 |
LFC | 71° PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hisato Otake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Bauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marian Bauch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisato Otake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marian Bauch!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauch.
Bauch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Otake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Otake feints and as Bauch raises his hands in defense, Otake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Otake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bauch, up you get!
Otake shoots in for a double leg but Bauch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Otake forces Bauch back against the cage and clinches.
Otake jumps guard.
Otake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otake looking for a triangle here. Bauch is fighting it but it looks tight! Otake pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bauch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hisato Otake!
During a confident post fight interview, Hisato Otake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster comes into the arena with Raekwon - Guillotine(Swordz) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Groper's head but Groper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Groper throws a counter combo.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Groper avoids the punch easily.
And Groper tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groper.
Groper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Groper slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Groper blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab when Groper was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Groper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Groper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kirk Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Groper moved out of range.
Groper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Groper moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Groper or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Groper with an uppercut!
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Groper's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Groper's shoulder, as Groper tries to avoid the shot.
Groper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Groper with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Groper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Groper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Groper at a distance.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Groper slips the punch.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown.
Kirk Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.
Groper slips under a jab.
Groper unleashes a big counter combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lancaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
Nice jab there from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Groper is out of range.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Groper ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Groper's body.
Groper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster cracks Groper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Groper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Groper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Groper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Groper feints the counter takedown.
Groper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Groper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Groper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt.
Groper tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper trying to control here.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Groper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lancaster manages to pass to mount!
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Groper to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Groper to control.
Lancaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Groper tries to get to full guard but Lancaster has control of the leg.
Groper keeping control of the position.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Groper looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Groper's head.
Lancaster working Groper over with strikes.
Lancaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper trying to control from the bottom.
Groper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lancaster lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Groper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Groper is looking to control Lancaster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Groper avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Groper keeps working.
Lancaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Groper moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lancaster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Groper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Groper.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Groper from controlling successfully.
Groper postures up.
Lancaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Groper can do to turn this around?
Lancaster trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Groper manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Lancaster pushes down on Groper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Groper is a slippery customer.
Groper wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lancaster works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to finish Groper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Groper!
Groper is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster looking to finish Groper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Groper!
Groper is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancaster has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancaster controlling from the full mount.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Groper to control.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scoring with strikes but Groper is staying in there.
Groper tries to lock up and control but Lancaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Groper taking shots to the head.
Groper is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Groper is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
Groper is looking to improve his position but Lancaster isn't that keen on the idea.
Groper tries to lock up and control but Lancaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Groper seems to have recovered his senses.
Groper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lancaster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lancaster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Groper is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groper regains half guard.
Kirk Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Groper wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Well, if Lancaster 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.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirk Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Groper defends it.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lancaster!
Kirk Lancaster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy La Frappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Petrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy La Frappe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Frappe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from La Frappe.
It looks like Scott Petrovic has been cut.
Petrovic dives in and grabs La Frappe's left leg, looking for a takedown. La Frappe pushes down on Petrovic's head and hops out.
La Frappe scores with a body shot.
Petrovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. La Frappe catches Petrovic right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Frappe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Frappe scores with a one two! Petrovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Petrovic's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Frappe sprawls well. La Frappe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by La Frappe.
La Frappe stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovic. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Petrovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
La Frappe lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Frappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Frappe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
La Frappe catches Petrovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrovic is rocked!
La Frappe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Petrovic right on the button. Petrovic goes down! La Frappe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! La Frappe gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy La Frappe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utica Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utica Franks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rusev Hungary's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
150 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Utica Franks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hungary.
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hungary smiles and moves away.
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franks takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hungary has one foot on Franks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Hungary.
Danga de danga de dang - Hungary scores with a four punch combination!
Franks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hungary counters with a three punch combo that has Franks backing up. Franks nods at Hungary to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hungary.
Hungary lands a head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Hungary.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
Hungary lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hungary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franks wants to clinch.
Hungary tests Franks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks shoots in looking for a takedown but Hungary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hungary blocks a head kick by Franks.
Franks has a takedown stuffed.
Franks with a poor takedown
and Hungary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hungary throws a right and a left that Franks avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Franks.
Franks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Hungary's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hungary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franks.
Hungary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks tries to clinch but Hungary moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hungary.
Hungary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Hungary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franks doesn't seem phased though.
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hungary fails to land with a series of punches.
Hungary scores with a decent looking hook.
Franks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franks lands in his opponent's guard.
Hungary seems keen to control Franks's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks wants to pass the guard but Hungary is keeping the position.
Franks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary 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.
Franks dives in and scores a takedown into Hungary's guard.
Hungary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Franks trying to control but Hungary is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hungary haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hungary counters by moving into the clinch.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hungary's efforts to push away.
Franks fails to pull guard.
Hungary tries to break the clinch but Franks is controlling the position.
Franks looking to stall.
Franks breaks from the clinch.
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.
Hungary throws a one two combo.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but Hungary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
Franks darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hungary to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hungary works over Franks's head and body with a nice combination.
Hungary throws a series of strikes that have Franks backpedaling.
Franks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hungary avoids it really well and circles away.
Hungary appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hungary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Franks moves to clinch but Hungary breaks away
and Hungary counters with a two punch combo.
Hungary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franks's head backwards.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hungary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hungary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franks.
Hungary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hungary scores with a three punch combo!
Rusev Hungary is winning the standup battle so far.
Hungary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hungary.
Hungary misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hungary to the mat! Hungary manages to get full guard.
Hungary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franks controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franks is one step ahead there.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungary.
Franks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
Hungary feints a jab promting Franks to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hungary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franks.
Hungary is looking to counter the offense by Franks and move into the clinch.
Franks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hungary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungary throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Franks tries to clinch there but Hungary circles away.
Franks throws a sloppy head kick and Hungary moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franks misses with a takedown
and Hungary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hungary sprawls well initially but Franks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hungary is looking to control Franks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hungary avoid being mounted?
Hungary is refusing to be controlled, as Franks sits in half guard.
Franks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hungary's thigh. Hungary counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rusev Hungary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Hungary scores with a four punch combination!
Franks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hungary is looking to break free of the clinch but Franks has double underhooks.
Franks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hungary tries to break the clinch but Franks is controlling the position.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungary is trying to push Franks away but Franks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franks breaks from the clinch.
Franks slips a jab and a cross from Hungary.
A nice side step and Franks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev Hungary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks has closed the distance and engaged Hungary in a clinch.
Franks has Hungary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hungary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hungary is trying to break the clinch but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franks prevents Hungary from breaking the clinch.
Utica Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusev Hungary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hungary, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusev Hungary!
Rusev Hungary decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Koo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
30
245 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
|
196 cm
16
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raju Armo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Koo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koo throws a body shot but no joy.
Armo throws a big counter combination but Koo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Armo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Koo.
Koo with a hook.
Koo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armo's head.
Koo throws a lazy right hand but Armo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Armo is just out of range.
Kevin Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koo missing with a left hand there. Armo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koo lands a nice hook to Armo's body. Armo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koo throws a body punch but Armo moves out of range.
Armo slips a jab from Koo.
Armo throws a big counter combination but Koo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armo ducks under a wild hook from Koo.
Koo loads up on a big right hand but Armo slips the punch.
Armo is looking for a counter combo.
Koo misses the jab.
Armo throws a big counter combination but Koo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Armo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koo connects with a body shot.
Koo misses with a body punch
and Armo counters with a crisp one two that drops Koo! Armo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koo to his feet! Koo is in big trouble!
Koo digs a good body shot into Armo's ribs.
Armo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koo connects with a body shot that sends Armo's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armo takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koo. Armo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Armo scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koo. Armo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armo walks into a straight right hand from Koo.
Koo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armo.
Koo moves into the clinch.
Koo throws a punch but it's blocked by Armo.
Armo wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koo misses with a punch on the inside.
Armo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koo lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koo lands an uppercut.
Armo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raju Armo's cut is getting worse.
Koo misses with the head strike.
Koo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armo wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raju Armo.
Good exchange - Koo coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koo throws a jab but it's blocked by Armo.
Armo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Armo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koo.
Koo misses with a hook.
Koo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koo throws an off balance right hand
and Armo counters with a crisp one two that drops Koo! Armo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koo to his feet! Koo is in big trouble!
Koo is rocked!
Koo looks to land a left hand but Armo moved out of range nicely.
Koo is still on wobbly legs! Can Armo finish him?
Koo rushes Armo and presses him up against the cage.
Armo is trying to stall.
Koo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koo seems to have recovered his senses.
Armo taking a breather.
Maybe Armo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Koo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Koo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raju Armo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armo counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Koo badly! He tries to strike back but Armo puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Koo out cold! Oh man, Koo will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raju Armo!
Raju Armo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
29
180 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Stiffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keya feints a jab promting Stiffington to slip. Keya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stiffington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Keya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stiffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keya.
Stiffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stiffington closes the distance and pushes Keya back into the cage.
Keya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Keya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Stiffington wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Keya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffington is working for takedown but Keya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stiffington takes a shot to the head.
Stiffington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keya after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stiffington or not.
Keya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keya.
Stiffington is looking for a takedown.
Keya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keya is leaning against Stiffington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keya lands a shoulder strike.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
Keya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stiffington goes for a takedown attempt but Keya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stiffington instigates a clinch.
Keya has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stiffington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keya can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Keya.
Keya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keya effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Keya.
Keya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Keya.
Keya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keya works on Stiffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Keya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stiffington up against the cage.
Keya lands a hook that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keya.
A short right from Keya.
Stiffington is trying to drag Keya to the mat but Keya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keya cracks Stiffington with a nice body shot.
Keya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Keya stalling against the cage.
A short right from Keya.
Stiffington looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keya stops a takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Keya stops a takedown attempt from Stiffington.
Stalling in the clinch from Keya.
Keya lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Keya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiffington can't get the takedown.
Stiffington being controlled against the cage.
Stiffington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keya punishes Stiffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Stiffington throws a combination that misses
and Keya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Keya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keya, right into the meat.
Stiffington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keya backs up against the cage.
Keya misses with a series of wild punches.
Keya misses with a body shot.
Keya throws a head kick that misses.
Stiffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stiffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keya lands an overhand right.
Keya moves into range and clinches up with Stiffington.
Stiffington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keya is defending well.
Keya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keya lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Keya.
Keya lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Keya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
Keya lands a left hand.
Keya lands a left hand.
Stiffington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stiffington goes for a takedown attempt but Keya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stiffington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stiffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keya has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Keya.
Keya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Keya.
Keya pushes Stiffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiffington is rocked!
Keya digs a right hand into Stiffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stiffington's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Keya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Stiffington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keya lands an uppercut.
Keya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Keya dips a shoulder and cracks Stiffington with a mighty uppercut! Stiffington falls back against the cage and Keya unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stiffington is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Keya screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Keya!
Master Keya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Rod Stiffington stepped up to the mic, saying 'He tried to touch my sack!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
208 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Leonov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Labak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonov. Leonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Labak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Labak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Labak misses with the combination.
Leonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kabal Labak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonov.
Labak swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Labak just manages to avoid it.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
As Labak backs away, Leonov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Labak blocks the leg kick.
Labak cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Leonov slips a jab and a cross from Labak.
Leonov slips under a jab from Labak.
Leonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Labak defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Labak. That snapped Leonov's head back.
Labak rushes Leonov and presses him up against the cage.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Labak.
Leonov breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Labak misses.
Nice uppercut there from Labak.
Labak takes one on the button.
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
Labak swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov defending well as Labak loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labak was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Labak to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Leonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonov motions for Labak to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Leonov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Labak avoids a kick to the body.
Labak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Labak misses its intended target.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labak manages to avoid it.
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Labak moved away.
Kabal Labak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labak misses with a straight left.
Leonov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Labak throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov connects with the punch.
Labak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
And Leonov counters with a quick kick to the body but Labak blocks it.
Labak looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Labak moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Labak lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov has his takedown stuffed
and Labak counters with a nice body shot.
Labak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Labak slips the punch.
Leonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov slips a straight right by Labak.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Labak.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Labak tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Labak misses.
A combination from Labak does no damage.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Labak.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Labak's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labak sizes up Leonov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Labak walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a punch to the head.
Leonov takes one to the chin there.
Labak instigates a clinch.
Labak throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labak misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabal Labak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Labak blocks a leg kick.
Labak wants to counter the offense by Leonov and move into the clinch position.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Labak off balance momentarily.
A jab from Labak misses.
Labak just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Labak wants to clinch but Leonov slips to the side
and Leonov counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Labak - just one landing.
Leonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Labak is able to avoid easily.
Leonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Labak scores with a nice right hand.
Labak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labak avoids a kick to the body.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Labak.
As Labak backs away, Leonov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Labak with a jab.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Labak wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Labak scores with a hook.
Labak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Labak.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Labak digs a good body shot into Leonov's ribs.
Labak connects with a body shot.
Labak moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
Labak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Labak!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Labak.
Labak slips under a jab.
Leonov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Labak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Labak sizes up Leonov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Labak misses.
Labak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Labak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Labak lunges at Leonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonov's hand.
Leonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Labak cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Labak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Labak lands the left hand.
Labak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. Labak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Labak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labak scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Labak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Labak tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Labak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Labak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonov doesn't seem phased though.
Labak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Labak works Leonov's body with a nice hook.
Labak misses with a looping left.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Labak moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Labak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labak moves into the clinch.
Leonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonov tries for a takedown but Labak manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabal Labak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Labak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labak closes the distance and clinches.
Labak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonov stalling in the clinch but Labak improves position.
Labak tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Labak.
A head punch on the inside from Labak fails to land.
Labak struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Labak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leonov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Labak.
Labak misses with a punch to the body.
Labak pushes Leonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Labak controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Labak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Labak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Labak on the inside.
Labak pushes Leonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labak has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Leonov tries to work over Labak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Labak.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Labak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labak.
Good body shot from Labak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov throws a head punch that misses.
Labak works on Leonov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Labak.
Labak lands a nice uppercut.
Labak presses Leonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labak lands with a right to the head.
Leonov is rocked!
Labak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Labak.
Kabal Labak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Labak pushes Leonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labak lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Labak - that landed with a thud.
Labak is leaning against Leonov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Labak.
Leonov tries a body shot but Labak blocks it.
Labak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Labak lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Labak tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonov is working for takedown but Labak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Labak lands a body shot.
Labak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Labak throws a big uppercut that drops Leonov! More strikes from Labak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leonov lies dazed against the cage as Labak celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabal Labak! Kabal Labak retains his light heavyweight title!
Kabal Labak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Dre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
30
148 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
|
160 cm
30
141 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gullit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gullit lands the left hand.
Dre shoots in for a double leg but Gullit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gullit defends it nicely.
Gullit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gullit.
Gullit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gullit scores with the left hand. Dre knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gullit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dre tries for a takedown but Gullit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gullit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gullit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gullit dances in with a quick combination. Dre is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gullit snaps Dre's head back. Dre stumbles backwards against the cage. Gullit steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dre's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dre just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennero has chosen Wally's Pep Talk as his entrance music. Ed Gennero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
203 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
|
182 cm
23
200 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Funk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Gennero !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gennero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gennero moves out of range as Funk throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gennero as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Phat Funk has been cut.
Funk is looking to clinch but Gennero is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funk.
Gennero scores with a punch to the head.
Funk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gennero steps in with a hook that catches Funk right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gennero follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Funk looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Gennero ! Ed Gennero retains his middleweight title!
Ed Gennero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Street Gang. Wallace is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big K.R.I.T. - Country Sh*t Remix. Kevin Wallace is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
29
202 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
|
182 cm
21
194 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Noel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noel.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Noel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noel tries to counter by clinching up but Wallace breaks away and moves out of range.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Noel takes one on the button.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Noel's ribs.
Noel tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noel's brow.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Noel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel blocking some punches.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Wallace persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Noel wants to sweep but no luck.
Noel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noel tries to get out of the position.
Noel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noel's head.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallace works over Noel with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Noel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Noel's head.
Noel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noel tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Noel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Noel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noel rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noel is out of range.
Wallace scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noel as he jumps to the side.
Noel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Wallace.
Noel is looking to clinch.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range.
Noel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace cracks Noel with a good jab.
Noel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Noel with an uppercut!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noel but Noel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range.
Danny Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace rushes Noel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wallace holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Noel is proving a slippery customer.
Noel is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Noel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noel's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wallace 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.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Noel avoids nicely.
As Wallace tries to get set, Noel tries to push him back and clinch up but Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Noel.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Noel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noel needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noel wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body punch but Noel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noel as he avoids it easily.
Noel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kevin Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noel doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Noel moves out of range easily.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Noel's head.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Noel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a hook to the body
and Noel counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace has Noel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Wallace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace looking to stall.
Wallace digs a right hand into Noel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noel's gas tank.
Wallace works on Noel's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Kevin Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Wallace shrugs off.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Noel blocks an elbow strike.
Noel stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Noel dodges an elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace is trying to drag Noel to the mat but Noel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wallace pulls guard.
Wallace is controlling Noel's posture.
Noel wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel pushing down on Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace cracks Noel with a good jab.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noel.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it.
Noel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace.
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Noel. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Wallace.
Noel is rocked!
Noel has managed to clinch.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace has picked Noel up - he's going for a ride! Wallace dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace winds up and cracks Noel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Wallace with the ground and pound but Noel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace is pushing down on Noel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noel is fighting to maintain full guard but Wallace has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danny Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallace is thwarting Noel's attempts to control the position.
Noel taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Noel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control but Noel is keeping him busy.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallace.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Noel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Noel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to chop away at Noel's legs.
Noel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Wallace tries to get set, Noel tries to push him back and clinch up but Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid body kick from Wallace.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Noel tries to counter by clinching up but Wallace breaks away and moves out of range.
Noel is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Kevin Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noel momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wallace!
Kevin Wallace 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
