 |
The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Crane (ranked 2185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Lenk (ranked 1241 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
20
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
169 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timur Lenk!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lenk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Lenk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lenk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lenk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lenk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lenk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lenk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Crane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lenk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Crane's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Lenk!
A victorious Timur Lenk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sing (ranked 1906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Swingewood (ranked 2685 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Sing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swingewood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sing swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Swingewood misses.
Swingewood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sing was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sing scores with the left hand. Swingewood knows he should have avoided that one.
Swingewood shoots in for a double leg but Sing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sing swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swingewood moves forwards but Sing connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swingewood slips under a jab from Sing.
Sing jabs Swingewood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swingewood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swingewood.
Sing throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swingewood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swingewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Sing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sing lands a nice uppercut.
Sing lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swingewood backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sing.
Swingewood is rocked!
Sing is working Swingewood over against the cage.
Swingewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sing finish him?
Sing lands with a left to the head.
Sing digs a right hand underneath Swingewood's ribcage. Swingewood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sing lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sing.
Sing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sing throws a big uppercut that drops Swingewood! More strikes from Sing and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Swingewood lies dazed against the cage as Sing celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sing!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walton Mack (ranked 1928 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richards (ranked 3710 p4p, 0 weight class). Walton Mack has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
155 cm
19
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack shoots and misses
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richards is posturing up here but Mack has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Richards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Richards has to tap! Slick submission there by Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walton Mack!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bente Log (ranked 1846 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransisco Gonzalez (ranked 2244 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
19
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
164 cm
25
153 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bente Log!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fransisco Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Log moves out of range easily.
And Log counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonzalez blocks it.
Log tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Log has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Log lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Log on his heels. He'll look to pass Log's guard now, I'm sure.
Log wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Log is proving hard to escape from.
Log is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Log keeps moving.
Gonzalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Log dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Log from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Log got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Log has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
Log trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Log pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Log is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Log is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Log stalling away here and it's allowed Gonzalez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Log advances to half guard.
Log wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Log is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Log not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Log is controlling well.
Log wants to stand up but Gonzalez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Log, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Log goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Log is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Log controlling him for the moment.
Log is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Log trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is striking off his back. Log thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Log lands a nice short elbow.
Log wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Log works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bente Log dominated that round.
That's time! Log's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Log fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Log blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Log shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Log.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bente Log. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Log checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Log gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Log tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Log has a takedown stuffed.
Log shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Log is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Log circles away and we're back to standing.
Log stuffs the takedown.
Log looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Log misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Log tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Log to the ground. Log escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Log throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Log changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Log manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez clinches.
Log wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez rushes Log and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Log turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez looking to slow down the pace here.
Log pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Log won't let him.
Gonzalez won't allow Log to sweep him here.
Log is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Log is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez 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.
Bente Log overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez trying to control but Log is working from the bottom.
Log looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Log shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Log fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez grinds an elbow into Log's temple.
Gonzalez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Log is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Log tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransisco Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Log clinches.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez is trying to push Log away but Log has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Log prevents it.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Log is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bente Log has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fransisco Gonzalez.
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Log is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzalez is proving hard to escape from.
Gonzalez wants to control but Log passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez has hold of Log's hands but Log slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Log.
Log wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Log stalling.
Log drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Log is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Log keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Log uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Log saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Log shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Log counters by moving into the clinch.
Log gets control of Gonzalez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Log will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Log is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Log rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Log has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonzalez uses from the top position.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Log works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Log looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Log won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Log has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Log's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez trying to control but Log is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Log is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fransisco Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bente Log is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Log is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bente Log showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Log 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Bente Log!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Bente Log!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Bente Log!
Bente Log wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius (ranked 2318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Kawanabe (ranked 1424 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vinicius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hiroshi Kawanabe's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
172 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hiroshi Kawanabe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawanabe lands with a straight right. Vinicius didn't see that one coming.
Kawanabe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vinicius misses with a wild combination.
Kawanabe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vinicius eats them both and turns towards Kawanabe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kawanabe connects with the punch.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vinicius shoots and misses
and Kawanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinicius is rocked!
Kawanabe lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Vinicius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawanabe drops Vinicius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vinicius! Kawanabe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoyuki Tokudome (ranked 1936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 2891 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
142 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Naoyuki Tokudome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a head kick that Tokudome semi-blocks.
It looks like Naoyuki Tokudome has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Tokudome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokudome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tokudome avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokudome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tokudome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa cracks Tokudome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Tokudome moves out of range.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokudome drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Tokudome just on the top of the head. Tokudome drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Tokudome - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Tucker (ranked 1834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Houdoe (ranked 1934 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ace of Spades. John Tucker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
26
150 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
176 cm
25
141 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Badr Houdoe!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker blocks a head kick by Houdoe.
Houdoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Tucker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker works over Houdoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Houdoe has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tucker pushes down on Houdoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tucker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Houdoe wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tucker wants to control but Houdoe is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdoe tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Houdoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Houdoe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Houdoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houdoe manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Houdoe's guard.
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Houdoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Houdoe, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tucker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Houdoe's guard.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houdoe's head.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Houdoe dodges it nicely.
Tucker is trying to work for a kimura but Houdoe is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker seems to be looking for submissions.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Houdoe wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Houdoe defends the submission attempt.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Houdoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tucker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tucker working over Houdoe with some ground and pound. Houdoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Houdoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Tucker.
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Houdoe's head.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tucker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tucker throwing shots but Houdoe is blocking nicely.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker working over Houdoe with some ground and pound. Houdoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker lands strikes from half guard.
Houdoe is rocked!
Tucker wants to work for an arm triangle but Houdoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Houdoe is still in real trouble! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Houdoe sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker blocks a head kick by Houdoe.
Houdoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houdoe.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tucker cracks Houdoe with a nice body shot.
Tucker tightens his grip and picks Houdoe up, before dumping him to the ground. Houdoe manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tucker.
Tucker is in close to Houdoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houdoe keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker is in close to Houdoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker is working Houdoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker is working Houdoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker works over Houdoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Houdoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houdoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Tucker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tucker lands a nice short elbow.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
Houdoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker 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.
Tucker is trying to work for a kimura but Houdoe is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Houdoe is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker lands with a punch from half guard.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Houdoe has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Houdoe is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houdoe is breathing heavily.
Tucker scores with a big shot! Houdoe's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Houdoe! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tucker!
John Tucker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Har Ambe (ranked 772 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmed Gasanov (ranked 2160 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Rittz - For Real. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Har Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akhmed Gasanov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ambe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ambe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ambe prevents Gasanov from getting back to his feet.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gasanov is keeping the position for now.
Ambe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Gasanov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambe is looking to pass into half guard but Gasanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gasanov is in guard.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Gasanov from controlling successfully.
Gasanov trying to move into half guard but instead Ambe has managed to sweep!
Gasanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ambe distracts Gasanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Gasanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing.
Ambe looking to pass the guard.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gasanov is looking to stand up but Ambe isn't so interested in that idea.
Gasanov is looking to stand back up but Ambe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gasanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gasanov keeps working.
Ambe 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.
Ambe stops Gasanov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe seems to be working for a kimura but Gasanov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is pressing down on Gasanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gasanov is holding on for now.
Gasanov is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov tries for a takedown but Ambe circles away easily
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ambe lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gasanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Har Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed Gasanov.
Ambe scores with a jab.
Gasanov looks for a takedown but Ambe sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Har Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gasanov has his takedown stuffed
and Ambe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ambe lands with a right hand.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gasanov can do to turn this around?
Ambe with a hook.
A left lands for Ambe.
Gasanov has his takedown stuffed
and Ambe counters with a straight right hand.
Gasanov gets caught napping as Ambe dives in and scores a takedown. Gasanov manages to retain guard.
Ambe is in close to Gasanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Har Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gasanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe throws a strike but Gasanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gasanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gasanov 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.
Ambe controlling Gasanov's posture.
Gasanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gasanov pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gasanov prevents Ambe from improving his position.
Ambe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gasanov.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Gasanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambe is refusing to be controlled, as Gasanov sits in half guard.
Ambe tries to get to full guard but Gasanov has control of the leg.
Ambe is defending against the submission attempts here by Gasanov.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gasanov is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ambe but Ambe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Har Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmed Gasanov.
Ambe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gasanov's hands.
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.
Ambe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Gasanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ambe sizes up Gasanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gasanov has his takedown stuffed
and Gasanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambe works the jab nicely.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Gasanov is rocked!
Har Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambe misses with a head kick.
Gasanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him?
Gasanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ambe.
Gasanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Har Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gasanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gasanov shoots and misses
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ambe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ambe misses with a low kick.
Ambe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gasanov momentarily.
Ambe lunges at Gasanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gasanov's hand.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ambe sprawls well. Ambe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gasanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gasanov's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe is pressing down on Gasanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gasanov advances position into side control!
Ambe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gasanov off and has taken his back!
Gasanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ambe punches Gasanov on the ear.
Gasanov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gasanov is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gasanov.
Har Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gasanov is trying to stand back up.
Gasanov covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe is landing with strikes. Gasanov can't take much more of this.
Gasanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Ambe.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gasanov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Gasanov right now.
Ambe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ambe.
Ambe throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Akhmed Gasanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gasanov is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Har Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Har Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Har Ambe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
