 |
DFC Mayhem 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mcdavid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
|
178 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mcdavid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdavid moves into the clinch.
Mcdavid gets underhooks to prevent Williamson's takedown attempt.
Mcdavid turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcdavid manages to end up in side control.
Mcdavid grinds an elbow into Williamson's temple.
Williamson is trying to get back to his feet.
Williamson sneaks out the side door and pushes Mcdavid away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mcdavid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdavid looks to clinch
and Williamson counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdavid fights it but they end up in guard.
Williamson trying to control but Mcdavid is working from the bottom.
Mcdavid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williamson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson is pushing down on Mcdavid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcdavid is fighting to maintain full guard but Williamson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcdavid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcdavid actively working from the bottom here.
Williamson is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdavid is defending well.
Mcdavid looking for submissions off his back.
Williamson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcdavid tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Williamson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenn Williamson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Denolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kid Rock- Cowboy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Denolo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Denolo pushes him off.
Denolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denolo somewhat.
Dunc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
Dunc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunc is looking to score with low kicks.
Denolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Denolo misses
and Dunc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Dunc is controlling well.
Dunc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denolo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo manages to get to full guard.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denolo trying to keep a closed guard but Dunc is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denolo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denolo's head.
Dunc with a nice head shot there.
Dunc throws a strike but Denolo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dunc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denolo with a nice head shot there.
Dunc is adopting a defensive guard.
Denolo advances to half guard.
Denolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denolo.
Dunc wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunc trying to hold on to Denolo's head to control him but Denolo postures up.
Dunc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Denolo prevents Dunc from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunc is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Denolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Denolo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Denolo is trying to control. Dunc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunc tries to roll over but Denolo keeps him under control.
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denolo is nestled in close to Dunc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denolo thows a huge punch but Dunc dodges it nicely.
Dunc manages to get to full guard.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunc has managed to get both his arms back between Denolo's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Denolo looking for a guillotine here but Dunc defends easily.
Denolo has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.
Denolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dunc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Denolo has tightened it up now! Dunc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parkin's entrance music is AFI - Miseria Cantare. A fine choice. Tommy Gunner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
19
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
26
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Parkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Parkin as Gunner shoots in.
Parkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gunner.
Gunner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parkin wants to control but Gunner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Parkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunner on the ground.
Gunner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Parkin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Gunner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tafari Mengestu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mengestu comes into the arena with Stephen Marley ft. Capleton, Sizzla - Rock Stone blaring out of the sound system. Brock has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tafari Mengestu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mengestu blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mengestu tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brock working aggressively here.
Mengestu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mengestu's elbow.
Mengestu misses with the head strike.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Mengestu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brock.
Mengestu presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mengestu blocks a body shot from Brock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mengestu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
Mengestu is working Brock over against the cage.
Mengestu blocks an uppercut.
Brock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mengestu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mengestu.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mengestu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
A short left from Mengestu.
Mengestu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Mengestu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu lands with a right to the head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a right to the head.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mengestu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mengestu's elbow.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu cracks Brock with a nice body shot.
Mengestu scores with a hook to the body.
Brock looks winded!
Brock working aggressively here.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a light punch inside.
Mengestu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Brock working aggressively here.
Brock works on Mengestu's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
A hook to the body from Mengestu.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mengestu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mengestu lands with a left to the head.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Mengestu avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Mengestu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mengestu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mengestu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mengestu moves into the clinch.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock working aggressively here.
Brock prevents a body shot from Mengestu.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock tries a body shot but Mengestu blocks it.
Brock misses with some punches.
Mengestu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
Tafari Mengestu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mengestu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brock misses with some punches.
A short right from Mengestu on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Mengestu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Mengestu avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mengestu.
Mengestu can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Mengestu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mengestu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mengestu.
Mengestu lands an uppercut.
Mengestu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock works on Mengestu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mengestu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mengestu lands a right hand.
Mengestu tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Mengestu.
A right handed body shot lands from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mengestu digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Mengestu.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mengestu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
Brock misses with a punch on the inside.
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Mengestu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mengestu.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mengestu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mengestu.
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!
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike.
Brock is rocked!
Mengestu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Mengestu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Mengestu finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
Mengestu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Brock tumbling to the ground! Mengestu follows him down into his guard.
Mengestu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mengestu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mengestu happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tafari Mengestu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mengestu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mengestu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a nice uppercut.
Brock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mengestu backwards.
Mengestu lands a body punch.
Mengestu misses with a punch to the body.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mengestu.
Mengestu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mengestu throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock tries to work over Mengestu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mengestu is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Mengestu cracks Brock with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mengestu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brock blocks a body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Mengestu.
Mengestu gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mengestu on the inside.
Mengestu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock tries to work over Mengestu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mengestu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mengestu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mengestu.
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 right hand to the body from Mengestu.
Mengestu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Nice body punch from Mengestu - that landed with a thud.
Mengestu tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Mengestu back against the cage.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mengestu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mengestu.
Mengestu pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Mengestu.
Mengestu presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mengestu.
A right hook to the body lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu blocking some punches.
Mengestu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mengestu scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mengestu.
Mengestu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mengestu lands a right hand.
Mengestu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Mengestu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mengestu - that landed with a thud.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Mengestu dips a shoulder and cracks Brock with a mighty uppercut! Brock falls back against the cage and Mengestu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brock is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mengestu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
An out of breath Tafari Mengestu 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
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Zajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
269 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
201 cm
20
246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibor Zajic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Zajic throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Zajic is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Zajic. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zajic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Zajic biding his time, controlling Anderson.
Anderson turns into Zajic and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zajic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zajic has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson has his foot on Zajic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zajic works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajic looking to pass the guard.
Zajic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zajic is defending well. Anderson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zajic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Anderson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Anderson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Hall thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Hall.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Hall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is working Hall over against the cage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Thomas.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
A big left from Hall misses.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thomas takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall misses with a body punch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Thomas jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas slips under a jab from Hall.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by Hall.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Hall thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
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!
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall misses the jab.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Tom Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stalls.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas is working Hall over against the cage.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Thomas works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall prevents a body shot from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas is working Hall over against the cage.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Hall.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Thomas cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Maher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidian Newsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Maher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Illidian Newsto's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
27
145 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
|
183 cm
26
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Maher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidian Newsto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newsto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maher pulls his head out easily.
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newsto is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.
Maher trying to control from half guard but Newsto is working away.
Maher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newsto on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto gets back to full guard.
Newsto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maher wants to control from the top but Newsto keeps moving.
Newsto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maher postures up in Newsto's guard and throws a big left but Newsto blocks it.
Newsto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maher is aware though and is defending well.
Maher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher pushing down on Newsto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher trying to mount his opponent but Newsto defends it.
Maher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newsto is squirming around, avoiding Maher's attempts to control the action.
Maher looking to secure an arm triangle but Newsto defends it well.
Maher trying to control but Newsto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsto working to try and regain half guard.
Maher pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maher looking to control but Newsto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newsto is now in Maher's guard. A big mistake from Maher there, giving up the dominant position!
Newsto preventing the sweep.
Newsto stands and throws Maher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newsto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maher struggling a bit here.
Newsto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Newsto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Illidian Newsto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Maher misses.
Maher throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Newsto passes into half guard.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newsto is working away from the top position though.
Newsto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher is looking for a sweep. Newsto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsto wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Newsto.
Maher wants to improve his position but Newsto is controlling well.
Maher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maher trying to control from the bottom.
Maher wants to get back to full guard.
Newsto is trying for a kimura here. Maher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newsto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Illidian Newsto!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Double Aught (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Double Aught!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aught slips under a jab from Duffy.
Aught forces Duffy back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Aught.
Duffy tries to break free but Aught pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Aught on the inside.
Duffy is trying to force a seperation but Aught has the dominant position.
Aught lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Aught.
Duffy is trying to push Aught away but Aught has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy is trying to break free.
Aught digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duffy being controlled against the cage.
Aught scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aught is leaning against Duffy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aught tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aught slowing the pace effectively.
Aught struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aught pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duffy letting Aught take a breather here.
Aught manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aught closes the distance and clinches.
Aught tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duffy's elbow.
Duffy tries to break free but Aught pushes him back against the cage.
Aught doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aught stalling.
Aught stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Aught.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aught has Duffy pushed against the cage.
Aught taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Duffy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Aught is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Double Aught.
Duffy misses the shot to the body.
Aught tries to counter with a clinch but Duffy shakes him off and moves away.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Aught misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy counters with a two punch combo.
Duffy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aught fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duffy gets tackled into the cage by Aught. Aught maintains the clinch.
Aught stalls.
Aught slows down the pace here.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Aught keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aught working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Aught scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duffy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duffy can't break the clinch.
Aught softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aught keeps control of Duffy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aught tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aught digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Double Aught dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aught clinches.
Duffy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aught lands a right hand.
Aught has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aught'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Aught.
Aught receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short left from Aught.
Aught misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy wants to break free but Aught has control.
Aught throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aught struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
Aught lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Duffy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aught lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aught will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duffy up against the cage.
Aught pushes Duffy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aught taking a breather.
Aught lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aught is stalling here.
Aught leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aught working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Aught as the two fighters clinch.
Aught digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Aught lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Aught.
Aught throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aught pushes Duffy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aught is stalling here.
Aught breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Aught.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aught lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Aught presses Duffy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aught lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Aught stalling.
Aught lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Aught.
Aught stalling against the cage.
Duffy is trying to force a seperation but Aught has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Aught.
Aught unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Duffy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aught is unloading with more strikes now! Duffy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Double Aught!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sam and Dave - Hold On I'm Coming. Lindberg has chosen At The Gates - The Book of Sand as his entrance music. Tomas Lindberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
169 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomas Lindberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith with a jab.
Lindberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindberg.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Lindberg moved away.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Lindberg was not able to check.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Lindberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Lindberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
We've been informed that Lindberg 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.
Lindberg dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Smith.
Lindberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Lindberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lindberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindberg wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Lindberg is out of range.
Lindberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.
Lindberg clinches.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Lindberg is controlling the position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg.
Smith is rocked!
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Lindberg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that M.O. Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Getstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazzar Mcshrads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Getstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazzar Mcshrads!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcshrads dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Mcshrads coming out on top.
Mcshrads throws a looping overhand right but Getstoned ducks down to avoid it.
Getstoned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcshrads has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Getstoned is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mcshrads on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcshrads misses with a takedown attempt - Getstoned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Getstoned misses with a hook.
Lazzar Mcshrads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Getstoned moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mcshrads looks for a takedown but Getstoned sprawls well.
Mcshrads shoots and misses
and Getstoned counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Getstoned.
Ted Getstoned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazzar Mcshrads.
Getstoned scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Getstoned on the inside.
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!
Getstoned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Getstoned lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcshrads backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Getstoned.
Mcshrads is rocked!
Getstoned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcshrads or not.
Mcshrads is still on wobbly legs! Can Getstoned finish him?
Getstoned lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getstoned lands a body shot.
Getstoned is leaning against Mcshrads and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcshrads looks winded!
Getstoned is pressed up against the cage. Mcshrads has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Getstoned down to the mat. Getstoned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcshrads slips a jab and a cross from Getstoned.
Mcshrads seems to have recovered his senses.
Getstoned fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Getstoned's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Getstoned lands a big uppercut and Mcshrads crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mcshrads looks OK. Getstoned waves Mcshrads back to his feet!
Getstoned forces Mcshrads back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Getstoned.
Getstoned lands a big right hand that drops Mcshrads! The killer instinct kicks in and Getstoned finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Getstoned!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Getstoned!
A very excited looking Ted Getstoned made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
