 |
CEC 659 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 4628 p4p, 362 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 19130 p4p, 473 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
38
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
|
195 cm
28
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ren Naga-Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naga-Wing misses with a low kick as Karelin jumps back.
Karelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naga-Wing.
A swing and a miss from Naga-Wing.
Karelin throws a body punch but Naga-Wing moves out of range.
Karelin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Naga-Wing's guard.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Naga-Wing blocks nicely.
Naga-Wing is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Karelin throws a strike but Naga-Wing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Naga-Wing landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Naga-Wing manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing working away.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Karelin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naga-Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naga-Wing.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karelin cracks a nice hook into Naga-Wing's ribs.
Naga-Wing misses with a low kick as Karelin jumps back.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Naga-Wing slips the punch.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naga-Wing connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Naga-Wing looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Ren Naga-Wing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin cracks Naga-Wing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Naga-Wing slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin throws a body punch but Naga-Wing moves out of range.
Naga-Wing connects with a solid leg kick.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karelin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karelin tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Naga-Wing throws a strike aimed at the side of Karelin's head but Karelin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Naga-Wing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naga-Wing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin works Naga-Wing's body with a nice hook.
Karelin looks to land a body kick but Naga-Wing moved away.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naga-Wing moves away.
Naga-Wing tries to counter with a takedown but Karelin is quick to defend against it.
Naga-Wing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naga-Wing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naga-Wing misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Karelin.
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naga-Wing.
A jab lands there for Naga-Wing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naga-Wing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naga-Wing lands in his opponent's guard.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin has his hands on Naga-Wing's head, controlling the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naga-Wing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin 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.
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Naga-Wing defends easily.
Ren Naga-Wing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Karelin is looking to pass into half guard but Naga-Wing pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naga-Wing is in guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Naga-Wing won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin pulls Naga-Wing in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karelin regains half guard.
Naga-Wing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Naga-Wing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin is pulling down on Naga-Wing's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Naga-Wing's guard.
Naga-Wing working a defensive guard here.
Karelin trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Karelin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naga-Wing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Naga-Wing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Naga-Wing holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naga-Wing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naga-Wing won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naga-Wing takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naga-Wing to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naga-Wing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karelin enables Naga-Wing to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karelin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Naga-Wing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karelin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naga-Wing has managed to get both his arms back between Karelin's legs - danger averted.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naga-Wing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Naga-Wing cracks Karelin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Karelin is trying to control Naga-Wing's posture but Naga-Wing avoids it.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kron Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Naga-Wing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naga-Wing 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Naga-Wing!
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Tapaus (ranked 2834 p4p, 314 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 2677 p4p, 303 weight class). Olaf Frost 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!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
29
190 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
|
188 cm
41
204 lbs
35 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keijo Tapaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapaus throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Tapaus walks into a left hand.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Tapaus is out of range.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Frost slips under a jab from Tapaus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost flicks out a counter leg kick but Tapaus steps away.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tapaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Frost cracks Tapaus with a nice body shot.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
I was talking to Tapaus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Tapaus back against the cage.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost pushes Tapaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus blocking some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapaus, as that shot connected.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with some punches.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Tapaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tapaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tapaus blocks a body shot from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frost controlling the action here.
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapaus keeps working.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Tapaus has good solid back control here.
Tapaus working for the choke.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus landing with strikes.
Frost trying to control the hands but Tapaus won't let him.
Tapaus controlling from the back.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus is in full control for now.
Tapaus lands shots from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Frost.
Tapaus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frost knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frost for a finish.
Frost defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tapaus's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tapaus gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tapaus gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tapaus apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Tapaus backpedaling.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapaus finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Tapaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost looks for the body kick but Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tapaus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tapaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Frost throws a right and a left that Tapaus avoids nicely.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapaus.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Frost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tapaus tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
Tapaus keeps control of the position easily here as Frost tries to buck him off.
Frost is really stuck here.
Will Tapaus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frost up.
Tapaus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frost.
Tapaus working for the choke.
Tapaus trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus has full control of the position and if anything, Frost has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tapaus tries to keep control of the position but Frost is staying busy.
Frost breaks Tapaus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tapaus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tapaus is working an open guard so Frost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost shoots in but Tapaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frost takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapaus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Tapaus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 1166 p4p, 139 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 3056 p4p, 319 weight class). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Wax's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
35
162 lbs
25 - 19 - 2 |
|
179 cm
37
157 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Wax!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wax.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev.
Wax throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Wax slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wax doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Wax has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Wax misses with a left hand
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Wax.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Shamkhalaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wax on the side of the head.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
Wax missing with a left hand there. Shamkhalaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses.
Wax misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wax tries to clinch but Shamkhalaev moves away
and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Shamkhalaev takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax cracks Shamkhalaev with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wax.
Shamkhalaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wax connects with a body shot that sends Shamkhalaev's belly button to the back.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses.
Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Shamkhalaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamkhalaev lands the left hand.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Wax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wax thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Wax.
Wax throws a combination that misses
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax scores with a nice right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamkhalaev jabs at Wax's body.
Shamkhalaev tests Wax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamkhalaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wax under the eye.
Shamkhalaev lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wax misses with a hook.
Wax moves into the clinch successfully.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wax uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Wax gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Wax misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax.
Wax misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wax backwards.
Wax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Wax blocks a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax working aggressively here.
Wax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wax.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax misses with a hook to the body
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Shamkhalaev.
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Wax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamkhalaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamkhalaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wax.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Wax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wax throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wax 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.
Wax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wax moves out of range of the strikes.
Wax is looking to land body kicks.
Wax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Wax throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Wax to counter with a crisp jab.
Wax slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Good exchange - Wax coming out on top.
Wax moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Good work by Shamkhalaev as he checks the leg kick.
Wax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Nice body punch from Wax.
Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wax misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Wax misses with a wild body shot.
Wax misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wax misses with a hook.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Wax misses with a body kick.
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Wax with a nice cross.
Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Wax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamkhalaev under the eye.
Wax scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Shamkhalaev misses.
Jab, jab by Wax - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Shamkhalaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev lands with a cross.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wax.
A swing and a miss from Wax.
Wax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamkhalaev in his tracks.
Wax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it.
A jab from Wax misses.
Wax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wax misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Wax misses.
A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wax.
A countering left hand to the body from Wax misses.
Wax just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev digs a good body shot into Wax's ribs.
Donk. Wax catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wax.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wax throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax.
Wax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Wax misses with a left hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamkhalaev at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Shamkhalaev throws a good cross that connects.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Wax.
Wax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Wax looks to land a left hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range nicely.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Wax moves forwards but Shamkhalaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Wax avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamkhalaev works Wax's body with a nice hook.
Wax misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Wax misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Wax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Wax's ribcage but misses.
Wax throws out a counter right but Shamkhalaev avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
Wax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Wax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wax throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Wax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamkhalaev stuns Wax with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Wax strikes.
Wax jabs Shamkhalaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wax is looking to land body kicks.
Wax scoring well with a low kick there.
Wax motions for Shamkhalaev to come forward. Wax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev connects with a jab.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Wax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax.
Wax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a stiff left hand from Wax.
Wax clinches up against the cage.
Wax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax tries a knee to the head but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax lands with a left to the head.
Wax blocks an uppercut.
Wax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wax misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shamkhalaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wax misses with an uppercut
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Wax counters with a left to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Wax shakes it off.
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Wax slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev.
I think Shamkhalaev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
After the fight, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 473 p4p, 73 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 1031 p4p, 138 weight class). McGuire has chosen Nothing More - Go To War as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
35
217 lbs
27 - 14 - 2 |
|
193 cm
31
210 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaster misses with a body shot.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Blaster seems unphased.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Blaster pushes him off.
Blaster scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Blaster didn't see that one coming.
Blaster cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Blaster misses with a hook.
Blaster lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Blaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Blaster moved away.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Blaster.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Blaster misses.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but Blaster avoids it.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot.
Blaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaster on the side of the head.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Jab, jab by Blaster - just one landing.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Blaster missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
Blaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Blaster misses.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Blaster coming out on top.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Blaster. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
A leg kick checked by Blaster.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaster lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
Blaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaster throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Blaster throws a leg kick
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
Blaster needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaster throws out the jab.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaster blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaster.
Blaster blocks a leg kick.
Blaster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire moves out of range as Blaster strikes.
Blaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaster throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Blaster in a clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blaster.
Blaster breaks from the clinch.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Blaster avoids it.
Blaster drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Blaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Blaster.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaster.
Blaster is trying to break free.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaster's elbow.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster breaks from the clinch.
Blaster cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
Blaster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Blaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Blaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire cracks Blaster with a good jab.
McGuire lands with a cross.
A big right from Blaster misses.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Blaster.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaster's calf.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Blaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand.
Blaster throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire throws the left hand but Blaster avoids the punch easily.
McGuire takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses.
Blaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire slips a jab from Blaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Blaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire slips under a jab from Blaster.
McGuire works over Blaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaster moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Blaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Blaster avoids it with no problem.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaster is able to avoid easily.
Blaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaster catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Blaster misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Blaster connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaster in the body.
Blaster slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Blaster checks it.
McGuire misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Blaster is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryer McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Blaster as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaster is looking to counter punch.
Blaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target.
Blaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Blaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaster lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaster throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaster.
Blaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Blaster avoids a kick to the body.
Blaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Blaster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaster misses with an uppercut.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaster checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaster lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Blaster.
Blaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaster clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Blaster scores with a push kick.
Blaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire thumps Blaster with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire motions for Blaster to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Blaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaster checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaster.
Blaster wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blaster misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Blaster checks it.
Blaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaster.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Blaster checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Blaster with an open hand slap.
Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Blaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire misses the jab.
Blaster fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Blaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Blaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Blaster throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Blaster throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire cracks the inside of Blaster's front leg.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Blaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by McGuire.
Blaster misses with a body shot.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaster finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Blaster throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaster throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaster doesn't seem phased though.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaster misses the jab.
McGuire lands with a hook. Blaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Blaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaster tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire slips a jab from Blaster.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Master Blaster.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Master Blaster stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 533 p4p, 71 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 518 p4p, 67 weight class). Runnisto comes to the cage accompanied by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
33
192 lbs
30 - 16 - 2 |
|
187 cm
32
201 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Timmermans.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Timmermans.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timmermans motions for Runnisto to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Runnisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Runnisto's guard.
Timmermans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Timmermans lands a couple of digs.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Timmermans 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.
Runnisto controlling the position.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Runnisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Runnisto sprawls well.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmermans moves into the clinch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Timmermans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Timmermans.
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a right hand
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Runnisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Timmermans backs up against the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Runnisto enables Timmermans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Runnisto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Runnisto controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runnisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there.
Runnisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Runnisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timmermans motions for Runnisto to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Runnisto wants it to stay on the feet.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans throws a head kick that half lands.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runnisto as he avoids it easily.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnisto but Runnisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Timmermans
and Runnisto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Timmermans's belly button to the back.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Runnisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Timmermans loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmermans.
Timmermans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runnisto tries to avoid it but Timmermans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runnisto to the ground. Runnisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmermans blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a good jab.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans scores with a hook.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Timmermans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmermans on the side of the head.
Timmermans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Timmermans counters by moving into the clinch.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmermans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Runnisto is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Timmermans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Timmermans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Timmermans prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Timmermans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Timmermans lunges at Runnisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runnisto's hand.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a leg kick
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timmermans.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Runnisto moves out of range.
Donk. Runnisto catches Timmermans right on the button with a cross.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Timmermans's belly button to the back.
Timmermans misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timmermans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Timmermans - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Timmermans.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timmermans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmermans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Timmermans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runnisto sprawls well. Runnisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runnisto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 361 p4p, 46 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 934 p4p, 113 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Savitaipale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
41
158 lbs
42 - 24 - 1 |
|
177 cm
31
160 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Savitaipale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savitaipale pinned against the cage. Savitaipale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savitaipale moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Ajax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ajax.
Good leg kick by Ajax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Ajax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Ajax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ajax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajax cracks the inside of Savitaipale's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Ajax cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
Savitaipale doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Savitaipale catches Ajax right on the button with a cross.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Ajax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ajax slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Ajax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ajax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savitaipale dodges the punch combination from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a decent looking hook.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Ajax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Ajax misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajax as he jumps to the side.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Ajax looks to land a body kick but Savitaipale moved away.
Ajax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Ajax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Ajax shakes it off.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax staying out of range there.
Ajax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax tried to counter with a leg kick but Savitaipale avoided it.
Ajax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ajax is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Ajax has his foot on Savitaipale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savitaipale works his way back into a safe position though.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Ajax lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Ajax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
Savitaipale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ajax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ajax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ajax scores with a leg kick.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Savitaipale moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savitaipale dives in and scores a takedown into Ajax's guard.
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale cracks Ajax with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale postures up in Ajax's guard and throws a big left but Ajax blocks it.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ajax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale is in close to Ajax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajax looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Ajax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale passes Ajax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ajax.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ajax postures up in Savitaipale's guard and throws a big left but Savitaipale blocks it.
Ajax preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajax manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax has his foot on Savitaipale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savitaipale works his way back into a safe position though.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale is working Ajax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Ajax is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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!
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax throws a body kick that misses.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
A big left from Ajax misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Ajax throws a right hand that Savitaipale ducks under and follows up with a left that Savitaipale also avoids with ease.
Savitaipale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ajax on the side of the head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Ajax throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Ajax counters with a left to the body.
Savitaipale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ajax at a distance.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Ajax moves out of range.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ajax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale jabs Ajax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savitaipale is not content to let Ajax control the position.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savitaipale wants to hit a switch here but Ajax passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ajax drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ajax looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savitaipale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ajax trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Ajax is controlling well.
Savitaipale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ajax prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is bucking up trying to escape but Ajax cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savitaipale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ajax wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 403 p4p, 55 weight class) and Hyryx Dall (ranked 574 p4p, 76 weight class). Dall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rattlesnake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
176 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
34
202 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall misses with a low kick.
Pinkman tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman clinches with his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pinkman prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall tries to break the clinch but Pinkman is controlling the position.
Dall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Pinkman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinkman stands up from Dall's guard - Pinkman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pinkman moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Pinkman closes the distance but Dall moves to the side
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinkman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Pinkman gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Pinkman blocks a body shot from Dall.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Pinkman prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall taking a breather.
Pinkman lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Dall misses.
Pinkman tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinkman doesn't seem phased though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall blocks a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Pinkman checks it.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dall is looking for the big counter here.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Pinkman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall working aggressively here.
Dall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dall manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinkman has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman has Dall pressed against the cage, preventing Dall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Dall avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinkman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lands a body punch.
Dall has Pinkman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinkman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinkman gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinkman.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman presses Dall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Pinkman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinkman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Pinkman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pinkman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinkman.
Nice body punch from Pinkman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinkman digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinkman.
Dall blocks a body shot from Pinkman.
Dall jumps guard but Pinkman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall is trying to break the clinch but Pinkman has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesse Pinkman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinkman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dall's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman breaks the clinch.
Dall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinkman is trying to defend but Dall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkman is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinkman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall controlling from the top position.
Dall postures up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinkman is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Pinkman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinkman walks away with a smile on his face. Dall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinkman counters by moving into the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Pinkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pinkman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinkman has double underhooks.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Pinkman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinkman slips under a jab from Dall.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Pinkman checks it.
As Dall tries to get set, Pinkman tries to push him back and clinch up but Dall manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinkman tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Pinkman is looking to clinch.
Dall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinkman is keeping the position for now.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinkman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall stands and throws Pinkman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dall swings around for an armbar but Pinkman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is stalling in the full guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinkman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinkman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hyryx Dall.
I think Pinkman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Hyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'I got bit!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 183 p4p, 25 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 184 p4p, 26 weight class). Shaman comes into the arena with Shaman's Dream blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
38
170 lbs
36 - 19 - 3 |
|
188 cm
34
178 lbs
30 - 18 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman slips under a jab.
Shaman 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.
Shaman throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Shaman misses with a straight right.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Shaman counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Turner avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Shaman feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaman misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaman tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaman tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner slips a straight right by Shaman.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is looking for a triangle but Shaman pushes his legs off easily.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Shaman trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman controlling from the top position.
Shaman looking to pass the guard.
Shaman slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Shaman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaman wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Shaman is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaman moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
Shaman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turner is now in Shaman's guard. A big mistake from Shaman there, giving up the dominant position!
Shaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaman has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaman trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaman trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner trying to control but Shaman is working from the bottom.
Turner postures up.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaman keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaman blocks the leg kick.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shaman jabs at Turner's body.
Shaman cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner throws a head kick but Shaman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Shaman misses.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaman on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shaman.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaman checks a low kick from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner cracks the inside of Shaman's front leg.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Shaman's head but Shaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Shaman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Shaman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Shaman with that takedown attempt.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
Turner throws a jab when Shaman was well out of range.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Shaman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Shaman lands a front kick.
Shaman lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner moves away from the strike by Shaman.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Turner lands a jab to Shaman's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaman to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaman is looking to land body kicks.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Shaman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shaman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Shaman tries to advance to mount but Turner denies him.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shaman tries to advance to mount but Turner denies him.
Shaman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shaman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turner struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaman.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaman.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaman off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Shaman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaman blocks the leg kick.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner slips a jab from Shaman.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Shaman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaman off to one side.
Shaman throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaman.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaman with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blind Shaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Shaman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaman.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner throws a leg kick but Shaman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Turner.
Shaman is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner wants to slow Shaman down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
It looked like Shaman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Turner throws a low kick but Shaman moves out of range easily.
As Turner backs away, Shaman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaman to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Turner.
Shaman scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
Shaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaman throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaman.
Nice sprawl there from Shaman as Turner shoots in.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaman gets the takedown into side control.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaman trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Turner.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Turner!
A victorious Ben Turner 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 285 p4p, 37 weight class) and Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 292 p4p, 38 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
37
250 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
|
209 cm
31
266 lbs
29 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada misses with a straight right.
Harada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shreve Jr throws a solid leg kick but Harada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shreve Jr.
Harada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harada throws a leg kick but Shreve Jr moved away.
Harada throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shreve Jr counter with a right hand.
Harada looks to land a body kick but Shreve Jr moved away.
Shreve Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shreve Jr punishes Harada's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada tries to move into range but Shreve Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr thumps Harada with a low kick.
Shreve Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harada 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harada wants to clinch
and Shreve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kenuichio Harada has been cut.
Harada misses with a leg kick
and Shreve Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harada! Shreve Jr lets Harada back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Harada is rocked!
Harada misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Harada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harada is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Shreve Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Harada crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Harada's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Shreve Jr!
A victorious Larry Shreve Jr 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Kahn (ranked 47 p4p, 8 weight class) and Rama Arjuna (ranked 109 p4p, 18 weight class). Arjuna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Om. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
35
213 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
|
185 cm
34
207 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjuna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Kahn takes one on the button.
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut.
Arjuna has managed to clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna takes a shot to the head.
Arjuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kahn misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range.
Arjuna throws a counter combo.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kahn throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn slips a straight right by Arjuna.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
A head kick misses from Arjuna.
Arjuna is looking to clinch.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
Arjuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arjuna misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arjuna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arjuna misses with the body kick
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Kahn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Arjuna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn is leaning against Arjuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Arjuna cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kahn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
Arjuna misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arjuna - that will leave a mark!
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arjuna moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arjuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna.
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Arjuna clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow.
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna.
A head kick misses from Arjuna.
Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna.
Arjuna moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Kahn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arjuna lands an uppercut.
Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head.
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range.
Arjuna tries to clinch up
and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Arjuna is predictable there
and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Arjuna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Arjuna punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arjuna can pounce on him.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye.
Arjuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arjuna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch.
Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands a body punch.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Arjuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Arjuna tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn cracks Arjuna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arjuna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kahn finish him?
Arjuna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a right hand from hell and Arjuna is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Solomon Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
