 |
Needy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Virgulino Ferreira has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgulino Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Ferreira catches Klandtman right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Jens Klandtman has been cut.
Klandtman shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klandtman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferreira, which made it look bad.
Klandtman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klandtman has gone for a leg lock! Ferreira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klandtman's guard.
Klandtman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klandtman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira stays in close to Klandtman's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Klandtman keeps moving.
Klandtman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Klandtman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klandtman is trying to keep Ferreira in close.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Klandtman looking for a sweep. Not yet Klandtman, not yet.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klandtman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klandtman looking to control.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Klandtman keeps moving.
Klandtman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klandtman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a head kick that drops Klandtman to the mat! Klandtman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Klandtman is rocked!
Virgulino Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Klandtman.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klandtman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Klandtman slips the punch.
Klandtman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klandtman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Klandtman's body.
Ferreira scores with a jab. Klandtman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ferreira cracks Klandtman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Klandtman falls to his knees and Ferreira doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luna Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winters's choice of entrance music: US Army - We Are Soldiers. Richard Winters told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
189 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luna Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Winters does no damage.
Gatmaitan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gatmaitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
Winters throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatmaitan on the side of the head.
Gatmaitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Gatmaitan misses with a lunging right hand
and Winters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatmaitan misses with a hook to the body
and Gatmaitan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Luna Gatmaitan has been cut.
Gatmaitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatmaitan misses with a hook. Winters ducked under it nicely.
Gatmaitan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gatmaitan scores with a shot to the body.
Richard Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatmaitan misses with the combination.
Gatmaitan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatmaitan misses with a straight right.
Gatmaitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatmaitan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winters throws a right and a left that Gatmaitan avoids nicely.
Gatmaitan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Winters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatmaitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Winters cracks Gatmaitan with a good jab.
Gatmaitan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Gatmaitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters scores with a hook to the body. Gatmaitan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winters dodges the punch combination from Gatmaitan.
Winters scores with a jab. Gatmaitan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Winters throws a lazy right hand but Gatmaitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatmaitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gatmaitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Winters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatmaitan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gatmaitan has Winters pressed against the cage, preventing Winters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan missing with knees to the body.
Winters tries to work over Gatmaitan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatmaitan can't find room to land a body shot as Winters controls the action.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters lands with a left to the head.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee to the head.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters prevents a body shot from Gatmaitan.
Winters swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatmaitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gatmaitan lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Gatmaitan.
Winters misses with the head strike.
Gatmaitan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gatmaitan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatmaitan tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gatmaitan takes a swing at Winters's ribcage but misses.
Gatmaitan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winters takes a swing at Gatmaitan's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatmaitan.
Winters misses with a looping left.
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!
Winters misses with a body shot.
Winters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luna Gatmaitan's cut is getting worse.
Gatmaitan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gatmaitan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Winters can turn it around.
Gatmaitan missing with knees to the body.
Gatmaitan blocks an uppercut.
Winters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winters misses with the head strike.
Winters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gatmaitan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gatmaitan with a knee to the head.
Winters looks winded!
Gatmaitan breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gatmaitan.
Winters just misses with a punch to the body.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winters lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatmaitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winters throws out the jab.
Winters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gatmaitan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Winters scores with the left hand. Gatmaitan knows he should have avoided that one.
Gatmaitan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatmaitan works Winters's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Winters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luna Gatmaitan'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.
Winters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winters misses with a straight left.
Richard Winters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatmaitan looks to land a combination but Winters avoids it well.
Gatmaitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Winters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luna Gatmaitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters avoids the body shot from Gatmaitan.
Winters scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gatmaitan in his tracks.
Winters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winters throws out a counter right but Gatmaitan avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Winters misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters with a hook.
Winters throws a hook to the side of Gatmaitan's head but Gatmaitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatmaitan throws a lazy right hand but Winters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winters looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatmaitan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters lands a really nice looking cross but Gatmaitan seems unphased.
Winters misses with a two punch combination.
Gatmaitan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gatmaitan slips under a jab.
Jab from Winters.
Winters lands a nice hook to Gatmaitan's body. Gatmaitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Winters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gatmaitan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gatmaitan wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance.
Winters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters looks to land a left hand but Gatmaitan moved out of range nicely.
Gatmaitan slips a straight right by Winters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatmaitan. Winters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatmaitan's hands.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatmaitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Gatmaitan both land. Nice combination.
Gatmaitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Winters is just out of range.
Gatmaitan closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Winters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatmaitan scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Richard Winters has been cut.
Winters tries to circle away but Gatmaitan has him pinned against the cage.
Gatmaitan lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gatmaitan on the inside.
Gatmaitan has a couple of punches blocked by Winters.
Winters misses with the head strike.
Winters wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatmaitan won't allow it.
Gatmaitan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winters is trying to force a seperation but Gatmaitan has the dominant position.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Gatmaitan.
Winters can't find room to land a body shot as Gatmaitan controls the action.
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gatmaitan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatmaitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winters.
Gatmaitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatmaitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee strike.
Gatmaitan prevents Winters from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Gatmaitan.
Winters is breathing heavily.
Winters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow that stopped Winters in his tracks for a moment.
Gatmaitan missing with knees to the body.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside that Winters shrugs off.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatmaitan or not.
Gatmaitan has Winters pressed against the cage, preventing Winters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winters managing to block the knees to the body from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatmaitan tries to land a knee to the head but Winters blocks with his arms.
Winters blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatmaitan.
Winters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatmaitan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
Gatmaitan throws a body punch but Winters moves out of range.
Gatmaitan jabs at Winters's body.
Gatmaitan throws a body punch but Winters moves out of range.
Gatmaitan looks to throw the jab but Winters is out of range.
Gatmaitan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gatmaitan closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Luna Gatmaitan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gatmaitan takes a swing at Winters's ribcage but misses.
Gatmaitan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatmaitan throws an off balance right hand
and Winters counters with a three punch combo that has Gatmaitan backing up. Gatmaitan nods at Winters to acknowledge the strikes.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters moves away from the strike by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan is looking to wear down Winters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatmaitan moves into range and clinches up with Winters.
Gatmaitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gatmaitan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatmaitan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winters blocks it with crossed arms.
Gatmaitan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gatmaitan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gatmaitan lands a nice knee to the body.
Gatmaitan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatmaitan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatmaitan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatmaitan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatmaitan lands a good knee to the midsection. Winters won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan landing knees to the body.
Gatmaitan breaks from the clinch.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatmaitan misses with a wild body shot.
Winters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatmaitan throws a lazy uppercut
and Winters counters with a series of strikes. Gatmaitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gatmaitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gatmaitan misses.
Gatmaitan swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
Winters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatmaitan throws a big shot that misses.
Gatmaitan fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatmaitan loads up on a big right hand but Winters slips the punch.
Winters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatmaitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatmaitan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gatmaitan missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winters scores with a hook.
Gatmaitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winters lands with a right hand.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.
Gatmaitan walks into a jab.
Gatmaitan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatmaitan. Winters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gatmaitan. Those never looked like landing.
Winters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatmaitan drives through and clinches with Winters against the cage.
Winters throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatmaitan.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
Winters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Gatmaitan avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
Luna Gatmaitan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winters pushes Gatmaitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winters clobbers Gatmaitan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winters throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatmaitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Winters.
Gatmaitan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winters throws a right and a left that Gatmaitan avoids nicely.
Gatmaitan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gatmaitan scrambles back to his feet.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Gatmaitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatmaitan.
Winters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatmaitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Gatmaitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatmaitan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatmaitan connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Winters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winters wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatmaitan won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Winters!
A relieved looking Richard Winters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjallahorn Nukington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukington has chosen Go Straight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gjallahorn Nukington!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nukington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nukington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franklin backs up against the cage.
Nukington misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Nukington tries to get set, Franklin tries to push him back and clinch up but Nukington manages to avoid the attempt.
Nukington throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a three punch combo that has Nukington backing up. Nukington nods at Franklin to acknowledge the strikes.
Nukington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nukington works the jab nicely.
Nukington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franklin momentarily.
A punch combination from Nukington misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukington lands a left and a right that send Franklin crashing to the mat, dazed. Nukington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Frank Franklin has been cut.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nukington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nukington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Nukington avoids it well.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Nukington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nukington duly obliges.
Oooooh!!! Nukington has knocked Franklin down with a huge combo! Nukington steps away and waves a wobbly Franklin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Franklin is rocked!
Nukington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nukington is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin working a defensive guard but Nukington manages to pass into side control anyway.
Franklin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nukington content just to control the position here.
Franklin tries to hold on but Nukington postures up.
Nukington looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to hold on but Nukington postures up.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Nukington controlling the pace for now.
Franklin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control but Nukington is having none of it.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukington controlling the pace for now.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin tries to buck Nukington off but he can't manage it.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Franklin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franklin tries to buck Nukington off but he can't manage it.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Nukington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nukington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Franklin wants to hold on but Nukington pushes him away.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjallahorn Nukington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Franklin's cut.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Nukington.
Nice shot by Nukington.
Nukington misses with a wild combination.
Franklin is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nukington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gjallahorn Nukington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nukington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Nukington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Nukington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Nukington.
Nukington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Nukington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Franklin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nukington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franklin shoots in but Nukington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nukington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nukington drops Franklin with a beautiful combination! Franklin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nukington is looking for the KO!
Nukington misses with a series of wild punches.
Nukington misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Franklin slips a jab and a cross from Nukington.
Nukington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nukington connects with a crisp jab.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Franklin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukington misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nukington is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nukington has one foot on Franklin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nukington scores with a nice right hand.
Nukington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nukington throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Nukington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukington throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin tries to clinch but Nukington moves out of range.
Franklin tries to clinch but Nukington moves out of range.
Nukington unleashes a big counter combination but Franklin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nukington blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nukington misses with a wild combination.
Nukington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Nukington sprawls well.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Nukington looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nukington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Franklin is looking to clinch but Nukington is avoiding it.
Nukington moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin throws a head kick but Nukington moves out of range.
Nukington gets tackled into the cage by Franklin. Franklin maintains the clinch.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukington controls his hands.
Franklin is trying to drag Nukington to the mat but Nukington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukington is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Nukington moves out of range easily.
Nukington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franklin's head backwards.
Nukington misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin tries to counter by clinching up but Nukington breaks away and moves out of range.
Franklin closes the distance but Nukington moves to the side
and Nukington counters with a series of strikes. Franklin will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjallahorn Nukington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Franklin's cut.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nukington is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Franklin misses
and Nukington counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Franklin! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Nukington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gjallahorn Nukington!
A victorious Gjallahorn Nukington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush has chosen GOAT !!! as his entrance music. Guy Brush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 162 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Brush!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brush thuds a left hand into Ihejirika's body.
Brush lands a head shot.
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
Brush throws a shot from downtown. Ihejirika moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Brush misses.
Brush throws a leg kick but Ihejirika sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Brush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ihejirika attempts a counter takedown but Brush avoids it well and moves away.
Ihejirika really is a fat lump.
Ihejirika gets the takedown into side control.
Ihejirika is trying to get an arm triangle but Brush is defending well.
Brush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ihejirika prevents Brush from escaping the position.
Brush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brush, who protects the arm well.
Brush wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Ihejirika.
Brush wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Ihejirika crashes against the mat.
Ihejirika working the ground and pound.
Ihejirika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ihejirika asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ihejirika wants to control but Brush is keeping him busy.
Ihejirika working the head with strikes.
Brush parries the strikes from Ihejirika easily there. Ihejirika is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brush to escape.
Brush wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ihejirika in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ihejirika asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ihejirika misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ihejirika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ihejirika is looking to take a break and control but Brush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ihejirika creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brush is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ihejirika is controlling him well.
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.
Brush is looking to get back to his feet here but Ihejirika is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brush's back.
Brush is trying to stand back up.
Ihejirika has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brush has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ihejirika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brush covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brush is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brush covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Brush misses.
Ihejirika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brush.
Brush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ihejirika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ihejirika walks into a jab.
Ihejirika looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ihejirika shoots in but Brush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brush drops Ihejirika with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ihejirika looks back up at him and smiles so Brush waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ihejirika is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Brush misses its intended target.
Brush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brush as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brush cracks Ihejirika with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brush has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ihejirika to stand back up!
Oh Ihejirika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihejirika leaves his chin hanging out and Brush seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ihejirika crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Brush!
Guy Brush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitkoslav Boychitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quill Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quill Styles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
186 cm
27
212 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitkoslav Boychitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boychitch misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Boychitch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boychitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boychitch. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boychitch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Styles on the side of the head.
It looks like Quill Styles has been cut.
Boychitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
Styles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boychitch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Styles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boychitch but Boychitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Styles throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Boychitch misses
and Styles counters by moving into the clinch.
Boychitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boychitch blocking some punches.
Boychitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boychitch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Styles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Styles lands a left hand.
Boychitch has had enough of the clinch but Styles keeps him there for the moment.
Styles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boychitch is defending well.
Mitkoslav Boychitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quill Styles.
Boychitch blocking some punches.
Boychitch stalling in the clinch but Styles improves position.
Styles tries a knee to the head but Boychitch blocks it.
Boychitch trying to control the position but instead, Styles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boychitch into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Styles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boychitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boychitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boychitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Styles.
Boychitch stops a takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles tries a body shot but Boychitch blocks it.
Styles tries to work over Boychitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Styles misses with some punches.
Boychitch blocks an elbow strike.
Styles keeps control of Boychitch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boychitch slowing the pace effectively.
Styles prevents Boychitch from breaking the clinch.
Boychitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Boychitch.
Boychitch can't break the clinch.
Styles throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Boychitch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
Boychitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
Boychitch is trying to force a seperation but Styles has the dominant position.
Styles misses with a punch to the body.
Styles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Styles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boychitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boychitch prevents the takedown attempt.
Boychitch wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land.
Boychitch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boychitch gets underhooks to prevent Styles's takedown attempt.
Styles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boychitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boychitch is trying to break the clinch but Styles has him pressed against the cage.
Styles throws an elbow but it misses.
Styles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boychitch's efforts to push away.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Boychitch.
Styles slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Styles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Boychitch controls the action.
Boychitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Styles has him pressed against the cage.
Styles can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quill Styles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quill Styles'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.
Styles slips a jab and a cross from Boychitch.
Styles wants to counter the offense by Boychitch and move into the clinch position.
Quill Styles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boychitch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boychitch.
Boychitch lands a nice shot that snaps Styles's head back.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boychitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitkoslav Boychitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Boychitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boychitch.
Boychitch cracks Styles with an open hand slap.
Boychitch throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitkoslav Boychitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles needs to keep his hands up - Boychitch had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boychitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Boychitch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Styles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boychitch throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Styles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boychitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boychitch throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Quill Styles's cut even more.
Styles avoids the head kick by Boychitch.
Boychitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Styles is rocked!
Styles drops his hands momentarily and Boychitch needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Styles just on the top of the head. Styles drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Styles - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitkoslav Boychitch!
A relieved looking Mitkoslav Boychitch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
170 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Temoodschin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Eye!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Khan.
Eye with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Eye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eye is in Khan's guard.
Khan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eye throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Eye from controlling successfully.
Eye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Eye from controlling successfully.
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Eye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eye throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye stops Khan from standing up.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan is looking to stand up but Eye isn't so interested in that idea.
Eye wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eye prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Eye drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Khan follows Eye to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temoodschin Khan!
Temoodschin Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
21
190 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mehmet Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Muhammad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Muhammad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bones has his takedown stuffed
and Muhammad counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones slips a straight right by Muhammad.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Muhammad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bones darts in looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets double underhooks and turns Bones into the cage.
Bones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muhammad lunges at Bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones's hand.
Muhammad with a nice cross.
Bobby Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammad misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Muhammad.
Bones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhammad counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad stalling.
Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muhammad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhammad gets through Bones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muhammad prevents the takedown attempt.
Muhammad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhammad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muhammad controlling the action here for a moment.
Muhammad misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the side of Bones's head.
Bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhammad pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Muhammad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Muhammad.
Bones wants a takedown.
Muhammad lands a left hand.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones has Muhammad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muhammad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad lands with a light punch inside.
Bones is rocked!
Muhammad throws a head punch that misses.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad slows down the pace here.
Muhammad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bones seems to have got his legs back now.
Bones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muhammad lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bones to his knees! Muhammad keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad!
A very excited looking Mehmet Muhammad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bobby Bones spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He fought really well today'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
196 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
|
179 cm
27
191 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Carter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter slips a jab from Kirkland.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirkland swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirkland.
Kirkland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carter. Kirkland shrugs it off though.
Kirkland takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter throws a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.
Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.
It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirkland throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Carter connects with a leg kick. Kirkland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirkland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Kirkland's head coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirkland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Kirkland cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirkland connects with a body shot.
Kirkland throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirkland is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirkland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Kirkland.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Kirkland throws a quick counter kick to the body but Carter avoids it.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirkland jabs at Carter's body.
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Kirkland lands with a kick to the ribs.
A left and a right from Kirkland both land. Nice combination.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter thows a leg kick but Kirkland checks it
and Kirkland counters with a straight right hand.
Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kirkland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Carter.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Kirkland throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirkland throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Carter.
Kirkland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirkland lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kirkland throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter defending well as Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Kirkland.
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Kirkland.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Kirkland scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Kirkland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkland throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Kirkland lands with a right hand.
Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Kirkland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carter moves away from the strike by Kirkland.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter throws the left hand but Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Carter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Carter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kirkland has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter wants to counter with a clinch but Kirkland pushes him away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Carter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kirkland takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter feints and then cracks Kirkland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirkland down.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kirkland tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkland with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Kirkland.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kirkland misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirkland, as that shot connected.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirkland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirkland avoids the body shot from Carter.
Kirkland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirkland tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a hook but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Kirkland.
Kirkland throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Kirkland down.
Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carter tries to clinch but Kirkland moves out of range.
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Kirkland catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a lazy head kick
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Kirkland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirkland misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Kirkland misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Troy Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter walks into a left hand.
Kirkland scores with a push kick.
Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Carter tries a quick counter leg kick but Kirkland is wise to it.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut.
Carter tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Kirkland.
Carter tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirkland tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Kirkland wants to stall.
Kirkland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirkland has Carter pushed against the cage.
Carter lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirkland digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Kirkland throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Kirkland only half commits.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirkland.
Carter lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter slips under a jab from Kirkland.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter throws a fast counter high kick but Kirkland manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirkland is out of range and Carter settles back down.
Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkland cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter scores with a nice body kick.
Carter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter throws a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Troy Kirkland's cut is getting worse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirkland. That's going to slow Carter down.
Carter slips a straight right by Kirkland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Kirkland throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.
Kirkland staying out of range there.
Kirkland throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a series of punches but Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
Kirkland takes one to the side of the head.
Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Kirkland saw that one coming.
Kirkland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
Kirkland moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarter.
Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a solid body kick.
Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirkland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirkland's knee momentarily.
Kirkland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirkland stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position.
Kirkland looking to stall.
Kirkland can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from Carter.
Kirkland is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Kirkland into the cage.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter prevents a body shot from Kirkland.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Kirkland avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter works on Kirkland's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirkland is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dylan Carter just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland'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.
Kirkland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Kirkland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirkland misses with an uppercut
and Carter scores with a counter punch that sends Kirkland to the canvas! Carter smells blood - he's punishing Kirkland with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kirkland has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Carter!
Dylan Carter is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelis Spilbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cornelis Spilbergen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cornelis Spilbergen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
211 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cornelis Spilbergen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spilbergen connects with a looping right hand.
Spilbergen tries to clinch but Braz is having none of it.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spilbergen with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Braz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spilbergen as he jumps to the side.
Braz misses with a shot to the body
and Spilbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
Cornelis Spilbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
and Spilbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Braz shoots and misses
and Spilbergen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braz throws a hook but Spilbergen avoids it easily.
Braz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spilbergen tries to avoid it but Braz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spilbergen to the ground. Spilbergen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Braz tries to get set, Spilbergen tries to push him back and clinch up but Braz manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braz shoots and misses
enabling Spilbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Spilbergen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Braz goes for a double leg but Spilbergen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spilbergen continues to drive forward.
Spilbergen tries to counter by clinching up but Braz breaks away and moves out of range.
Cornelis Spilbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braz misses with a takedown
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spilbergen counters with a nice body shot.
Braz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spilbergen counters by clinching up.
Spilbergen looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Spilbergen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spilbergen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Braz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spilbergen to the mat. Spilbergen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Braz stands and throws Spilbergen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Braz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Spilbergen!
Spilbergen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Braz locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Spilbergen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shoei Braz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
