov on the inside.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Timma.
Timma breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Timma scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Timma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedotov doesn't seem phased though.
Fedotov is rocked!
Timma misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Fedotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedotov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fedotov staying out of range there.
Fedotov rushes Timma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
It looks like Kaspars Timma has been cut.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Timma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fedotov can turn it around.
Fedotov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Timma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Timma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timma is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
Timma manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Timma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Timma.
Timma throws a hook but Fedotov blocks it.
Timma misses the jab.
Fedotov wants to counter the offense by Timma and move into the clinch position.
Fedotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fedotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Timma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timma connects with a combination that backs up Fedotov into the cage. Timma lands a flurry of punches that gets past Fedotov's guard. Fedotov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Timma bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Timma!
A victorious Kaspars Timma 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Julio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
|
| 186 cm
28
175 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
|
172 cm
32
182 lbs
28 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abaka Khan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julio throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Julio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Julio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Julio misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Khan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan blocks a head kick by Julio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Julio misses with a wild combination.
Julio lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio throws a chopping leg kick but Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan wants to counter the offense by Julio and move into the clinch position.
Julio throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Khan lands a front kick.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Julio.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Julio is looking to land body kicks.
Julio avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Julio scores with a decent looking hook.
Julio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Julio.
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!
Khan tries to clinch but Julio is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julio. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Julio throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Julio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Julio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan blocks a jab.
Julio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Julio avoids the body shot from Khan.
Julio misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Julio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Julio, right into the meat.
Khan wants to clinch but Julio slips to the side
and Julio counters with an inside leg kick.
Julio scores with a shot to the body.
Julio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Julio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch up but Julio circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Julio.
Julio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan moves to clinch but Julio breaks away
and Julio counters with a nice body shot.
Julio avoids the head kick by Khan.
Julio misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Julio misses with a looping left.
Julio connects with a body shot.
Julio throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan looks for the body kick but Julio saw that one coming.
Khan wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Julio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Khan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Julio has got the better of the exchanges.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julio avoids the head kick by Khan.
It looked like Julio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan clinches up against the cage.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Julio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Khan.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Julio controls his hands.
Julio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan looks to clinch
and Julio counters with a nice body kick.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Julio is able to avoid easily.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Julio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan tries to clinch but Julio moves away
and Julio counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Julio to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Julio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Julio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Julio blocks a head kick by Khan.
Julio takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan darts in trying to clinch
and Julio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan misses with a leg kick.
Julio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julio lands a head kick!
Julio moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Julio throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Julio - just one landing.
A jab from Julio misses.
Khan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
Julio connects with a crisp jab.
Khan moves out of range as Julio strikes.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Julio.
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khan.
It looks like Don Julio has been cut.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Julio.
Julio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Julio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses.
Julio is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio blocks a head kick by Khan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Julio avoids the head kick by Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julio. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Julio counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Julio.
Julio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan pushes Julio up against the cage in a clinch.
Julio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Julio managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
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 Don Julio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Julio'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Julio throws out a powerful jab.
Khan slips under a jab from Julio.
Julio loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Julio looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Julio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Julio is looking to counter punch.
Julio keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Julio tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Julio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan avoids the head kick by Julio.
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Julio thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan wants to counter with a clinch but Julio pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio wants to land a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Julio moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Julio throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khan.
Julio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khan counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan pushes Julio up against the cage in a clinch.
Julio is trying to break free.
Julio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Abaka Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Julio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Julio avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Julio gets tackled into the cage by Khan. Khan maintains the clinch.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Julio managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Abaka Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Julio blocks a body shot from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Julio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Julio.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Julio avoids the damage to the body.
Julio takes an elbow to the temple.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Julio is defending well for now.
Khan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Julio up against the cage.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Julio's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio blocks an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan misses with an elbow over the top.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Julio controls his hands.
Khan lands a nice elbow.
Khan landing knees to the body.
Julio dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan crunches a lovely knee into Julio's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Julio dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan working Julio over with knees to the body.
Don Julio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Julio blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abaka Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julio 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio!
Don Julio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent P.I.M.P. Wildstein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do It Right kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
32
175 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
|
183 cm
33
176 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santa Cruz slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Wildstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santa Cruz dips to his left and cracks Wildstein with an uppercut!
Wildstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santa Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Santa Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santa Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut.
Wildstein throws a wild body kick that Santa Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Wildstein works Santa Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Wildstein avoids the body shot from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wildstein.
Santa Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Wildstein checks it.
Wildstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santa Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santa Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wildstein with the counter takedown but Santa Cruz avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santa Cruz looks for the body kick but Wildstein saw that one coming.
Wildstein feints and then cracks Santa Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santa Cruz down.
A telegraphed right hand from Santa Cruz misses the target.
Wildstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wildstein looks to clinch
and Santa Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Santa Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Wildstein tenderised Santa Cruz's leg. Santa Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wildstein checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Wildstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santa Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Wildstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Santa Cruz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick as Wildstein jumps back.
Wildstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wildstein throws a looping overhand right but Santa Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Santa Cruz is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Wildstein.
Wildstein scores with a nice right hand.
Wildstein sizes up Santa Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wildstein avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz with a nice cross.
Wildstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santa Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wildstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wildstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santa Cruz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wildstein, right into the meat.
Santa Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wildstein misses with a hook.
Santa Cruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wildstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
And Wildstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wildstein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santa Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Wildstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wildstein tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein connects with a jab.
Santa Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Wildstein wants to counter with a clinch but Santa Cruz pushes him away.
Santa Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Wildstein avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wildstein! But no joy.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wildstein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Wildstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Santa Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santa Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Wildstein avoids it.
Santa Cruz throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
And Wildstein responds with a good body kick, but Santa Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body. Santa Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Wildstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Santa Cruz coming out on top.
Wildstein connects with a body shot.
Santa Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santa Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wildstein just manages to avoid it.
Wildstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wildstein.
Wildstein clinches up with Santa Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wildstein.
Wildstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santa Cruz blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Santa Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santa Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santa Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wildstein.
Santa Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Santa Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein 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.
A solid body kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein scores with a jab. Santa Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santa Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
JD Wildstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Santa Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wildstein pushes Santa Cruz away with a front kick.
Santa Cruz cracks Wildstein with a good jab.
Wildstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santa Cruz looks for the body kick but Wildstein saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santa Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wildstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wildstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein staying out of range there.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santa Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Santa Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Santa Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wildstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up but Wildstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Wildstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santa Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wildstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Santa Cruz is wise to it.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Wildstein moved away.
Wildstein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wildstein scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santa Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wildstein scores with a nice head shot.
Wildstein checks a low kick from Santa Cruz.
Wildstein lands a head kick. Santa Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santa Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wildstein is able to avoid easily.
Santa Cruz cracks Wildstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wildstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Santa Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wildstein lands a slapping body shot.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wildstein scores with a nice strike.
Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.
Santa Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wildstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santa Cruz's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Wildstein blocks the leg kick.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santa Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santa Cruz checks a leg kick.
Santa Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wildstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santa Cruz's head backwards.
Wildstein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wildstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Wildstein moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Santa Cruz misses.
And Wildstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Wildstein's knee but Wildstein avoids it well.
Santa Cruz rushes Wildstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wildstein blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Wildstein controls the action.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Wildstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz fails to pull guard.
Wildstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Santa Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Wildstein misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Wildstein prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Santa Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wildstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santa Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wildstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santa Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Wildstein.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Wildstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santa Cruz scores with a head kick. Wildstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Wildstein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santa Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santa Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santa Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wildstein swings for the body but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz staying out of range there.
Wildstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santa Cruz momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Wildstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santa Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santa Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wildstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wildstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santa Cruz's calf.
Santa Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Wildstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wildstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santa Cruz is working Wildstein over against the cage.
Wildstein lands a left hand.
Wildstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
Wildstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Wildstein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wildstein.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Wildstein.
Santa Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Wildstein controls the action.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wildstein's elbow.
Wildstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santa Cruz letting Wildstein take a breather here.
Good body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Wildstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
Wildstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santa Cruz's elbow.
Santa Cruz looking to stall.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wildstein as Santa Cruz tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wildstein wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Wildstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santa Cruz is trying to push Wildstein away but Wildstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santa Cruz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santa Cruz wants to break free but Wildstein has control.
JD Wildstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Wildstein fails to land.
Wildstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santa Cruz backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wildstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wildstein misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Wildstein manages to avoid it.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Wildstein.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
Wildstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
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!
Santa Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wildstein throws a push kick but Santa Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Santa Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
JD Wildstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santa Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wildstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Santa Cruz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws out a leg kick but Wildstein moves out of range and Santa Cruz only half commits.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Wildstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wildstein tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wildstein, right into the meat.
Santa Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
A victorious JD Wildstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rafael Santa Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'That bullshit, I'm going to appeal that decision it sucks balls, fuck it!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
34
194 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
|
182 cm
28
190 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Baird avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Lockyer does it's job there.
Lockyer lands a jab-cross combination.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baird is pushing down on Lockyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Baird has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lockyer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Baird controlling the action here.
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
Baird wants to control but Lockyer is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baird scrambles back to his feet.
Lockyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baird moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Baird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Baird feints the counter takedown.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lockyer defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Baird tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lockyer defends well and Baird ends up having to push Lockyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Lockyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baird looks to land a body kick but Lockyer moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer with a jab.
Baird checks a leg kick.
Lockyer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baird throws a head kick but Lockyer moves out of range.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lockyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lockyer punishes Baird's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Baird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baird! But no joy.
A jab from Lockyer does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baird is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer throws a monster overhand right that drops Baird! Lockyer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer is the new middleweight champion!
Darren Lockyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
