 |
WW II: Rutten VS Domermuth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Kotowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Flare has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
184 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartosz Kotowiec!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kotowiec circles away.
Flare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kotowiec shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotowiec showed some decent athleticism there.
Flare is trying to stand back up but Kotowiec is controlling him
Kotowiec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flare won't allow Kotowiec to pass to mount.
Kotowiec prevents Flare from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare keeping hold of Kotowiec's head, controlling as best he can.
Kotowiec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kotowiec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flare 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flare is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
Flare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kotowiec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flare has picked Kotowiec up and slammed him! Kotowiec can't keep hold of the triangle and Flare manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare tries to get to his feet but Kotowiec is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Flare in his guard.
Flare controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kotowiec looks gassed!
Flare is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotowiec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flare off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare is trying to get back to his feet but Kotowiec has full control of the position and if anything, Flare has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Flare really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kotowiec's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Flare trying to control the action but Kotowiec just sinks the hooks in.
Flare has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Flare is trying to break free.
Flare is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kotowiec is hanging on to Flare's back as he tries to escape.
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 Richard Flare will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flare misses with a takedown
and Kotowiec decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flare's guard.
Flare wants to sweep here but Kotowiec controlling him for the moment.
Kotowiec stands and throws Flare's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kotowiec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flare wants to get back to his feet but Kotowiec drags him back down.
Flare prevents Kotowiec from improving position.
Kotowiec is breathing heavily.
Flare is trying to buck Kotowiec off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotowiec tries to advance to mount but Flare denies him.
What's Flare going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Flare pushes Kotowiec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kotowiec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flare with a poor takedown
and Kotowiec counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare pushes Kotowiec off looking to stand but Kotowiec dives back in and keeps control.
Flare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotowiec's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotowiec's back!
Flare controls the action.
Flare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flare is trying to stick to Kotowiec's back but Kotowiec is turning into Flare. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flare's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kotowiec.
Kotowiec looking to pass the guard.
Kotowiec stops Flare from standing up.
Flare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flare tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotowiec drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kotowiec has Flare in his guard.
Flare stays in close to Kotowiec's body and controls the position.
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.
Flare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kotowiec on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Richard Flare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kotowiec counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Kotowiec 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kotowiec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotowiec misses with a takedown
and Flare counters with a shoot takedown. Kotowiec fights it but they end up in guard.
Flare content to stall in guard here.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flare not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kotowiec looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kotowiec looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kotowiec!
Flare pushes Kotowiec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kotowiec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flare manages to get back to half guard.
Flare is in trouble now - Kotowiec has advanced to mount!
Kotowiec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kotowiec working for a submission but Flare is keeping him at bay.
Kotowiec looking to secure an arm triangle but Flare defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotowiec swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flare is now in Kotowiec's guard. A big mistake from Kotowiec there, giving up the dominant position!
Flare is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Richard Flare just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flare looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flare is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flare seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kotowiec for as long as he can get away with.
Flare has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Flare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flare 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Flare!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Lincoln told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lincoln.
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Lincoln lands an elbow.
Lincoln in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends.
Lincoln working the ground and pound but Cortez is defending the strikes.
Lincoln cracks Cortez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lincoln cracks Cortez with a big elbow.
Lincoln in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends.
Lincoln wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
Lincoln scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cortez to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cortez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lincoln connects with a decent elbow.
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Cortez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lincoln slows the pace down in half guard.
Lincoln scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lincoln with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lincoln.
Cortez is looking to control Lincoln's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lincoln.
Ground and pound from Lincoln.
Lincoln is controlling the pace.
Lincoln seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cortez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lincoln lands with a punch from half guard.
Lincoln working the head and body with strikes.
Cortez is staying active underneath Lincoln, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lincoln looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cortez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lincoln lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Cortez is trying to stand back up but Lincoln is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincoln lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincoln lands a nice short elbow.
Lincoln throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln moves nicely into side control.
Cortez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lincoln scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln lands some shots froms side control.
Lincoln working the ground and pound.
Lincoln lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln cracks Cortez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cortez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Lincoln dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cortez tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lincoln throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lincoln is working away from the top position though.
Lincoln seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lincoln lands with a punch from half guard.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lincoln lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abraham Lincoln has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincoln lands a nice short elbow.
Lincoln moves nicely into side control.
Lincoln working the ground and pound from side control.
Lincoln lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling the position from side mount.
Lincoln cracks Cortez with a big elbow.
Lincoln lands a few punches from side control.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Lincoln controls from the top position.
Lincoln working the ground and pound from side control.
Lincoln takes a little break here. Cortez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lincoln scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln looks up at the clock and then as Cortez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lincoln smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lincoln working the ground and pound.
Cortez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Lincoln wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cortez some visible discomfort.
Lincoln lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lincoln working the ground and pound.
Cortez prevents Lincoln from improving position.
Cortez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cortez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cortez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lincoln scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Lincoln 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. This is the final round!
Lincoln scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cortez wants to clinch.
Cortez fails with the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a takedown into side control.
Cortez is rocked!
Lincoln creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lincoln landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Cortez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cortez is letting Lincoln control him for a moment.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lincoln working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cortez prevents Lincoln from moving into mount.
Lincoln lands a nice forearm strike.
Lincoln lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lincoln lands a few punches from side control.
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Lincoln working the ground and pound from side control.
Lincoln working the ground and pound.
Lincoln connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cortez some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to advance to mount but Cortez denies him.
Lincoln scores with punches from side control.
Lincoln scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cortez to see if he's OK.
Lincoln working the ground and pound.
Lincoln is chipping away with strikes.
Lincoln wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Lincoln creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abraham Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lincoln asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lincoln grinds an elbow into Cortez's temple.
Lincoln cracks Cortez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lincoln landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cortez is trying to escape the position but Lincoln is controlling 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.
Cortez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miguel Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln looks up at the clock and then as Cortez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lincoln smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lincoln has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Lincoln!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hopkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hopkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Tard which made him look bad.
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
Tard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Tard controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Tard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hopkins's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tard.
Tard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Tard won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Tard stays in close to Hopkins's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Tard chips away with some ground and pound.
Tard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Tard trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Tard tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Tard maintains control.
Tard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tard tries to control but Hopkins wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tard working Hopkins over with strikes here.
Tard dominating with strikes here.
Tard landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble!
Tard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hopkins?
A nice elbow there by Tard.
Hopkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopkins throws and elbow that misses. Tard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Tard!
Tard works over Hopkins with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Tard postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hopkins breaks from Tard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tard is bucking up trying to escape but Hopkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Tard is in a horrible position here. Hopkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopkins raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard blocking the ground and pound.
Tard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fard Tard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Tard circles away easily
and Tard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tard prevents the takedown attempt.
Tard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Tard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
Tard postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Tard wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Tard stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fard Tard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins gets full guard.
Tard pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Tard has control of the leg.
Tard is controlling the pace.
Tard is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Tard slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Hopkins is pressing down on Tard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopkins lands some strikes from the bottom.
Tard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tard trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Tard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tard preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Tard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins 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.
Tard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Tard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tard wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Tard can't handle though.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tard won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Tard counters with a takedown into side control.
Tard wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tard's back!
Hopkins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tard to escape the position.
Tard tries to escape but Hopkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tard trying to control the hands but Hopkins won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard is really stuck here.
Hopkins lands a shot to the head.
Tard is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Tard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopkins won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tard prevents Hopkins from improving his position.
Tard throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Tard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fard Tard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hopkins prevents Tard from standing back up.
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopkins working over Tard with some ground and pound. Tard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tard tries to kick Hopkins off but Hopkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hopkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tard is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tard is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tard avoid being mounted?
Tard is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tard's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopkins 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tard seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Tard's brow.
Tard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins with a nice head shot there.
Tard wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hopkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tard counters with a shoot takedown. Hopkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Tard controlling him for the moment.
Fard Tard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopkins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tard's guard.
Tard pushes Hopkins off and gets back to his feet.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Tard circles away easily
and Tard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hopkins's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tard is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tard wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tard's guard.
Tard is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tard has his feet on Hopkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Tard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins is trying to drag Tard to the mat but Tard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopkins is working for takedown but Tard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hopkins regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tard is one step ahead there.
Tard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tard stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
Tard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tard wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard scoring with some ground and pound.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Tard counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fard Tard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fard Tard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Bring the Pain 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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Conway dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Conway slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Conway dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Conway's head and hops out.
Miller throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller looks gassed!
Conway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conway connects with a jab.
Miller looks to land a combination but Conway avoids it well.
Conway shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Conway.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Conway misses with a head kick.
Conway gets a clinch.
Conway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Conway is controlling him.
Conway breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Conway.
Conway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Conway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conway throws and elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conway's guard. Nice move by Miller!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway looking to control.
Miller gets to his feet - Conway follows without any prompting.
Miller misses with a combination
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
That's four 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.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Conway to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller misses with a combination
and Conway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Conway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conway takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Conway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandon Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Conway shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Conway.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a left to the body.
Miller misses with a double jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Conway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Conway dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Conway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller leaves Conway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Conway persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conway counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller looks to land a combination but Conway avoids it well.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Conway shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Conway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conway closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Conway creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Conway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Conway decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Conway tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Conway counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Conway to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Conway dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller misses with a combination
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
Conway shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller tries to bum rush Conway with a series of wild strikes but Conway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller controlling the position.
Miller is working an open guard so Conway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Jimmy Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandon Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Conway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conway counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Conway.
Conway is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conway counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Conway is controlling him well.
Miller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miller gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conway is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
Conway looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller stands up and waves to Conway to follow him.
Jimmy Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Conway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Conway!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Limpy Rotherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Enforcer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
179 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Limpy Rotherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Enforcer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Enforcer circles away.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rotherford clinches up against the cage.
Enforcer stops a takedown attempt from Rotherford.
Enforcer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotherford slips a jab and a cross from Enforcer.
Rotherford slips a jab and a cross from Enforcer.
Enforcer throws a one two combo.
Enforcer throws a series of punches but Rotherford avoids them all with ease.
Rotherford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enforcer as he avoids it easily.
Enforcer looks to land a combination but Rotherford avoids it well.
Enforcer misses with a few strikes there.
Rotherford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that Rotherford avoids nicely.
Rotherford shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limpy Rotherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rotherford moves into the clinch.
Enforcer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Enforcer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotherford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rotherford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Enforcer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Enforcer trying to control here.
Enforcer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotherford.
Enforcer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rotherford throwing shots but Enforcer is blocking nicely.
Enforcer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rotherford.
Rotherford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enforcer defending well though.
Rotherford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enforcer is looking to control Rotherford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enforcer avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotherford shoots in for a takedown but Enforcer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotherford is breathing heavily.
Rotherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotherford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enforcer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Enforcer tries to buck Rotherford off but Rotherford is having none of it.
Enforcer wants to get back to his feet.
Rotherford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rotherford is chipping away with strikes.
Rotherford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Enforcer pushes Rotherford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rotherford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotherford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Enforcer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Enforcer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rotherford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rotherford working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Enforcer is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enforcer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enforcer wants to control but Rotherford postures up.
Enforcer is trying to improve his position.
Rotherford tries to score with some ground and pound. Enforcer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Enforcer misses its intended target.
Rotherford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enforcer as he jumps to the side.
Rotherford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enforcer as he avoids it easily.
Rotherford closes the distance and clinches up with Enforcer, looking for a takedown. Rotherford pushes Enforcer against the cage but Enforcer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enforcer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enforcer keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rotherford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotherford tries to advance to mount but Enforcer instead regains half guard.
Enforcer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enforcer tries to get to full guard but Rotherford has control of the leg.
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 Limpy Rotherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rotherford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rotherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enforcer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rotherford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotherford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotherford stopping the sweep attempt from Enforcer.
Rotherford distracts Enforcer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Enforcer is trying to keep Rotherford in close.
Rotherford 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.
Rotherford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotherford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Enforcer sprawls well initially but Rotherford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Enforcer is trying to stand back up but Rotherford is controlling him
Enforcer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rotherford seems to be looking for submissions.
Rotherford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Enforcer wants to get back to full guard.
Rotherford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotherford is looking for a kimura but Enforcer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rotherford to get the leverage.
Rotherford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enforcer defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Enforcer throws a nice looking combination but Rotherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enforcer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enforcer wants it to stay on the feet.
Enforcer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotherford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rotherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enforcer throws a nice looking combination but Rotherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enforcer looks to land a combination but Rotherford avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Enforcer.
Rotherford looks for a takedown but Enforcer sprawls well.
Enforcer misses with a few strikes there.
Enforcer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rotherford.
Rotherford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rotherford showed some decent athleticism there.
Enforcer is trying to stand up here but Rotherford is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotherford is working for a kimura but Enforcer is defending it quite comfortably.
Rotherford is pressing down on Enforcer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enforcer is holding on for now.
Rotherford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enforcer's head.
Enforcer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotherford.
Rotherford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Enforcer is looking for a sweep. Rotherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rotherford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotherford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rotherford stops Enforcer from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Enforcer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotherford.
Rotherford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limpy Rotherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotherford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enforcer.
Rotherford fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Enforcer does no damage.
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limpy Rotherford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Enforcer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enforcer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotherford.
Enforcer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rotherford.
Rotherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotherford has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limpy Rotherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotherford.
Enforcer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enforcer misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotherford wants to clinch up but Enforcer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotherford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enforcer works over Rotherford's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Enforcer as Rotherford shoots in.
Enforcer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enforcer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enforcer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Enforcer.
Enforcer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotherford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enforcer tries to avoid it but Rotherford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enforcer to the ground. Enforcer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Enforcer!
Rotherford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enforcer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Enforcer is looking for a sweep.
Limpy Rotherford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotherford throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rotherford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rotherford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rotherford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Enforcer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotherford looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Enforcer is avoiding damage well.
Rotherford tries for a kimura but Enforcer is defending well.
Enforcer wants to control but Rotherford postures up.
Rotherford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rotherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotherford is trying to get an arm triangle but Enforcer is defending well.
Rotherford in side control, throwing shots but Enforcer defends.
Enforcer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rotherford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rotherford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Enforcer tries to improve position but can't.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Enforcer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rotherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Enforcer misses with a few strikes there.
Enforcer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lance Enforcer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enforcer looks to land a combination but Rotherford avoids it well.
Enforcer cracks a nice hook into Rotherford's ribs.
Rotherford tries for a takedown but Enforcer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that Rotherford avoids nicely.
Rotherford shoots in looking for a takedown. Enforcer tries to sprawl out of it but Rotherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enforcer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enforcer misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Enforcer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rotherford 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 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limpy Rotherford!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pizetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizetti has chosen That's Amore as his entrance music. Anthony Lee looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Pizetti!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizetti tries to clinch up.
Lee looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pizetti tries to clinch up.
Pizetti is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pizetti wants to clinch.
Pizetti is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Pizetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pizetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Pizetti tries to clinch up.
Pizetti scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pizetti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Pizetti getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to hold on to Pizetti's head to control him but Pizetti postures up.
Pizetti wants to get back to his feet.
Pizetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Pizetti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Pizetti stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.
Pizetti darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pizetti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Pizetti pulls guard.
Pizetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pizetti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pizetti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Pizetti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pizetti controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Frank Pizetti just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pizetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pizetti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pizetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pizetti gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pizetti throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Pizetti finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Pizetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Pizetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizetti tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Pizetti moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Anthony Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizetti wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Pizetti wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Pizetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizetti wants to clinch.
Pizetti has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pizetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pizetti looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Pizetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pizetti tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizetti drops back down to his feet.
Pizetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pizetti can't get the takedown.
Anthony Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pizetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti throws an elbow that misses.
Pizetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Pizetti pulls guard effortlessly.
Pizetti has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Pizetti has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti controlling from the top position.
Pizetti preventing the sweep.
Pizetti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pizetti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pizetti staying calm.
Lee wants to control but Pizetti postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pizetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pizetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pizetti moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Pizetti throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Pizetti moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Pizetti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Pizetti stops Lee from standing up.
Pizetti stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pizetti wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Pizetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pizetti misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti scores with a head kick.
Pizetti tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Pizetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pizetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizetti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Pizetti fails to pull guard.
Pizetti goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pizetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pizetti is looking to clinch.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Pizetti with that takedown attempt.
Anthony Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pizetti.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizetti.
Pizetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Pizetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pizetti misses with a head kick.
Pizetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pizetti looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Pizetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank Pizetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pizetti is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
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.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Pizetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pizetti scores with a hook.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pizetti.
Pizetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pizetti throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Anthony Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pizetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pizetti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pizetti!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Domermuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domermuth has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Domermuth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domermuth as he jumps to the side.
Domermuth takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Domermuth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutten.
Domermuth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutten decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten wants to control but Domermuth is keeping him busy.
Rutten is trying to work for a kimura but Domermuth is defending well.
Rutten is trying to control. Domermuth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Domermuth is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domermuth is trying to maintain the position but Rutten is very close to passing his half guard.
Domermuth looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Domermuth defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rutten in particular looking to stall.
Rutten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Domermuth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Domermuth wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Domermuth shows good takedown defense.
Domermuth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten keeps Domermuth at a distance using the push kick.
Rutten feints and as Domermuth raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domermuth is keeping the position for now.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Domermuth keeps moving.
Rutten drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Domermuth dives on top into guard.
Rutten being controlled here, momentarily.
Domermuth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rutten is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Domermuth wants to stand but Rutten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rutten looking for a guillotine here but Domermuth defends easily.
Domermuth stands and steps away. Rutten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
Domermuth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutten looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Domermuth wants to stand but Rutten is controlling his arm.
Rutten is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet.
Rutten tries to bench press Domermuth off him but Domermuth keeps the position.
Domermuth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domermuth counters with a takedown into side control.
Domermuth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Domermuth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Domermuth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Domermuth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rutten controls Domermuth momentarily but Domermuth frees himself.
Rutten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domermuth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domermuth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Domermuth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutten is working an open guard so Domermuth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Domermuth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutten's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Domermuth tries to pass.
Domermuth trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet.
Domermuth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rutten is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard.
Rutten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Domermuth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rutten, into his guard.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Domermuth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rutten's guard.
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Domermuth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Domermuth preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten has his feet on Domermuth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Domermuth is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rutten works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth is working to get back to half guard.
Domermuth wants to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Domermuth is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutten has a good base and remains in mount.
Rutten working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Rutten connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rutten looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.
Rutten stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Domermuth fails to land the takedown.
Domermuth swinging wildly here.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Domermuth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rutten!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domermuth content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Domermuth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Domermuth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutten.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Domermuth counters with a single leg into guard. Rutten didn't expect that.
Rutten wants to sweep here but Domermuth controlling him for the moment.
Rutten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Domermuth wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Keith Domermuth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten looking for a guillotine here but Domermuth defends easily.
Domermuth wants to stand but Rutten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domermuth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard.
Rutten pushing down on Domermuth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rutten prevents Domermuth from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Rutten there.
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.
Rutten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domermuth tries to kick Rutten off but Rutten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domermuth wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domermuth keeps working.
Domermuth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domermuth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domermuth is one step ahead there.
Rutten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Domermuth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten has a closed guard, preventing Domermuth from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Domermuth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Domermuth postures up.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Domermuth tries to pass.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domermuth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Domermuth takes it in his stride.
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domermuth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Domermuth scores with a nice head shot.
Domermuth just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten thuds a left hand into Domermuth's body.
Keith Domermuth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Domermuth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Domermuth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Domermuth!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
