 |
Ascension 341 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott has chosen Broken Wings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
35
145 lbs
29 - 12 - 1 |
|
168 cm
36
145 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent 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
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands with a kick to the temple. Mcdermott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdermott walks into a jab.
Mcdermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Mcdermott moved out of range.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Mcdermott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Torres throws a wild body kick that Mcdermott sees coming a mile off.
Mcdermott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Torres throws a leg kick but Mcdermott checks it.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcdermott checks a low kick from Torres.
Torres scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torres, right into the meat.
Mcdermott dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Mcdermott's head and hops out.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
Torres tries to work over Mcdermott's front leg with a kick but Mcdermott checks it.
Mcdermott blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres is looking to slow Mcdermott down with leg kicks.
Mcdermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdermott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
Mcdermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcdermott dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Mcdermott's head and hops out.
Nice straight punches there by Mcdermott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcdermott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mcdermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mcdermott is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a head kick.
Mcdermott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Mcdermott misses.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mcdermott.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick lands from Torres that sends Mcdermott to the canvas. Mcdermott tries to scramble back to his feet but Torres brings him back down into side control.
Mcdermott is still in real trouble! Can Torres finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcdermott, who protects the arm well.
Mcdermott is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a sweep but Torres has mounted him!
Torres has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcdermott's face.
Mcdermott takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Torres's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Terry Mcdermott spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azadshatru Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
32
180 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
|
176 cm
41
148 lbs
20 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azadshatru Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh scores with the left hand. Wakizashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Wakizashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wakizashi throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Wakizashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Wakizashi moved out of range nicely.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Wakizashi, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Wakizashi against the cage but Wakizashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wakizashi throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Wakizashi only half commits.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh is looking to slow Wakizashi down with leg kicks.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wakizashi.
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakizashi misses with an uppercut.
Singh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wakizashi's head.
Wakizashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wakizashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Wakizashi coming out on top.
Wakizashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Singh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wakizashi blocks it well.
Wakizashi misses with a head kick.
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wakizashi ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Wakizashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
Wakizashi ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Wakizashi lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wakizashi connects with a body shot.
Wakizashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wakizashi's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a leg kick
enabling Wakizashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
Wakizashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wakizashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wakizashi lands a jab to the nose.
Wakizashi misses with a straight left.
Wakizashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wakizashi.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singh clobbers Wakizashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Singh jabs Wakizashi right on the nose. Wakizashi blinks but takes it well.
Wakizashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Wakizashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Singh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Singh being controlled here momentarily.
Singh throwing strikes from guard but Wakizashi blocks nicely.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Wakizashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wakizashi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh throws the left hand but Wakizashi avoids the punch easily.
Wakizashi moves away from the strike by Singh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh is defended easily by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi wants to slow Singh down by chopping away at his legs.
Wakizashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Azadshatru Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakizashi with a hook.
Wakizashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wakizashi avoids the body shot from Singh.
Wakizashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh misses with a looping left.
Wakizashi throws a quick counter head kick but Singh was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azadshatru Singh will probably get the nod.
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.
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wakizashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wakizashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Wakizashi as he checks the leg kick.
Singh stuns Wakizashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wakizashi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wakizashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wakizashi tries to work over Singh's front leg with a kick but Singh checks it.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wakizashi checks it well.
A head kick misses from Wakizashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Wakizashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
Wakizashi throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Wakizashi blocks the low kick.
Singh scores with a nice head shot.
Wakizashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wakizashi misses with a hook.
Wakizashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Wakizashi kicks off Singh and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wakizashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wakizashi misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Wakizashi was not able to check.
Singh misses with a hook. Wakizashi ducked under it nicely.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wakizashi lands a body shot.
Wakizashi lands with a kick to the temple. Singh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Singh lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Wakizashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh's head.
Singh throws a right hand that Wakizashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Wakizashi also avoids with ease.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Wakizashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Wakizashi tries to avoid it.
Wakizashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Wakizashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Singh showed some decent athleticism there.
Wakizashi pushes Singh off but Singh dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakizashi tries to escape but Singh is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh looks up at the clock and then as Wakizashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Singh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wakizashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Singh trying to control the action but Wakizashi is working from the bottom.
Wakizashi controlling the position for now.
Wakizashi moves into full guard.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Wakizashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wakizashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azadshatru Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wakizashi.
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wakizashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wakizashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Wakizashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wakizashi checks a low kick from Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Wakizashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Singh throws the left hand but Wakizashi avoids the punch easily.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh swings for the body but Wakizashi moves out of range.
Wakizashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Wakizashi moves out of range easily.
Singh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wakizashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Wakizashi drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Wakizashi should have avoided that one.
Azadshatru Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wakizashi misses the jab.
Singh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Wakizashi slips the punch.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wakizashi misses with a kick to the body.
Wakizashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Wakizashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh tries to move into range but Wakizashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wakizashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Wakizashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Singh darts in looking for a takedown but Wakizashi gets double underhooks and turns Singh into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wakizashi. That's going to slow Singh down.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Wakizashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Singh catches Wakizashi right on the button with a cross.
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wakizashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Wakizashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Singh - just one landing.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Wakizashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh cracks the inside of Wakizashi's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Wakizashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh stuns Wakizashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wakizashi.
Singh takes a swing at Wakizashi's ribcage but misses.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azadshatru Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wakizashi is out of range and Singh settles back down.
Wakizashi throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azadshatru Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azadshatru Singh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Azadshatru Singh made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa has chosen In Flames - Colony as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
33
154 lbs
29 - 12 - 2 |
|
170 cm
31
153 lbs
25 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a front kick.
Fukuzawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukuzawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Fukuzawa misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Fukuzawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukuzawa tries to avoid it.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fukuzawa scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson slips a jab from Fukuzawa.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Fukuzawa counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukuzawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Fukuzawa lands with a nice body punch.
Fukuzawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fukuzawa tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fukuzawa.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Fukuzawa saw that one coming.
Fukuzawa throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range.
Fukuzawa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands with a hook. Fukuzawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fukuzawa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Fukuzawa.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fukuzawa's calf.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukuzawa just manages to avoid it.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fukuzawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fukuzawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukuzawa just manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Fukuzawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A nice side step and Fukuzawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Fukuzawa cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Fukuzawa right on the nose. Fukuzawa blinks but takes it well.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukuzawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fukuzawa cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukuzawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fukuzawa misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Fukuzawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson jabs at Fukuzawa's body.
Fukuzawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuzawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Fukuzawa.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fukuzawa moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Fukuzawa.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukuzawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fukuzawa throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itagaki Fukuzawa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fukuzawa connects with a crisp jab.
Fukuzawa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Fukuzawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swings for the body but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Fukuzawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a hook but Fukuzawa avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fukuzawa misses.
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Fukuzawa.
Jackson cracks Fukuzawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuzawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Fukuzawa's front leg.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fukuzawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Fukuzawa saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Fukuzawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fukuzawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson moves out of range as Fukuzawa strikes.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukuzawa.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Fukuzawa.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson backing away here, and Fukuzawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Fukuzawa's side.
Fukuzawa scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fukuzawa on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a low kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Fukuzawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut.
Jackson with a hook.
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range easily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Fukuzawa.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Fukuzawa misses with a straight left.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Fukuzawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Fukuzawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Fukuzawa moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
A nice side step and Fukuzawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuzawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukuzawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fukuzawa!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Fukuzawa didn't see that one coming.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Fukuzawa loads up on a big left hand.
Fukuzawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fukuzawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuzawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
It seemed like Fukuzawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Fukuzawa catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Fukuzawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuzawa is just out of range.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Fukuzawa finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Fukuzawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukuzawa connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuzawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fukuzawa is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson is rocked!
Fukuzawa throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukuzawa misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Fukuzawa scores with a hook.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukuzawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Fukuzawa throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fukuzawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Fukuzawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Fukuzawa as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuzawa throws out the jab.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukuzawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Fukuzawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Fukuzawa's leg but Fukuzawa calmly moves out of range.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukuzawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Fukuzawa saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukuzawa doesn't seem phased though.
Fukuzawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fukuzawa throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Fukuzawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fukuzawa throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Fukuzawa avoids it well.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Fukuzawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Fukuzawa counters with a leg kick.
Fukuzawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fukuzawa checks the leg kick.
Jackson thumps Fukuzawa with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Fukuzawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Jackson catches Fukuzawa right on the button with a cross.
Fukuzawa throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Fukuzawa avoids it well.
A slow jab from Fukuzawa misses its intended target.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Fukuzawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Fukuzawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Fukuzawa counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Jackson.
Well Jackson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mac Jackson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry has chosen country boy as his entrance music. Cletus Landry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Waru Kuzuri's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 163 cm
37
150 lbs
45 - 20 - 0 |
|
171 cm
31
147 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Kuzuri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Landry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Kuzuri as he checks the leg kick.
Landry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuzuri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuzuri presses Landry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzuri working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landry looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzuri is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri prevents a body shot from Landry.
Kuzuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry is looking to clinch but Kuzuri is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Landry's knee but Landry avoids it well.
Landry instigates a clinch.
Landry lands a knee to the body.
Kuzuri lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
Landry prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
Landry trying to land knees to the body.
Kuzuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuzuri is leaning against Landry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzuri working hard to break the clinch.
Landry missing with knees to the body.
Kuzuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry wants to clinch up but Kuzuri keeps it at a distance.
Kuzuri jabs Landry right on the nose. Landry blinks but takes it well.
Kuzuri misses with a hook. Landry ducked under it nicely.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri misses with a double jab.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Landry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landry throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Landry wants to clinch up but Kuzuri keeps it at a distance.
Kuzuri misses with a left hand
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzuri throws a wild body kick that Landry sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Kuzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Landry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landry moves out of range of the body kick.
Landry takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry throws out a powerful jab.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Kuzuri catches Landry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuzuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuzuri's head.
Kuzuri misses with a few strikes there.
Kuzuri walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry throws a wild body kick that Kuzuri sees coming a mile off.
Landry drives through and clinches with Kuzuri against the cage.
Kuzuri managing to block the knees to the body from Landry.
Landry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Landry is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuzuri has double underhooks.
Landry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Landry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuzuri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzuri.
Landry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzuri is defending well for now.
Kuzuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry misses with a punch on the inside.
Landry misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
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.
A low kick from Landry is predictable there
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landry misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri connects with a jab.
Kuzuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Landry to score with a decent uppercut.
Landry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landry tries to clinch but Kuzuri is having none of it.
Kuzuri is looking for a counter combo.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuzuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzuri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Landry moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzuri.
Jab, jab by Landry - just one landing.
Landry throws a low kick, looking for Kuzuri's leg but Kuzuri calmly moves out of range.
Landry misses with a leg kick
and Kuzuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzuri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Landry is rocked!
Kuzuri darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Landry's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kuzuri before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - I'm a Soldier. Ehrmantraut has chosen non existent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
29
188 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
|
178 cm
34
175 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego misses with a head kick.
And Ehrmantraut tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ehrmantraut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diego jabs Ehrmantraut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Ehrmantraut off balance momentarily.
Ehrmantraut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ehrmantraut blocks a leg kick.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ehrmantraut misses.
Diego connects with a leg kick. Ehrmantraut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Diego walks into a left hand.
Diego throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut moved away.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego tries a low kick but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Ehrmantraut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ehrmantraut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ehrmantraut wants the takedown. Diego is fighting it off but Ehrmantraut persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diego's guard against the cage.
Diego is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head to control his posture.
Diego is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here momentarily.
Ehrmantraut distracts Diego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ehrmantraut slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ehrmantraut slips a nice elbow through Diego's hands, connecting with Diego's forehead.
Diego regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ehrmantraut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego seems keen to control Ehrmantraut's posture.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.
Ehrmantraut landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is stalling in the full guard.
Diego looking to control.
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.
Ehrmantraut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ehrmantraut postures up and lands a big shot to Diego's brow.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehrmantraut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diego looking to control.
Diego pulls Ehrmantraut in close to his closed guard and prevents Ehrmantraut from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego works over Ehrmantraut's head and body with a nice combination.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Ehrmantraut 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.
Diego connects with a right hand. Ehrmantraut shakes it off.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Ehrmantraut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut blocks a low kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego gets caught flat footed, as Ehrmantraut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diego looking to control.
Diego pulls Ehrmantraut in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diego pulls Ehrmantraut in close to his closed guard and prevents Ehrmantraut from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego being controlled here, momentarily.
Ehrmantraut is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ehrmantraut is able to avoid easily.
Diego defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
As Ehrmantraut backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ehrmantraut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ehrmantraut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ehrmantraut's knee momentarily.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut swinging wildly here.
Ehrmantraut misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ehrmantraut. Those never looked like landing.
And Diego counters with a quick kick to the body but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diego!
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ehrmantraut just manages to avoid it.
Don Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ehrmantraut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego checks a low kick from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Ehrmantraut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ehrmantraut drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ehrmantraut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehrmantraut throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego is looking to chop away at Ehrmantraut's legs.
Ehrmantraut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ehrmantraut misses with a looping right.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Ehrmantraut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ehrmantraut misses with a head kick.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ehrmantraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that second round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ehrmantraut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot to the body.
Diego avoids the head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Ehrmantraut tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Ehrmantraut misses with the head strike.
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Ehrmantraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ehrmantraut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ehrmantraut, pushing him back against the cage.
Ehrmantraut working aggressively here.
Ehrmantraut is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Ehrmantraut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right to the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ehrmantraut tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Ehrmantraut back against the cage.
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Ehrmantraut moves his leg out of the way.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Ehrmantraut tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Ehrmantraut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego throws a push kick but Ehrmantraut slaps the foot to one side.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ehrmantraut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Ehrmantraut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
And Ehrmantraut tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ehrmantraut tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Ehrmantraut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
Ehrmantraut blocks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Ehrmantraut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ehrmantraut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Ehrmantraut's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ehrmantraut misses with a looping left.
Diego looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ehrmantraut misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego tries to bum rush Ehrmantraut with a series of wild strikes but Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego throws a hook but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Diego.
I think Diego 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Harlan Crowe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
27
270 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
32
282 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Fast |
|
| |
|
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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rubey as he avoids it easily.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crowe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubey is trying to control Crowe's posture but Crowe avoids it.
Crowe looks up at the clock and then as Rubey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Crowe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rubey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crowe misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crowe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rubey dodges the ground and pound from Crowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey prevents Crowe from moving into mount.
Crowe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crowe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rubey is avoiding damage well.
Rubey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowe.
The strikes coming from Crowe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubey tries to buck Crowe off but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe is working Rubey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chris Rubey's cut is getting worse.
Crowe works to advance to full mount. Rubey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Crowe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rubey?
Chris Rubey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crowe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rubey because Crowe loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubey is trying to escape the mount.
Crowe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeez, Chris Rubey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Rubey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harlan Crowe!
Harlan Crowe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
22% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feiticeira by Deftones. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
36
159 lbs
33 - 12 - 1 |
|
176 cm
34
170 lbs
29 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Vesnev coming out on top.
Marsden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vesnev.
A lazy body kick from Vesnev
and Marsden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vesnev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vesnev feinted with a counter takedown.
Marsden looks to land a right hand but Vesnev moved out of range.
Vesnev throws a nice looking combination but Marsden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Vesnev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range and Marsden settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vesnev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marsden - the referee stops the clock and Vesnev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marsden. Vesnev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vesnev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Vesnev tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden is quick to defend against it.
Nice body kick there by Marsden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Vesnev is just out of range.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Vesnev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a wild combination.
Marsden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vesnev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marsden!
Vesnev trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Vesnev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vesnev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marsden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vesnev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to reverse the position.
Marsden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vesnev off and has taken his back!
Vesnev is really stuck here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesnev is working hard here to advance position.
Marsden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Vesnev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marsden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Marsden throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Marsden thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Vesnev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a punch to the head.
Marsden keeps control of the position as Vesnev tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden landing with strikes.
Marsden gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Marsden trying to control momentarily.
Marsden lands strikes to the head.
Marsden scores with punches to the body.
Vesnev tries to roll but Marsden sticks to his back.
Marsden somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vesnev breaks Marsden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave inform us that Marsden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vesnev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vesnev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden has momentary wrist control but Vesnev slips an elbow through the middle.
Vesnev preventing the sweep.
Vesnev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsden's head.
Vesnev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vesnev has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden is looking to chop away at Vesnev's legs.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Vesnev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marsden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vesnev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Marsden throws up his legs and catches Vesnev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Vesnev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Marsden! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Marsden!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix). Velasquez has chosen Accept's Balls To The Wall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
40
213 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
|
200 cm
35
225 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatan Spazstor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Spazstor.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spazstor thuds his shin into the meat of Velasquez's side.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spazstor throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Velasquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Velasquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spazstor.
Velasquez misses with a low kick.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Spazstor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velasquez, right into the meat.
Velasquez tries to land a body kick
and Spazstor counters with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez tries to score with a low kick but Spazstor moves his leg out of the way.
Velasquez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Spazstor catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spazstor.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spazstor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
Velasquez slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor lands a body shot.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spazstor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velasquez checks it well.
Velasquez misses with a head kick.
Velasquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spazstor throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick from Velasquez.
Velasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spazstor.
Spazstor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spazstor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Spazstor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Spazstor scores with a leg kick.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Spazstor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez.
Spazstor throws a front kick aimed at Velasquez's knee but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spazstor thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Spazstor.
Velasquez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velasquez lands a high kick!
Velasquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Velasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spazstor will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spazstor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spazstor throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Spazstor tumbling to the mat! Velasquez takes a step backwards and waves Spazstor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Spazstor counter with a right hand.
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Spazstor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Spazstor lands a head shot.
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Spazstor points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Velasquez wakes up just in time to hear Spazstor thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zlatan Spazstor!
After winning the bout, Zlatan Spazstor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky's entrance music is Rick Ross feat. Young Jeezy - War Ready. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Unit's choice of entrance music: Doom Unit - Killing Time. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
|
| 185 cm
37
186 lbs
33 - 10 - 1 |
|
190 cm
32
188 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky cracks Unit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unit's guard.
Pejovsky preventing the sweep.
Unit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pejovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pejovsky trying to control but Unit is working from the bottom.
Pejovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Unit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pejovsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit wants to hit a switch here but Pejovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Unit there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pejovsky with good strikes from the mount here!
Pejovsky lands a couple of good shots and Unit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pejovsky throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Unit!
Unit covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pejovsky scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit covering up well under a barage of strikes.
What can Unit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pejovsky trying to control momentarily.
Unit covering up well under a series of strikes from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unit tries to break free.
Pejovsky misses with an elbow to the head.
Unit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Unit is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit is covering up but some of the strikes from Pejovsky are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Unit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pejovsky wants to control but Unit is keeping busy.
Pejovsky has the hooks in. Unit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Unit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pejovsky's guard. Nice work there by Unit.
Unit throws an elbow that misses. Pejovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unit's guard. Nice move by Pejovsky!
Unit has Pejovsky pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Pejovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Unit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pejovsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unit keeping moving, preventing Pejovsky from controlling successfully.
Pejovsky throwing strikes from guard but Unit blocks nicely.
Unit controlling the position.
Unit trying to keep a closed guard but Pejovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Pejovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Unit's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pejovsky slips a jab from Unit.
A head kick misses from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pejovsky lands a jab.
Pejovsky blocks a jab.
Pejovsky half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pejovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Unit misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Unit is predictable there
letting Pejovsky counter with a right hand.
Unit lands with a cross.
Pejovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Unit avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unit, right into the meat.
Unit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Unit misses with a double jab.
A big right from Unit misses.
Pejovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unit. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pejovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Pejovsky scores with a jab. Unit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Unit shoots in looking for a takedown but Pejovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pejovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Unit sprawls and moves away.
Unit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejovsky.
Unit misses with a straight left.
Unit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
It looked like Pejovsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unit.
Pejovsky lands a body shot.
Pejovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unit misses with a body kick.
Unit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unit is looking to land body kicks.
Pejovsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejovsky is fighting to break Unit's control of his arms but Unit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Unit is trying to keep Pejovsky in close.
Neno Pejovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit looking for a sweep. Not yet Unit, not yet.
Pejovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Unit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pejovsky's guard.
Unit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pejovsky is controlling Unit's posture.
Unit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pejovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unit can do to turn this around?
Pejovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pejovsky passes into side control.
Pejovsky looks up at the clock and then as Unit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pejovsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pejovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
Unit is trying to control Pejovsky's posture but Pejovsky avoids it.
Unit tries to buck Pejovsky off but Pejovsky is having none of it.
Unit is not content to let Pejovsky control the position.
Pejovsky working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Unit down.
Pejovsky working the ground and pound.
Pejovsky cracks Unit with a big right hand but Unit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pejovsky just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pejovsky landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Unit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pejovsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pejovsky blocks a leg kick.
Unit throws a solid leg kick but Pejovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Unit.
A little feinted left hand from Pejovsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pejovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pejovsky gets caught napping as Unit dives in and scores a takedown. Pejovsky manages to retain guard.
Unit won't allow Pejovsky to sweep him here.
Unit postures up and lands a big shot to Pejovsky's brow.
Pejovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pejovsky, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pejovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unit is one step ahead there.
Unit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit looking to sit in guard and control but Pejovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pejovsky throws a strike but Unit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pejovsky controlling the position.
Unit throwing strikes from guard but Pejovsky blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Unit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pejovsky is on top in guard.
Pejovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Unit is pulling down on Pejovsky's head to control his posture.
Pejovsky lands a couple of elbows.
Unit has control of Pejovsky's left arm, preventing Pejovsky from doing any damage.
Pejovsky landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Pejovsky wants to control from the top but Unit keeps moving.
Unit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Unit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Unit trying to control from half guard but Pejovsky is working away.
Unit is looking to advance position but Pejovsky won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Unit is thwarting Pejovsky's attempts to control the position.
Unit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pejovsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pejovsky wants to sweep here but Unit controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit really 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.
Pejovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Pejovsky.
Unit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky is looking to chop away at Unit's legs.
Unit scores with a decent looking hook.
Neno Pejovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Unit looks for a takedown but Pejovsky sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Unit there.
Pejovsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Unit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pejovsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unit misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pejovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Unit misses with a shot to the body
and Pejovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unit thumps Pejovsky with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pejovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Unit's head.
Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Unit finds it's target.
Unit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pejovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pejovsky cracks Unit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Unit staying out of range there.
Unit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Unit tries to counter it with a takedown but Pejovsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pejovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
Pejovsky working the ground and pound but Unit is defending the strikes.
Pejovsky controls the position.
Unit tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejovsky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pejovsky working the strikes but Unit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Unit is looking to improve his position.
Pejovsky trying to control from half guard but Unit is working away.
Pejovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unit's head.
Unit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Unit is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pejovsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Unit is working to get back to half guard.
Pejovsky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Unit wants to hold on but Pejovsky pushes him away.
Pejovsky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Unit hang on?
Unit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pejovsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Unit tries to lock up and control but Pejovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pejovsky looking to finish with strikes here!
Unit can't escape the position.
Unit tries to hold on but Pejovsky postures up.
Pejovsky lands a heavy elbow.
Unit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky had his way with Doom Unit in that round.
That's time! Pejovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Pejovsky coming out on top.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick
enabling Unit to counter with a crisp jab.
Unit slaps away a takedown attempt from Pejovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pejovsky loads up on a big right hand but Unit slips the punch.
Unit swinging wildly here.
Pejovsky misses the jab.
Pejovsky shoots for a takedown but Unit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Unit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pejovsky back to the cage. Unit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Unit's head back.
Pejovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pejovsky misses the jab.
Unit tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Pejovsky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Unit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky connects with the punch.
Unit throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Pejovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Pejovsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Unit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pejovsky. That's going to slow Unit down.
Unit throws a hook but Pejovsky avoids it easily.
Unit throws a leg kick
and Pejovsky counters with a good low kick that Unit was not able to check.
Unit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pejovsky cracks Unit with an open hand slap.
Unit misses with a hook.
Pejovsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pejovsky connects with a high kick.
Pejovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pejovsky showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unit is looking to control Pejovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unit avoid being mounted?
Doom Unit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is concentrating on defense, preventing Pejovsky from advancing position.
Unit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky is thwarting Unit's attempts to control the position.
Pejovsky wants to control but Unit is keeping him busy.
Pejovsky thows a huge punch but Unit dodges it nicely.
Unit trying to control here.
Pejovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Unit blocks the low kick.
Unit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unit throws a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head but Pejovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pejovsky misses with a leg kick
and Unit counters with a single leg into guard. Pejovsky didn't expect that.
Pejovsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Unit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pejovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unit works over Pejovsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Pejovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pejovsky, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unit throws a big elbow that misses.
Pejovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but Unit moved away.
Unit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pejovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pejovsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unit. Unit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unit walks into a stiff left hand from Pejovsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unit cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky lunges at Unit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unit's hand.
Pejovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Unit sprawls well. He's pushed Pejovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neno Pejovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pejovsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Neno Pejovsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Doom Unit had this to say: 'Diipadaapa..'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Livin It Up. Alvado has chosen Like A Man as his entrance music. Pablo Alvado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donny Donowitz's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
39
160 lbs
50 - 13 - 2 |
|
180 cm
33
160 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Alvado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donowitz swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Pablo Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvado just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Alvado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Donowitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to slow Alvado down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz is leaning against Alvado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Donowitz working aggressively here.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado digs a right hand into Donowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donowitz's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvado fails to land with a series of punches.
Donowitz rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Alvado breaks the clinch.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Pablo Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Alvado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Donowitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz looks to clinch
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz is looking to wear down Alvado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick there by Alvado.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado throws a leg kick
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Donowitz takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
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 Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Donowitz throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz scores with a spinning back kick!
Donowitz throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a jab.
Donowitz lands with a cross.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Alvado throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvado slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Alvado.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a good low kick that Alvado was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Alvado swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
Alvado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Donowitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Donowitz's defenses.
Alvado works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donowitz on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Alvado.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Donowitz works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Alvado misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Alvado 's knee.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Alvado blocks the low kick.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Alvado.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donowitz throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado blocks a head kick by Donowitz.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvado tries to clinch but Donowitz moves away
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
A cross from Donowitz lands.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado with a hook.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Alvado settles back down.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Jab by Alvado.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvado throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Alvado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvado.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado scores with a sloppy right hand. Donowitz should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Alvado slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Donowitz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donny Donowitz.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Donny Donowitz retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
