 |
BAC 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osorolh Darar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Osorolh Darar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
27
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
|
173 cm
24
171 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osorolh Darar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Darar shows good takedown defense.
Ross checks the leg kick.
Ross throws the left hand but Darar avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Shane Ross has been cut.
Darar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darar misses with a body kick.
Darar blocks a jab.
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shane Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Darar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Ross. That snapped Darar's head back.
Darar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Darar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Darar moved out of range.
Darar clinches up against the cage.
Darar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darar lands a damaging elbow.
Ross looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ross avoids the elbow strike from Darar, against the cage.
Darar throws an elbow that misses.
Darar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ross's face.
Darar misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darar up against the cage.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
Ross misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darar.
Darar avoids the elbow strike from Ross, against the cage.
Darar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Darar lands a damaging elbow.
Shane Ross's cut is getting worse.
Darar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darar.
Darar lands an elbow just above Ross 's eye.
Darar throws an elbow that misses.
Ross avoids the elbow strike from Darar, against the cage.
Darar lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
Darar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darar prevents it.
Ross tries to pull guard but Darar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ross drops back down to his feet.
Darar lands an elbow that stopped Ross in his tracks for a moment.
Ross is rocked!
Shane Ross's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darar lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Shane Ross's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Darar lands a big knee! That's hurt Ross! Oh, he's all over the place! Darar lands another knee that sends Ross to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osorolh Darar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Matmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matmat comes to the cage accompanied by pass tha axe. Slaughter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Crown - World Below. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
27
167 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Matmat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matmat.
Matmat fails to land the takedown.
Matmat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaughter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matmat. Slaughter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaughter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaughter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slaughter swings for the body but Matmat moves out of range.
Slaughter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matmat.
Matmat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slaughter did well to prevent Matmat getting side control.
Slaughter wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaughter managing to control the position.
Slaughter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matmat has passed into side control.
Slaughter wants to control but Matmat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slaughter tries to bench press Matmat off him but Matmat keeps the position.
Slaughter gets back to half guard.
Matmat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Matmat keeps him under control.
Matmat drops an elbow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Matmat 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.
Slaughter is looking for a sweep. Matmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control here.
Matmat tries to pass to full mount but Slaughter defends it.
Matmat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slaughter wants to improve his position but Matmat is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matmat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slaughter is staying active underneath Matmat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matmat misses with a hook. Slaughter ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter stuffs the takedown attempt from Matmat. Matmat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Matmat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Slaughter throws a hook but Matmat avoids it easily.
Matmat dips to his left and cracks Slaughter with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter tries to clinch there but Matmat circles away.
Matmat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaughter swings for the body but Matmat moves out of range.
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 Mat Matmat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slaughter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaughter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matmat ducks under a wild hook from Slaughter.
Matmat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaughter lands with a good body shot.
Slaughter misses with a looping left.
Slaughter misses with a jab to the body
and Matmat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matmat.
Slaughter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Matmat postures up in Slaughter's guard and throws a big left but Slaughter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matmat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slaughter dives on top into guard.
Matmat keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Matmat keeping full guard, as Slaughter tries to pass.
Matmat working a defensive guard here.
Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matmat is keeping the position for now.
Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matmat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Matmat's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slaughter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Matmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matmat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slaughter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slaughter swings for the body but Matmat moves out of range.
Slaughter lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a jab when Matmat was well out of range.
Slaughter misses with a jab to the body
and Matmat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slaughter won't be happy with that.
Slaughter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slaughter is not content to let Matmat control the position.
Slaughter defending against the ground and pound.
Slaughter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matmat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat actively working from the bottom here.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matmat defending well though.
Slaughter is keen to just control but Matmat is a slippery customer.
Matmat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter wants to take a breather but Matmat is having none of it.
Slaughter throws a strike but Matmat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matmat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaughter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matmat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matmat looks to land a right hand but Slaughter moved out of range.
Slaughter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matmat.
Matmat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaughter wants to clinch up but Matmat keeps it at a distance.
Slaughter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaughter throws a body punch but Matmat moves out of range.
Matmat misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matmat fails with a takedown attempt.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaughter.
Matmat fails with the takedown.
Slaughter takes a swing at Matmat's ribcage but misses.
Slaughter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matmat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Matmat misses.
Slaughter thows a body shot but no joy.
Matmat misses with a body shot
and Slaughter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matmat thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a nice hook to Matmat's body. Matmat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaughter lands with a hook. Matmat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matmat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Slaughter misses with a two punch combination.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Matmat moves out of range.
Christian Slaughter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaughter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matmat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter wants to clinch but Matmat slips to the side
and Matmat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slaughter wants to control but Matmat is keeping busy.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matmat's back!
Slaughter tries to keep control of the position but Matmat is staying busy.
Matmat is taking damage to the body and head.
Matmat trying to control the hands but Slaughter breaks the grip.
Slaughter is trying to stick to Matmat's back but Matmat is turning into Slaughter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slaughter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matmat.
Slaughter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matmat escapes and throws Slaughter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat trying to control the action but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Matmat laying and praying for a moment but Slaughter takes advantage and regains half guard.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Matmat wants to take a breather but Slaughter is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slaughter 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Slaughter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Shangri-La. James has chosen We Want The Funk by George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
23
201 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
|
191 cm
27
196 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddy James!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James moves away from the strike by Shaw.
James works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like John Shaw has been cut.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw throws a sloppy body shot
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from James misses.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaw misses the body punch
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from James.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from James.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
James lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from James.
James breaks the clinch.
James has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw throws a hook but James blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Shaw's head back.
James lands a jab.
James drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
James lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A short right from James on the inside.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
James breaks from the clinch.
James slips a jab from Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw takes one to the chin there.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
James jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from James on the inside.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaw is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James lands with a shot to the body.
James cracks Shaw on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shaw falls backwards against the cage. James follows up with more strikes that drop Shaw to his knees. James keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shaw! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy James!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Escarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escarino has chosen RATM-- Guerrilla Radio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
26
173 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Escarino!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant is looking to clinch but Escarino is avoiding it.
Escarino tries to clinch up.
Escarino darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Grant pushes Escarino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Escarino is controlling him.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Escarino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Escarino controls the action.
Grant is trying to break free.
Escarino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escarino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escarino moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Escarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant pushes Escarino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escarino takes a shot to the head.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escarino's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escarino checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Escarino throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Escarino misses with a straight left.
Escarino connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a straight left.
A cross from Escarino lands.
Escarino looks to clinch
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escarino is looking to clinch.
Escarino tries to clinch up.
Escarino throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Escarino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escarino wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant tries to clinch there but Escarino circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grant drops Escarino with a beautiful combination! Escarino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grant is looking for the KO!
Escarino is rocked!
Grant swinging wildly here.
Escarino wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Escarino! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Grant!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Currie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helmet - Just Another Victim. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
22
163 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Currie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Lind!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Currie stalks Lind and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lind's face. Lind staggers backwards, shaken.
Lind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Currie manages to avoid it.
Currie misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Currie.
Lind throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lind.
Lind throws a leg kick but Currie checks it.
Lind throws a leg kick but Currie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Currie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lind tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lind misses with a leg kick.
Lind takes one on the button.
Lind swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Currie lands a glancing blow to the side of Lind's head.
Currie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lind gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Currie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lind is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind misses the jab.
Currie moves out of range of the body kick from Lind.
Lind misses with a low kick.
Curtis Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lind misses with a looping right.
Currie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Currie thumps Lind with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Currie.
Currie misses with a body shot.
Currie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Currie looks to land a right hand but Lind moved out of range.
Currie lands a head shot.
A low kick from Lind is predictable there
and Currie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Currie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lind blocks a jab.
Lind missing with a left hand there. Currie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Currie throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Currie misses.
Lind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lind throws out a loose jab but Currie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Currie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Lind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lind misses with a low kick.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Lind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Currie blocks a leg kick.
Currie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lind.
Nice jab there from Currie.
Currie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Currie misses the shot to the body.
Currie moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind throws a combination. Currie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lind fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lind tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Lind slams his shin into Currie's torso.
Currie misses with a hook. Lind ducked under it nicely.
Currie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Currie's knee momentarily.
Lind misses with an uppercut. Currie saw that one coming.
Currie throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Lind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Currie on the side of the head.
Currie misses with a body shot.
Currie lands a jab to Lind's midsection.
Lind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Currie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lind looks to throw a body kick
and Lind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Currie throws out the jab.
Lind throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lind misses with a straight right.
Currie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Lind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lind throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lind.
The fighters circling - Lind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lind wants to land a leg kick but Currie is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Currie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lind takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lind works over Currie's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Currie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lind.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lind throws a hook but Currie blocks it.
Currie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Currie throws a nice looking combination but Lind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Currie misses with a straight right.
Lind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Currie on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Currie. Lind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lind tries to land a front kick but Currie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Currie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Currie throws the left hand but Lind avoids the punch easily.
Lind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lind has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lind there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Currie finds it's way through Lind's defenses.
Lind is looking to chop away at Currie's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie lands a right hook to the body.
Lind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lind avoids the head kick by Currie.
Currie scores with a nice right hand.
Currie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lind feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Currie's calf.
Currie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lind throws a front kick aimed at Currie's knee but Currie avoids it well.
Currie misses with a wild body shot.
Currie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lind throws a body kick that misses.
Lind is looking to slow Currie down with leg kicks.
Lind attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Currie. That snapped Lind's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Currie.
Lind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Currie defending well as Lind loads up on a big left hand.
Currie clobbers Lind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Currie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Currie as he checks the leg kick.
Lind feints and then cracks Currie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Currie down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Currie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Currie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Currie.
Currie moves out of range as Lind throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Currie checks a leg kick nicely.
Currie lands with an overhand left.
Lind throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lind.
Lind avoids the body shot from Currie.
Currie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Currie throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
Lind tries to score with a low kick but Currie moves his leg out of the way.
Lind tries to clinch
and Currie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Currie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lind.
Nice cross by Currie.
Lind throws a hook but Currie avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind connects with the punch.
Lind misses with a leg kick
and Currie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Currie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lind. Lind obviously looking to wear him down.
Lind is looking to slow Currie down with leg kicks.
Lind drops his hands momentarily and Currie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Currie.
Currie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lind thuds his shin into the meat of Currie's side.
Currie checks a low kick from Lind.
Lind throws a front kick that sends Currie stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lind throws a shot from downtown. Currie moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Currie blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lind. That's going to slow Currie down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie misses with a straight left.
Lind lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Currie misses with a hook. Lind ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Currie.
Lind throws a push kick but Currie slaps the foot to one side.
David Currie is winning the standup battle so far.
Lind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Currie jabs Lind right on the nose. Lind blinks but takes it well.
Lind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Lind misses
and Currie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Currie. Lind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lind fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Lind.
A combination from Currie does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind slips under a jab from Currie.
Lind misses with a straight left.
Lind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lind throws a solid leg kick but Currie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lind.
Lind throws an overhand right that lands on Currie's shoulder, as Currie tries to avoid the shot.
Lind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Currie misses with the body kick
and Lind counters with a thumping low kick.
Lind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Currie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Currie thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currie just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Currie slams his shin into Lind's torso.
Lind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Currie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lind misses with the body kick
and Currie counters with a head kick.
Lind is still on wobbly legs! Can Currie finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Lind.
Lind seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Currie misses with a jab to the body
and Lind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Currie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Currie throws a solid leg kick but Lind takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Currie.
Lind connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Currie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Lind.
Lind throws a leg kick
and Currie counters with a nice uppercut.
Lind cracks Currie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lind tries to clinch there but Currie circles away.
Lind misses with a looping left.
Currie throws out a loose jab but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Lind.
Danga de danga de dang - Lind scores with a four punch combination!
Lind needs to keep his hands up - Currie had a free shot at his head there.
Currie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Currie slips under a jab from Lind.
Lind wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lind throws a leg kick
and Currie counters with a nice uppercut.
Lind swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Currie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lind walks into a straight right hand from Currie.
Lind throws a leg kick
and Currie counters with a left 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!
Lind throws a low kick, looking for Currie's leg but Currie calmly moves out of range.
Lind closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Currie. Lind shrugs it off though.
Lind has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Currie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lind moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Currie.
Lind looks to throw the jab but Currie is out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but David Currie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Currie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Currie with a nice cross.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Currie finds it's way through Lind's defenses.
Currie throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Lind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Currie throws a leg kick that misses.
Lind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Currie stuns Lind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lind is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Currie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie slips a jab from Lind.
Currie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lind's calf.
Lind scores with a nice body kick.
Currie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Currie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lind is out of range and Currie settles back down.
Currie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lind wants to clinch
and Lind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Currie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Currie throws out the jab.
Currie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lind thows a leg kick but Currie checks it
and Currie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lind is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lind throws a combination that misses
letting Currie counter with a right hand.
Currie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Currie.
Currie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Lind there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lind swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Currie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Currie slips under a jab from Lind.
Currie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Currie misses with a body shot
and Lind counters with a nice body kick.
Lind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Currie takes a step back to recover.
Currie scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Currie blocks a head kick by Lind.
Currie lands a jab.
Lind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lind moves in looking to clinch but Currie pushes him off.
Lind scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lind looks to land a body kick but Currie moved away.
Currie misses with a looping left.
Currie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lind.
Currie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lind avoids the body shot from Currie.
Currie misses with a combination
and Lind counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind delivers a nice body kick.
Lind lands a jab.
Currie looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Lind there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lind lands a nice looking body kick.
Lind connects with a solid leg kick.
Lind misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lind misses with a head kick.
Lind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currie was well out of range. Poor timing from Lind.
Lind misses with a straight left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Currie had his way with Curtis Lind in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lind connects with the punch.
Lind is looking to score with low kicks.
Lind thows a leg kick but Currie checks it
and Currie counters with a nice body kick.
Currie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Currie does no damage.
Lind doesn't manage to clinch there - Currie circles away.
Currie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lind lands a nice looking body kick.
Currie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Currie scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lind misses its intended target.
Currie throws a front kick aimed at Lind's knee but Lind avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Currie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lind 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 Currie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Currie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lind bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Currie's head backwards.
Lind is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Currie scores with a jab. Lind acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Currie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lind moves away from the strike by Currie.
Currie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Currie throws a combination that misses
and Lind counters with a good, hard body kick but Currie shrugs it off.
Lind wants to land a leg kick but Currie is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind tries to work over Currie's front leg with a kick but Currie checks it.
Lind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lind throws a head kick but Currie moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lind.
Lind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Currie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Currie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Currie.
Currie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lind throws a lazy right hand but Currie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lind dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Currie. That did some damage!
David Currie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands with an overhand left.
Curtis Lind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lind throws a sloppy head kick
and Currie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lind misses with a kick to the body
and Currie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Currie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Currie throws a chopping leg kick but Lind manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lind thumps Currie with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lind misses.
Currie checks a leg kick.
Currie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Currie's corner calls for a 1-2. Currie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Currie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Lind misses
and Currie counters with a nice uppercut.
Currie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lind throws a leg kick
and Currie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lind throws a jab but it's blocked by Currie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lind.
Lind scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Currie.
Lind lands a jab to the nose.
Currie is looking to chop away at Lind's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Currie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Currie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Lind.
Well Currie 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Currie!
David Currie retains his lightweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao has chosen Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat as his entrance music. Kung Lao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
19
154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
167 cm
27
156 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
Lao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Lao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Lao.
Lao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lao throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Lao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Lao sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lao moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Lao slips under a jab.
Dan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
and Lao counters with a low kick, right behind Hernandez 's knee.
Lao shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kung Lao.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Hernandez lunges at Lao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao's hand.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lao.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Lao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hernandez's guard now.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lao controls the pace.
Lao preventing the sweep.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez is pulling down on Lao's head. It's preventing any offense from Lao, at least for the moment.
Lao working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lao is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lao.
Lao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Lao moved out of range nicely.
Lao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lao.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and Lao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lao 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 Hernandez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hernandez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Lao scoring well with a low kick there.
Lao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Lao.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Lao slips under a jab.
Lao lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Lao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lao staying out of range there.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kung Lao.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Lao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hernandez's guard now.
Lao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lao.
Lao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lao has control of the leg.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lao wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lao won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working a defensive guard but Lao passes into half guard.
Lao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez wants to stand back up but Lao manages to pass into side control.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
Lao creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lao working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao on the ground.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lao scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lao moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
Lao dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Lao lands an overhand right.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Lao counters with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lao counters with a body kick that stops Hernandez in his tracks momentarily.
Lao slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Lao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hernandez swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Lao.
Lao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Lao keeps him under control.
Hernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernandez.
Lao trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to stand but Lao is controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lao manages to pass to side control.
Lao controlling the pace.
Lao prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lao not doing much here.
Lao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lao has control of the leg.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lao manages to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lao.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Lao shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Hernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping control of the position.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Lao is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Lao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Lao is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lao.
Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kung Lao.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Lao moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
Lao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dan Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Lao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
A jab from Lao misses.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lao defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and Lao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lao ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Lao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez effectively controlling the action here.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lao successfully pulls guard.
Kung Lao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Lao had control of the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Lao is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao takes one on the button.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lao has a good base and remains in mount.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Lao's attempts to control the action.
Lao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Lao looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Lao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hernandez regains half guard.
Hernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dan Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez trying to control but Lao postures up.
Lao is working for a submission of some sort.
Lao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lao prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Lao maintains control.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Lao pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lao looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kung Lao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez holds on for dear life, controlling Lao's posture momentarily.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
Kung Lao is the new featherweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet comes into the arena with in your face blaring out of the sound system. Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
218 lbs
12 - 4 - 2 |
|
190 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet motions for Drago to come forward. Billet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Drago needs to keep his hands up - Billet had a free shot at his head there.
Drago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billet scores with a shot to the body.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Billet misses.
Billet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Billet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billet swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Billet.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billet moves away.
Billet throws out a powerful jab.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Billet moves out of range easily.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Billet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drago on the side of the head.
Billet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Drago.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billet.
Drago blocks a head kick by Billet.
Billet tries to clinch up.
Billet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Billet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a leg kick.
Billet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drago lands with a straight right. Billet didn't see that one coming.
Billet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billet throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Drago throws a combination that misses
letting Billet counter with a right hand.
Drago misses the jab.
Billet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drago takes a swing at Billet's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Billet misses with a body kick.
Billet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Billet throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Billet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Billet.
Drago misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Billet throws a head kick that misses.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billet.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Billet misses its intended target.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billet counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Billet throws a front kick that sends Drago stumbling back into the cage.
Drago avoids the head kick by Billet.
Billet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Billet misses with a double jab
and Drago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billet counters with a nice uppercut.
Billet slips a jab from Drago.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Drago misses with a double jab
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf.
Billet jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billet is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billet throws a sloppy head kick
and Billet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billet thumps Drago with a low kick.
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Good leg kick by Billet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Billet tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billet.
Billet misses with a body shot
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet staying out of range there.
Billet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belin Billet is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Billet.
Billet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Billet moves out of range as Drago strikes.
A jab from Billet misses.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Billet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Jab by Billet.
Billet walks into a straight right hand from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Billet lands the left hand.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Billet 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.
Billet misses with a double jab.
Billet misses with a low kick.
Billet throws a head kick that half lands.
Drago avoids the body shot from Billet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Billet throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Billet wants to clinch.
Billet loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Billet misses with a straight right.
Billet throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago throws a jab when Billet was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Billet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Billet motions for Drago to come forward. Billet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drago moves out of range as Billet strikes.
Billet slips under a jab from Drago.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Billet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billet misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Billet moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billet misses with a body shot.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billet.
Billet throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from Billet.
Billet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Billet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.
Drago stuns Billet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Billet misses with a hook to the body
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Billet scores with a punch to the head.
Billet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drago digs a good hook to Billet's body.
Billet throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billet takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago misses with a combination
and Billet counters with a right hand to the body.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billet misses the jab.
Drago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billet throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it.
Drago moves away from the strike by Billet.
Billet misses with a double jab
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Billet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drago counters with a nice 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!
Billet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivan Drago just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Billet counters with a big head kick but Drago shrugs it off.
Billet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billet throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Billet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billet throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Billet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Billet slams his shin into Drago's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago thows a body shot but no joy.
Billet misses with a hook.
Billet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Billet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Billet moves away from the strike by Drago.
Drago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Billet lands a slapping body shot.
Billet tries a head kick but it misses.
Billet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Billet throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billet misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Drago throws a hook but Billet blocks it.
Billet misses with a low kick.
Billet lands with an overhand left.
Drago slips a jab from Billet.
Billet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Billet.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Billet.
Billet doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Billet catches Drago right on the button with a cross.
Billet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billet moves into the clinch.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billet backwards.
Billet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Drago.
Billet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Billet blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Billet tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Billet trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maybe Billet would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Belin Billet.
Drago misses with the combination.
Billet slips a straight right by Drago.
Drago defending well as Billet loads up on a big left hand.
Billet misses with a jab to the body
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Billet thinking.
Drago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Drago slips a jab from Billet.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet had his way with Ivan Drago in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drago throws a wild body kick that Billet sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Billet. That's going to slow Drago down.
Billet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Billet. That did some damage!
Billet lands a jab to the nose.
Billet throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Billet lands a front kick.
Billet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billet misses with a body kick.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billet looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Drago is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Billet counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Billet counters with a nice uppercut.
Billet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billet moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Drago misses.
Billet moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Billet to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago throws a right and a left that Billet avoids nicely.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billet lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Billet, right into the meat.
Billet tries to clinch up
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Billet duly obliges.
Drago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Billet.
Billet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Billet misses the jab.
Billet tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billet. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago throws a hook but Billet blocks it.
Billet throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Billet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Billet moved out of range nicely.
Drago moves away from the strike by Billet.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago throws a head kick but Billet moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago!
Billet throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belin Billet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billet 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belin Billet!
Belin Billet retains his light heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunna comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Ryan Brown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
|
196 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stunna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Stunna's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Stunna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stunna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stunna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Stunna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown works Stunna's body with a nice hook.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Stunna slips the punch.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stunna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Stunna ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a head shot.
Stunna shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stunna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stunna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown scores with a jab. Stunna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Ryan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stunna checks a leg kick.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Stunna throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown is looking to slow Stunna down with leg kicks.
Stunna is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown throws a low kick but Stunna avoids it.
Stunna checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stunna slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Stunna misses with a double jab.
Good work by Stunna as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Stunna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Stunna moved out of range nicely.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Stunna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Stunna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stunna.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stunna to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Stunna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown avoids the body shot from Stunna.
No luck for Stunna with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for NumbaOne Stunna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stunna slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown thumps Stunna with a low kick.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stunna had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Stunna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Stunna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown looks to land a combination but Stunna avoids it well.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stunna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stunna slips a jab from Brown.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stunna circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Stunna as he checks the leg kick.
Stunna moves away from the strike by Brown.
Stunna checks a leg kick.
Brown misses with a low kick as Stunna jumps back.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stunna throws out the jab.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Brown misses.
Stunna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Stunna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Stunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stunna. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stunna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Stunna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stunna checks a low kick from Brown.
Stunna misses with a body shot.
Stunna checks a leg kick.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Stunna seems unphased.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Stunna.
A bone on bone clash there as Stunna blocks the leg kick.
Stunna looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Ryan Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Stunna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stunna punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Stunna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stunna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Stunna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stunna thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown wants to control but Stunna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stunna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Stunna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stunna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Stunna throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown thows a leg kick but Stunna checks it
and Stunna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is pulling down on Stunna's head to control his posture.
Stunna drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Stunna off! Stunna jumps back into Brown's guard.
Stunna stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Stunna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna throwing strikes but missing.
Stunna throwing strikes but missing.
Stunna advances position into side control!
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stunna connects with a decent elbow.
Brown is trying to control Stunna's posture but Stunna avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stunna's best efforts.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stunna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Stunna has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries to hold on but Stunna postures up.
Stunna unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stunna circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Stunna.
A combination from Stunna does no damage.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Stunna.
NumbaOne Stunna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown cracks Stunna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Stunna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
A big left from Stunna misses.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown takes a swing at Stunna's ribcage but misses.
Stunna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Stunna thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stunna is one step ahead there.
Stunna passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stunna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Stunna in his half guard.
Stunna throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stunna lands a couple of digs.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stunna postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Stunna thows a big elbow that misses.
Stunna stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to control but Stunna is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stunna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stunna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stunna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Stunna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stunna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stunna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stunna works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown holds on for dear life.
Stunna looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Stunna landing punches.
Stunna looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown taking shots to the head.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stunna.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stunna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stunna thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stunna landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Brown has been cut.
Stunna landing punches.
Stunna tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stunna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stunna cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stunna unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
NumbaOne Stunna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stunna 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring The Pain. Xavier David will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
26
181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a hook but Laurentian avoids it easily.
Laurentian scores with a decent looking hook.
Xavier David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David slips a jab from Laurentian.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laurentian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Laurentian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laurentian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and David counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David blocks a jab.
Laurentian moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Laurentian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurentian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laurentian just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurentian blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
David fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laurentian is out of range.
David misses with the combination.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laurentian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
Laurentian jabs at David's body.
Laurentian lands a jab to David's midsection.
David throws a hook to the side of Laurentian's head but Laurentian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian throws a combination. David tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laurentian tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
Laurentian throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laurentian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
David misses the shot to the body.
David connects with a nice looking jab.
David throws a looping overhand right but Laurentian ducks down to avoid it.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a good cross that connects.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier David.
Laurentian throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
David shoots in for a double leg but Laurentian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laurentian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
David blocks a head kick by Laurentian.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laurentian counters with a straight right hand.
Laurentian punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurentian.
David misses with a combination
enabling Laurentian to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurentian throws a jab when David was well out of range.
David misses with an uppercut. Laurentian saw that one coming.
Laurentian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
David throws a series of punches but Laurentian moves out of range.
Laurentian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laurentian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laurentian lands with a nice body punch.
Maxence Laurentian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laurentian connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
David throws a series of punches but Laurentian avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David misses with a takedown
and Laurentian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
David is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by David.
Laurentian looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
David lands with a cross.
Laurentian looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian lands with a cross.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laurentian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurentian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laurentian takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laurentian.
David moves away from the strike by Laurentian.
Decent striking displayed by Laurentian there.
Maxence Laurentian is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurentian connects with a looping right hand.
Laurentian takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laurentian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurentian connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
Laurentian fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laurentian falls off balance throwing a combination
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Maxence Laurentian has been cut.
Laurentian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David misses with a low kick.
Laurentian thuds his right hand into David's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laurentian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
David throws a hook but Laurentian avoids it easily.
Laurentian throws a hook but David blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian lands with a cross.
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David loads up on a big right hand but Laurentian slips the punch.
Laurentian throws a hook but David blocks it.
Laurentian throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Laurentian.
David misses the jab.
Laurentian connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian is looking to clinch but David is avoiding it.
David scores with a jab.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
Laurentian swings for the body but David moves out of range.
Laurentian throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Laurentian throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Laurentian moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurentian throws out the jab.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David slips a jab from Laurentian.
David throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laurentian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurentian tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
Laurentian misses with a wild body shot.
Laurentian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laurentian ducks under a wild hook from David.
David connects with a right hand. Laurentian shakes it off.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurentian throws out the jab.
Laurentian throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurentian.
Laurentian ducks under a wild hook from David.
David misses with a hook to the body
and Laurentian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maxence Laurentian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laurentian blocks a jab.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurentian thows a left - swing and a miss!
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Laurentian looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
Laurentian misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurentian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laurentian throws a head kick that David semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David has a takedown stuffed.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier David.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laurentian throws a hook but David blocks it.
Laurentian swings for the body but David moves out of range.
Laurentian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurentian misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
David throws an overhand right that lands on Laurentian's shoulder, as Laurentian tries to avoid the shot.
Laurentian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping David at a distance.
David closes the distance and clinches up with Laurentian, looking for a takedown. David pushes Laurentian against the cage but Laurentian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David misses with a looping left.
Laurentian tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Laurentian there.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David is trying desperately to land a takedown but Laurentian is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for David.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laurentian circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurentian slips a jab from David.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurentian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
Laurentian lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
David is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
David looks to land a combination but Laurentian avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Laurentian misses.
David uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
David defending well as Laurentian loads up on a big left hand.
Laurentian checks a low kick from David.
David misses with a straight right.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian had his way with Xavier David in that round.
The cut man is working on Maxence Laurentian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laurentian tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David throws out a loose jab but Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
David walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laurentian throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David tries for a takedown but Laurentian circles away easily
and David takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laurentian blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurentian misses the target.
Laurentian wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
Laurentian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laurentian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laurentian throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurentian slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Laurentian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David misses with a few strikes there.
Laurentian lands a head shot.
David closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laurentian circles away.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David looks to land a left hand but Laurentian moved out of range nicely.
Laurentian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David shoots in but Laurentian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxence Laurentian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxence Laurentian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier David.
David is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurentian throws out the jab.
David throws the left hand but Laurentian avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Laurentian.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from David does no damage.
Laurentian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but David might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laurentian has got the better of the exchanges.
Laurentian throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from David misses.
Laurentian clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurentian misses with the head strike.
David is working for takedown but Laurentian is calmly controlling the position for now.
David tries to throw a body punch but Laurentian avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxence Laurentian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laurentian 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxence Laurentian!
Maxence Laurentian is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Thompson has chosen LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
27
198 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
24
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggums takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggums swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Biggums uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Biggums avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Biggums thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biggums uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Biggums's head but Biggums sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Biggums shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Biggums's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biggums slips under a jab from Thompson.
Biggums gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson works Biggums's body with a nice hook.
Biggums closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Biggums is breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Biggums is having none of it.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson 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.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson wants to stand up but Biggums is controlling him.
Biggums throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggums postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biggums moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggums.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Biggums lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biggums shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggums shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Biggums thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook. Biggums ducked under it nicely.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums staying out of range there.
Biggums looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biggums in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggums doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggums.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Biggums moves out of range easily.
Biggums swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Biggums moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Biggums lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Biggums checks a leg kick.
Biggums throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biggums stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calvin Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Biggums checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Biggums in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Thompson is right now.
Thompson is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Thompson wants to control but Biggums postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biggums tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Biggums lands some shots froms side control.
Thompson is trying to control Biggums's posture but Biggums avoids it.
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biggums's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biggums's back!
Biggums is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Biggums has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson.
Thompson biding his time, controlling Biggums.
Thompson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Biggums just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Biggums is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biggums is defending well though. Thompson let's go of the attempt for now.
Biggums looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson.
Biggums is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Biggums rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thompson throwing shots but Biggums is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Biggums throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Biggums misses with a straight right.
Calvin Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggums displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Biggums throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biggums off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggums.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp one two that drops Biggums! Thompson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Biggums to his feet! Biggums is in big trouble!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggums.
A left lands for Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Biggums moves out of range easily.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Biggums looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with a hook. Biggums ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson drops Biggums with a beautiful combination! Biggums stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Biggums is rocked!
Biggums leaves his chin hanging out and Thompson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Biggums crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Thompson! Calvin Thompson retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
