 |
Syn 445 - Mayday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
167 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Police Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer lands the left hand.
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Dall sizes up Officer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Officer throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Nice cross by Officer.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Officer on the side of the head.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall slips under a jab from Officer.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Officer tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Officer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall lands with a straight right. Officer didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Officer is out of range.
Officer tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall feints a jab promting Officer to slip. Dall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Officer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Officer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Officer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryzen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Officer wants to clinch.
Officer thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Officer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Police Officer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Officer shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Police Officer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Officer misses with a hook to the body
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Officer.
Officer tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Officer moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Officer tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall cracks the inside of Officer's front leg.
Dall walks into a jab.
Officer throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Officer.
Officer misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Officer was not able to check.
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall is looking for the big counter here.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Dall.
Officer gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall is pressed up against the cage. Officer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dall down to the mat. Dall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Officer lands a right hook to the body.
Officer tries to clinch up.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Officer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Officer misses with the combination.
Officer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall tries a body shot but Officer blocks it.
Officer lands with a left to the head.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Officer blocks a body shot from Dall.
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 Police Officer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dall jabs Officer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Officer has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Officer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Officer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to work over Officer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Officers head.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Dall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall prevents a body shot from Officer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Officer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Officer avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Officer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dall walks away with a smile on his face. Officer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Police Officer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Officer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Officer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dall counters with a head kick. That will keep Officer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Officer checks a leg kick.
Officer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Officer moves into the clinch.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Officer scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Dall tries to work over Officer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall breaks the clinch.
Officer swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Officer lands with a nice body punch.
Officer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Officer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Officer wants to stand but Dall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Officer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Officer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Officer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there!
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Officer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dall is now in Officer's guard. A big mistake from Officer there, giving up the dominant position!
Officer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Officer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Police Officer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall misses with a hook.
Officer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Officer shoots and misses
and Dall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dall misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall throws a jab when Officer was well out of range.
Dall misses with a few strikes there.
Officer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Officer down.
Officer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Officer was not able to check.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Officer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Officer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Officer.
Officer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Officer manages to end up in side control.
Officer trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Dall struggling a bit here.
Officer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer working away.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dall gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Officer is on top in guard.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Officer tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Officer passes into side control.
Police Officer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Officer stalling.
Officer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Officer content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryzen Dall.
I think Officer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
142 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
166 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama cracks Matic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Matic.
Matic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obama drags the fight down to the ground.
Matic wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matic wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Matic won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic wants to get up but he can't break Obama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is working an open guard so Matic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matic moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Obama.
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matic, who protects the arm well.
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obama has hold of Matic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matic seems comfortable defending it but Obama has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Obama couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barack Obama!
In his post fight interview, Barack Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
41
248 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
|
216 cm
29
278 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood scores with a decent looking hook.
Mood scores with a head kick.
Luger throws a looping overhand right but Mood ducks down to avoid it.
Mood throws out a counter right but Luger avoids it with no problem.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luger misses with a hook. Mood ducked under it nicely.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mood feints a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luger.
Mood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mood lands a really nice looking cross but Luger seems unphased.
Luger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mood momentarily.
It looks like Mellow Mood has been cut.
Mood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luger throws a leg kick
and Mood counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mood misses with a body punch
and Luger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mood is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Mood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mood throws a hook but Luger blocks it.
Mood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mood slips a jab from Luger.
Mood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luger.
Luger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Luger finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mood.
Mood defending well as Luger loads up on a big left hand.
Luger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mood counters with a nice body kick.
Luger misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Luger misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mood misses.
Mood misses with a body shot.
Mood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mood cracks the inside of Luger's front leg.
Mood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luger avoids a kick to the body.
Luger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mood.
Mood with a hook.
Mood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mood walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luger throws an off balance right hand
and Mood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Mood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Mood slams his shin into Luger's torso.
Luger throws a hook but Mood blocks it.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luger lands a leg kick that knocks Mood off balance momentarily.
Mood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mood.
Luger lands with a shot to the body.
Mood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luger just misses with a punch to the body.
Luger tries a low kick but Mood avoids it.
Mood keeps the fight on the outside.
Mood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mood misses with a left hand
and Luger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Mood.
Luger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luger.
Mood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mood tries to land a front kick but Luger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luger's hands.
Mood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luger rather than just go for the knockout.
Mood 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.
Luger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mood.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mood checks a leg kick.
Mood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mood!
Luger slips under a jab.
Mood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mood misses with a low kick.
Mood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luger takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mood connects with a looping right hand.
Luger sizes up Mood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Mood is predictable there
letting Luger counter with a right hand.
Mood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mood avoids a kick to the body.
Luger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mood blocks a leg kick.
Luger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mood misses with a jab to the body
and Luger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luger lands a head shot.
Luger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mood. That did some damage!
A combination from Mood does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Mood.
Luger throws a hook but Mood blocks it.
Mood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mellow Mood dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mood is able to avoid easily.
Mood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mood slips under a jab.
Mood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luger walks into a stiff left hand from Mood.
Luger throws an off balance right hand
and Mood counters with a good low kick that Luger was not able to check.
Luger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luger on the side of the head.
Luger scores with a leg kick.
Mood avoids a kick to the body.
Luger staying out of range there.
Luger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mood scrambles back to his feet.
Luger walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luger scores with a spinning back kick!
Luger looks to land a body kick but Mood moved away.
Nice jab there from Mood.
Luger looks to land a right hand but Mood moved out of range.
Luger backing away here, and Mood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood looks to land a left hand but Luger moved out of range nicely.
Luger throws a right hand that misses
and Mood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luger scores with a sloppy right hand. Mood should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luger. Mood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mood looks for the body kick but Luger saw that one coming.
Mellow Mood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mood scores with a nice right hand.
Mood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luger.
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luger. Mood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Mood blocks the leg kick.
Mood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mood connects with a crisp jab.
Luger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mood 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.
Mood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luger counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luger jabs Mood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luger looks to land a right hand but Mood moved out of range.
Mood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mood misses the target.
Mood throws a leg kick but Luger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luger throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mood to counter with a crisp jab.
Luger tries a head kick but it misses.
Luger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mood.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mood.
Luger misses with a hook. Mood ducked under it nicely.
Luger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mood.
Mood walks into a left hand.
Luger misses with a kick to the body.
Mood scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood misses the body punch
and Luger counters with a right hand to the body.
Luger lands with a shot to the body.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
Mood thows a body kick. Luger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luger throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Luger misses its intended target.
Mood staying out of range there.
A head kick by Mood misses
and Luger counters with a solid body kick.
Mood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mood is breathing heavily.
Mood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luger.
A swing and a miss from Mood.
Luger throws a body punch but Mood moves out of range.
Luger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mood's sensitive parts.
Luger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mood throws a jab when Luger was well out of range.
Luger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mood.
Mood moves out of range of the body kick from Luger.
Luger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luger throws an overhand right that lands on Mood's shoulder, as Mood tries to avoid the shot.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luger is looking to score with low kicks.
Mood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luger.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luger looks to land a combination but Mood avoids it well.
Mood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luger if he has to take too many more of those.
Mood looks to throw the jab but Luger is out of range.
It looked like Luger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mood, as that shot connected.
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 Shane Luger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Luger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luger lands a jab to the head.
Luger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mood tries to bum rush Luger with a series of wild strikes but Luger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Luger misses its target.
Luger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mood.
Luger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luger is looking to land body kicks.
Mood misses with a body shot.
Mood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luger counters with a right hand to the body.
Luger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mood's calf.
Mood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mood blocks a jab.
Mood raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Luger. That snapped Mood's head back.
Mood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mood connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luger just misses with a punch to the body.
Luger throws a head kick but Mood moves out of range.
Mood throws out a counter right but Luger avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood slips under a jab.
Luger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mood! But no joy.
Mood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mood lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Mood finds it's target.
Mood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lugers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mood moves out of range as Luger throws a body kick.
Mood connects with an inside leg kick.
Mood throws a body punch but Luger moves out of range.
Luger scores with a leg kick.
Luger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mood.
Luger cracks a nice hook into Mood's ribs.
Mood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luger cracks Mood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luger pushes Mood away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mood is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mood.
Luger misses with a straight right.
Luger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mood.
Mood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luger misses with an uppercut.
Mood is looking for the big counter here.
Mood scores with a jab to the body.
Mood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mood.
Mood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luger.
Mood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood wants to land a leg kick but Luger is out of range.
Mood looks to throw the jab but Luger is out of range.
Luger misses with a body shot.
Mood slips under a jab from Luger.
Mood with a nice cross.
Mood throws a chopping leg kick but Luger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luger checks it well.
Luger lands a nice shot to the body.
Mood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luger looks to throw the jab but Mood is out of range.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mood was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
A little jabbing left from Mood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
Mood 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood throws a lazy right hand but Luger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luger backing away here, and Mood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luger.
Mood moves out of range of the strikes.
Mood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mood looks to score with a jab to the body but Luger is just out of range.
Mood lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mood connects with a nice looking jab.
Luger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luger. Mood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mood to score with a decent uppercut.
Mood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luger throws a body shot but no joy.
Luger throws a shot to the body.
Luger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luger throws a leg kick but Mood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Shane Luger.
Well Luger 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 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Luger!
An out of breath Shane Luger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
146 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
|
178 cm
29
144 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Skrumbo 's defenses.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skrumbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skrumbo with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skrumbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Skrumbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Skrumbo misses its intended target.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.
Skrumbo feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Skrumbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skrumbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Skrumbo tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Skrumbo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Skrumbo thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Hong as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Hong 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrumbo .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skrumbo counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skrumbo . That's going to slow Hong down.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hong's head backwards.
Skrumbo connects with a single shot there.
Skrumbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Despite the aggression on Hong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Skrumbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skrumbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hong throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Hong.
Skrumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Skrumbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Skrumbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrumbo tries to score with a low kick but Hong moves his leg out of the way.
Skrumbo backing away here, and Hong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hong feints a counter leg kick.
Hong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skrumbo is rocked!
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Hong.
Some wild striking there from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skrumbo misses the jab.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skrumbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo cracks Hong with a good jab.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skrumbo has got the better of the exchanges.
Hong moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hong throws a low kick, looking for Skrumbo 's leg but Skrumbo calmly moves out of range.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Skrumbo there.
Skrumbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Skrumbo lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Skrumbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hong on the side of the head.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
Hong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Skrumbo connects with the punch.
Skrumbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skrumbo .
Hong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good exchange - Skrumbo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Skrumbo should have avoided that one.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Skrumbo is predictable there
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Skrumbo 's knee.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skrumbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skrumbo misses with a hook
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Skrumbo misses its target.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hong moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Skrumbo tries to land a body kick
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Skrumbo tries to land a leg kick but Hong saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Skrumbo steps away.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hong scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skrumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong throws a jab when Skrumbo was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Skrumbo misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hong lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Skrumbo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hong dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Hong!
A victorious Antoni Hong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Da Skrumbo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo's entrance music is Fireball - Pitbull. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 159 cm
25
145 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
|
167 cm
25
141 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slips a straight right by Melo.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Melo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Melo feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo avoids it.
Melo tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Melo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Melo is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Melo tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Melo.
Melo is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Melo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith moves away from the strike by Melo.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Melo.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Melo avoids the damage to the body.
Melo misses with the head strike.
Melo is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Melo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Melo misses.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Melo.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
Melo misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Melo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melo breaks the clinch.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
A jab from Melo misses.
Smith tries to clinch up but Melo circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melo checks it well.
Melo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melo scores with a punch to the head.
Melo misses with a hook.
Melo is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Melo is trying to move to mount but Smith reverses beautifully and ends up in Melo's guard.
Smith is fighting to break Melo's control of his arms but Melo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is looking to stand up but Melo won't let him.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith gets to his feet - Melo follows without any prompting.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith scores with a head kick. Melo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Melo sees coming a mile off.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Melo - just one landing.
Renan Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Melo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Melo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Melo checks a low kick from Smith.
Renan Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melo missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Melo throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith throws Melo to one side and escapes!
Melo tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Melo in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Melo lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Melo tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo avoids it.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melo.
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!
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melo.
Decent striking displayed by Melo there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melo, as that shot connected.
Melo misses with a hook.
A jab from Melo misses.
Smith pushes Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Melo lands a right hand.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Melo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melo.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Melo avoids the damage to the body.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith working Melo over with knees to the body.
Smith looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melo.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Melo blocks with his arms.
Smith blocks a body shot from Melo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melo's brow.
Melo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Melo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Melo avoids the damage to the body.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melo cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melo's brow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Melo misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Melo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Melo keeps the fight on the outside.
Melo checks a low kick from Smith.
Melo throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith slips under a jab from Melo.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith has Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.
Melo avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Melo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith blocking some punches.
Melo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Melo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo lands a right hand.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melo's brow.
Melo lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Melo's defenses.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Melo avoids the damage to the body.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Melo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melo lands a body shot.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
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!
Melo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is pushing Melo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Melo won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Melo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Melo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Melo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Renan Melo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith prevents a body shot from Melo.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melo.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo avoids it.
Melo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melo is defending well for now.
Matt Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Melo.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo avoids it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Melo tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Melo pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Melo.
Melo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Melo.
Melo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Melo tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matt Smith 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by Super Glad - Laki-Laki. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
28
251 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
|
190 cm
40
243 lbs
46 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Monster Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Hero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
Hero tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hero cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi controlling Hero's posture.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takahashi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takahashi's body to avoid the submission. Takahashi has instead reached around Hero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takahashi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Judd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I take it up the ass - by lil wayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eugene Judd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
24
141 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
|
160 cm
33
140 lbs
29 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judd throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Judd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judd wants it to stay on the feet.
Judd lunges at Blake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blake's hand.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judd takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake slips under a jab from Judd.
Judd misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Judd throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake moves out of range as Judd throws a body kick.
Judd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake avoids a kick to the body.
Judd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judd throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Blake scores with a jab to the body.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Judd's front leg but catches the back leg as Judd tries to avoid it.
Judd misses with a looping right.
Judd scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Eugene Judd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Judd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judd's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Judd
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Judd tries to land a front kick but Blake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Judd slips under a jab.
Judd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blake blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Judd.
Blake moves out of range as Judd strikes.
Judd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Judd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Judd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Judd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Judd connects with a jab.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judd connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Judd throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake connects with the punch.
Blake slips under a jab.
Judd looks to throw a body kick
and Blake counters with a good low kick that Judd was not able to check.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Judd trying to control but Blake postures up.
Judd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judd trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Judd is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Judd throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judd lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head.
Judd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Nice defenses there by Judd.
Judd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judd 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.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake tests Judd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Judd throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Judd fights it but they end up in 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!
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Judd is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Blake wants to control from the top but Judd keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judd's guard.
Blake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judd reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Judd throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake is looking to sweep but instead, Judd has passed into half guard.
Judd wants to work for an arm triangle but Blake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judd wants to work for an arm triangle but Blake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake gets back to full guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Judd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Judd passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blake tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Judd is trying to control. Blake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake trying to hold on to Judd's head to control him but Judd postures up.
Blake tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judd in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake wants to improve his position but Judd is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugene Judd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Judd scores with a punch to the head.
Judd scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Judd misses with the body kick
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a right hand that Judd ducks under and follows up with a left that Judd also avoids with ease.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Judd defends it nicely.
Judd throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judd.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Judd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a body kick that stops Judd in his tracks momentarily.
Judd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Judd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Judd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judd misses with a kick to the body.
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blake is looking to chop away at Judd's legs.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Judd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blake if he has to take too many more of those.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Judd throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Judd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a couple of elbows.
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judd keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Judd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is pushing down on Judd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Judd is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judd defending well though.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Judd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Judd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blake scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is pressing down on Judd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judd is holding on for now.
Blake lands with a punch from half guard.
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judd reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Judd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blake's head.
Judd wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Judd wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Judd advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judd 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigol Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Pandahammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heart - Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
29
209 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
22
206 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grigol Pandahammer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandahammer tries to score with a low kick but Teló moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Pandahammer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teló throws an off balance right hand
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Pandahammer ducks under a wild hook from Teló.
Pandahammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Teló counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teló misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandahammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pandahammer looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws out a loose jab but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Teló avoids it.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Teló gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pandahammer. Beautiful body shot.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandahammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Teló.
Pandahammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pandahammer scores with the left hand. Teló knows he should have avoided that one.
Teló will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandahammer throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick.
As Pandahammer backs away, Teló returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Teló swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teló moves away.
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teló is looking to counter punch.
Teló lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Pandahammer shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandahammer takes one to the chin there.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teló.
Nice shot by Teló.
Pandahammer needs to keep his hands up - Teló had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló misses the body punch
and Pandahammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teló misses with a hook.
Crunch! Teló slams his shin into Pandahammer's torso.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Teló.
A jab from Pandahammer finds it's way through Teló's defenses.
Pandahammer swings widly with a right hand
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teló lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teló gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Teló checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pandahammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandahammer misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Teló misses its intended target.
Pandahammer cracks the inside of Teló's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teló slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Teló half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Teló.
A head kick from Teló lands but Pandahammer takes it in his stride.
Pandahammer 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.
Nice defenses there by Teló.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teló misses with an uppercut
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Teló checks the leg kick.
Teló feints and then cracks Pandahammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandahammer down.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grigol Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandahammer throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Pandahammer blocks the body kick.
Pandahammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
That's time! Teló's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid body kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Teló.
Teló connects with a nice looking jab.
Pandahammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pandahammer throws a solid leg kick but Teló takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandahammer.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teló has time to react.
Pandahammer tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pandahammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teló's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Teló.
Pandahammer stops a takedown attempt from Teló.
A right hook to the body lands for Teló.
A short body shot lands from Teló as the two fighters clinch.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teló tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Teló throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
Teló blocks an uppercut.
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Pandahammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Teló moved away.
Teló takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teló. Pandahammer shrugs it off though.
Pandahammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teló is able to avoid easily.
Pandahammer tried to score with a low kick but Teló checks it.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandahammer manages to avoid it.
Teló throws a hook but Pandahammer blocks it.
Teló lunges at Pandahammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandahammer's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses.
Teló was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teló misses with a hook to the body
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there
and Teló counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Teló misses the target.
Teló takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michel Teló is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandahammer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Teló.
Pandahammer cracks a nice hook into Teló's ribs.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teló misses with a wild body shot.
Teló is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Teló.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Teló
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Pandahammer.
Good leg kick by Pandahammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Teló misses.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandahammer tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Teló controls his hands.
Pandahammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teló.
Pandahammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Teló backwards.
Teló is trying to stall.
Teló can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teló swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the head.
Teló wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Teló is wise to it.
Teló 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.
Teló closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teló lands in his opponent's guard.
Pandahammer is pulling down on Teló's head to control his posture.
Pandahammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teló.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teló goes for a double leg but Pandahammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandahammer continues to drive forward.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the body kick from Teló.
Teló swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Teló.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Teló thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandahammer misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Teló.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandahammer. Pandahammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Teló should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teló.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló misses with a hook
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandahammer, as that shot connected.
Pandahammer lands with a good body shot.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandahammer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teló has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teló and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a double jab
and Teló cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teló.
Nice shot lands for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot that sends Teló's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló misses with a kick to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer avoids the head kick by Teló.
Teló misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Teló motions for Pandahammer to come forward. Teló throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Teló if he has to take too many more of those.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teló fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandahammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Pandahammer is quick to defend against it.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teló. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Teló tries a low kick but Pandahammer avoids it.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Teló.
Teló buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer checks the leg kick.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teló misses with a hook.
Pandahammer with a hook.
Teló scores with a leg kick.
Pandahammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló fails with the takedown
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandahammer lands a jab to Teló's midsection.
Teló looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teló misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandahammer!
A low kick from Teló is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teló uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandahammer has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teló moves out of range as Pandahammer throws a body kick.
Pandahammer swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pandahammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandahammer 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandahammer. Teló shrugs it off though.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Pandahammer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pandahammer works Teló's body with a nice hook.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandahammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pandahammer lands a jab to the nose.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandahammer.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandahammer! But no joy.
Pandahammer throws a front kick that sends Teló stumbling back into the cage.
Teló throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Teló avoids it with no problem.
Pandahammer tries to move into range but Teló moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandahammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandahammer.
Teló looks to land a body kick but Pandahammer moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandahammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teló misses with a wild combination.
Pandahammer with a hook.
Teló throws a head kick but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teló at a distance.
Teló throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Teló tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandahammer throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer lands a nice hook to Teló's body. Teló takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teló dips to his left and cracks Pandahammer with an uppercut!
Teló misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teló scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pandahammer in his tracks.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Pandahammer defending well as Teló loads up on a big left hand.
Teló buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Teló fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandahammer just manages to avoid it.
Teló moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Teló.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Teló fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Teló controls his hands.
Pandahammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandahammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michel Teló has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teló tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teló.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló misses with a punch to the body.
Teló misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teló lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Pandahammer.
Teló goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Teló.
Teló scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló is trying to stall.
Teló misses with the head strike.
Teló is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teló lands a nice uppercut.
Teló lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teló is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pandahammer is keeping busy.
Teló lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pandahammer throws out a powerful jab.
Teló works the jab nicely.
Teló lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teló.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teló darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Teló.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teló.
A solid body kick from Pandahammer.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandahammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Teló trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Pandahammer is keeping the position.
Pandahammer keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Grigol Pandahammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teló controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandahammer checks a low kick from Teló.
Pandahammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teló. That one must have hurt.
Pandahammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandahammer tried to score with a low kick but Teló checks it.
Teló misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Teló blocks the leg kick.
Pandahammer connects with a body shot that sends Teló's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teló. That did some damage!
A big right from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer slips under a jab from Teló.
Pandahammer misses with a kick to the body.
Teló slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teló scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teló misses with a looping right.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Teló there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló throws a head kick but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teló throws a head kick that misses.
Pandahammer tries a low kick but Teló avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Teló, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teló attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teló lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teló moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Nice shot by Teló.
Pandahammer lands a jab.
Teló takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandahammer misses the jab.
Teló fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandahammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teló scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandahammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teló 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 Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
28
257 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
|
200 cm
28
272 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and A Bomb counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
Goldstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Goldstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein slips under a jab from A Bomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as A Bomb blocks the low kick.
A Bomb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
A Bomb stalling in the clinch but Goldstein improves position.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A Bomb has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb looking to stall.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
A Bomb is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns A Bomb into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from A Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from A Bomb.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldstein up against the cage.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
A Bomb gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein thows a leg kick but A Bomb checks it
and A Bomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but A Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Bomb defends it well.
A Bomb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
A Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Calm Like A Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from A Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
A Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb scores with a push kick.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Goldstein slaps the foot to one side.
A Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A Bomb stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein looks winded!
A Bomb is looking to land body kicks.
A Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but A Bomb avoids it easily.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
And A Bomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
A Bomb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Bomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldstein lands a front kick.
A Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldstein.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
A Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein misses with a double jab
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
A Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein scores with a nice body kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
A Bomb digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by A Bomb. A Bomb maintains the clinch.
A Bomb lands a left hand.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein pushes A Bomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A Bomb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A Bomb cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calm Like A Bomb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A Bomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
It looked like A Bomb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a low kick, looking for A Bomb's leg but A Bomb calmly moves out of range.
A Bomb misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A Bomb misses with a looping right.
A Bomb blocks a jab.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
A Bomb tries a low kick but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A Bomb rushes Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Bomb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A Bomb blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Decent striking displayed by A Bomb there.
A Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Bomb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A Bomb has Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as A Bomb controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein has A Bomb pressed against the cage, preventing A Bomb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein looking to throw knees to the head but A Bomb is blocking nicely.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb trying to stall but Goldstein improves his position.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldstein obliges.
A Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from A Bomb.
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!
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has A Bomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but A Bomb prevents it.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein is leaning against A Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Bombs head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Bomb throws an elbow but misses.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein really dominated that round.
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.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and A Bomb counters with a stiff right hand.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
A Bomb checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on A Bomb's shoulder, as A Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
A Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
A Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but A Bomb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A Bomb leaning against his opponent.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Bomb looking to slow down the pace here.
A Bomb is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for A Bomb.
Goldstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein keeps control of A Bomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
A short uppercut from A Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A Bomb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from A Bomb.
A Bomb is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Goldstein.
A Bomb taking a breather.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A Bomb tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb had his way with Samson Goldstein in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
A Bomb misses with a left hand
and Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of A Bomb's head.
A Bomb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein gets through A Bomb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb takes a shot to the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A Bomb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land knees in the clinch but A Bomb avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike.
Goldstein trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Bomb avoids it.
Calm Like A Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a punch on the inside.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well A Bomb 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson has chosen Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
31
239 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
|
197 cm
28
269 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowdrie slips under a jab.
Bowdrie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandersson throws the kick towards the body but Bowdrie avoids it.
Alexandersson checks a leg kick.
Bowdrie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick
and Alexandersson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandersson is looking to land body kicks.
Alexandersson throws a combination that misses
and Bowdrie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandersson misses with a low kick.
Bowdrie staying out of range there.
Alexandersson drops his hands momentarily and Bowdrie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Bowdrie checks the leg kick.
Alexandersson throws a jab when Bowdrie was well out of range.
Bowdrie digs a good hook to Alexandersson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowdrie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexandersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowdrie tests Alexandersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowdrie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowdrie misses with a wild body shot.
Chick Bowdrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Bowdrie throws a right hand that Alexandersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandersson also avoids with ease.
Bowdrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Bowdrie throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowdrie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Bowdrie strikes.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowdrie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Alexandersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowdrie throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson feints a counter leg kick.
Alexandersson looks to land a right hand but Bowdrie moved out of range.
Alexandersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowdrie's head.
Bowdrie throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bowdrie checks a leg kick.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bowdrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bowdrie thumps Alexandersson with a low kick.
Bowdrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
Bowdrie lands a body shot.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Bowdrie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bowdrie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Bowdrie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandersson's sensitive parts.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Alexandersson throws a body kick.
Bowdrie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandersson is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowdrie. That's going to slow Alexandersson down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowdrie misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowdrie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowdrie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Bowdrie moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowdrie wants to land a leg kick but Alexandersson is out of range.
Bowdrie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowdrie walks into a straight right hand from Alexandersson.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick which misses Alexandersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandersson tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowdrie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
A quick step to the side and Bowdrie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Chick Bowdrie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bowdrie misses with a body shot
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowdrie throws a wild body kick that Alexandersson sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Alexandersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowdrie throws a right and a left that Alexandersson avoids nicely.
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Bowdrie's head but Bowdrie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandersson blocks the body kick.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Bowdrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Bowdrie's head but Bowdrie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandersson lands a slapping body shot.
Bowdrie motions for Alexandersson to come forward. Bowdrie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexandersson.
Bowdrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Alexandersson's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexandersson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexandersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a big head kick that sends Bowdrie tumbling to the mat! Alexandersson takes a step backwards and waves Bowdrie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chick Bowdrie has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Alexandersson cracks Bowdrie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alexandersson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bowdrie to stand back up!
Bowdrie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowdrie.
Oh Bowdrie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Bowdrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowdrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
Bowdrie seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowdrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Bowdrie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bowdrie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bowdrie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bowdrie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandersson.
Bowdrie misses with a double jab.
Bowdrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alexandersson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Bowdrie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandersson cracks Bowdrie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alexandersson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bowdrie to stand back up!
Alexandersson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bowdrie tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Alexandersson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Gymer Alexandersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
