 |
UnderGround FC 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Clint (ranked 23821 p4p, 200 weight class) and Mikko Deggamendov (ranked 5245 p4p, 180 weight class). Kyle Clint had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
27
293 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Clint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Deggamendov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clint scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deggamendov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deggamendov lands a big head kick that sends Clint tumbling to the mat! Deggamendov takes a step backwards and waves Clint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kyle Clint has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Deggamendov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Clint is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Deggamendov!
A victorious Mikko Deggamendov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Williams (ranked 4632 p4p, 165 weight class) and Marilin Manson (ranked 4424 p4p, 162 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - No Fear For Nobody(ft. Biggie) . 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marilin Manson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a big uppercut and Manson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manson looks OK. Williams waves Manson back to his feet!
It looks like Marilin Manson has been cut.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Manson is stalling in the full guard.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Manson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Williams defend it? Manson steps over the head and cranks it - Williams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Manson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marilin Manson!
Marilin Manson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 3416 p4p, 177 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 2465 p4p, 135 weight class). Luke Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
28
136 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
179 cm
26
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordlinginsson drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fjordlinginsson is controlling him.
Fjordlinginsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjordlinginsson stops Johnson from standing up.
Fjordlinginsson has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fjordlinginsson's guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjordlinginsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fjordlinginsson wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjordlinginsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Fjordlinginsson's legs - danger averted.
Fjordlinginsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Fjordlinginsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fjordlinginsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fjordlinginsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fjordlinginsson stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fjordlinginsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Fjordlinginsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Johnson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fjordlinginsson has cracked it and Johnson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fjordlinginsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2029 p4p, 208 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 1759 p4p, 185 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Skillz Kneeland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kneeland, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Kneeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Kneeland lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Kneeland's body. Kneeland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Kneeland lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kneeland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kneeland counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nurmagomedov out cold! What a finish! Kneeland is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skillz Kneeland!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Skillz Kneeland made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 1823 p4p, 190 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1754 p4p, 184 weight class). Daugherty comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula - Rob Zombie. John Daugherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
235 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
247 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty lands a jab.
It looks like Jardel Faria Preto has been cut.
Faria Preto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faria Preto works his way into full mount!
Faria Preto wants to take his opponent's back but Daugherty doesn't allow it.
Daugherty has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Faria Preto looking for the choke from the back.
Faria Preto scores with punches and elbows.
Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria Preto looking for the RNC.
Faria Preto is looking for the choke from the back position but Daugherty is controlling his hands well.
Faria Preto missing with punches from the back.
Daugherty is in a bad position with Faria Preto working for a choke. Daugherty manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Daugherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faria Preto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Faria Preto passes into half guard.
Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria Preto on the ground.
Faria Preto wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Faria Preto working for a submission but Daugherty is keeping him at bay.
Faria Preto wants to take his opponent's back but Daugherty doesn't allow it.
You get the feeling that Daugherty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daugherty prevents Faria Preto from taking his back.
Faria Preto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faria Preto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daugherty is now in Faria Preto's guard. A big mistake from Faria Preto there, giving up the dominant position!
Faria Preto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daugherty is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daugherty is aware though and is defending well.
Daugherty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faria Preto's guard.
Faria Preto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daugherty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faria Preto wants to hit a switch here but Daugherty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Faria Preto there!
Faria Preto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jardel Faria Preto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardel Faria Preto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria Preto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab.
Faria Preto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Faria Preto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab.
Faria Preto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daugherty defends it nicely.
Faria Preto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daugherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faria Preto somewhat.
Daugherty cracks Faria Preto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria Preto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugherty.
Daugherty scores with a nice head shot.
Jardel Faria Preto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daugherty lands a nice looking body shot.
Faria Preto shoots in and drives through. Daugherty sprawls well.
John Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jardel Faria Preto.
Faria Preto is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Daugherty misses the target.
Daugherty lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria Preto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faria Preto is rocked!
That has opened up Jardel Faria Preto's cut even more.
Faria Preto circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daugherty. Faria Preto falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daugherty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Daugherty thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 1007 p4p, 63 weight class) and Boris Volkonof (ranked 1617 p4p, 93 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
30
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
150 cm
26
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Volkonof!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Volkonof.
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Volkonof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkonof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkonof misses with a punch to the body.
Volkonof missing with knees to the body.
Volkonof cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkonof tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Volkonof fails to pull guard.
Volkonof goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkonof tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Volkonof misses with some punches.
Cruz misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Volkonof lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkonof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkonof is defending well for now.
Cruz avoiding damage as Volkonof throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkonof drags the fight down to the ground.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at UnderGround-grapling inform us that Volkonof has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkonof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Volkonof to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkonof wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz works over Volkonof with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Volkonof wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz not doing much here.
Volkonof trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkonof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkonof's head.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volkonof is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Volkonof is rocked!
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkonof is looking to escape.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Volkonof tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkonof throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkonof is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkonof.
Volkonof misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkonof misses the shot to the body.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a jab-cross combination.
Volkonof is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkonof. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkonof seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkonof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkonof.
Volkonof wants to clinch.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz cracks Volkonof with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkonof scores with a jab to the head.
Volkonof walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkonof is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Volkonof moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Volkonof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sizes up Volkonof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkonof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but Volkonof scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkonof misses with a double jab
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkonof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkonof can do to turn this around?
Volkonof misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkonof. Volkonof circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkonof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Volkonof manages to avoid it.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkonof takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Volkonof misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Volkonof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volkonof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkonof closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Volkonof pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Volkonof.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Volkonof knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkonof.
Volkonof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkonof.
Volkonof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Volkonof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz cracks Volkonof with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Volkonof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkonof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkonof thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz lands a jab.
Volkonof is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkonof takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkonof wants to clinch but Cruz slips to the side
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Volkonof takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkonof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Volkonof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Volkonof tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkonof's hands.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Volkonof looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Volkonof stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkonof tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz cracks Volkonof with a good jab.
Volkonof drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Volkonof closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Volkonof takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkonof is looking to clinch.
Volkonof tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkonofs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkonof throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Volkonof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkonof swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
and Cruz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Volkonof! He's just covering up as Cruz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 1425 p4p, 62 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 3201 p4p, 124 weight class). Kamen Kamenov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson James's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
30
265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
|
205 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov with the ground and pound but James uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenov is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenov scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamenov trying to move into half guard but instead James has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kamenov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet.
James is nestled in close to Kamenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James is looking for a kimura but Kamenov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Kamenov controlling the position for now.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kamenov controls his leg.
Kamenov is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is trying to stand.
Kamenov is looking to improve his position.
Kamenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenov is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James is really struggling to control Kamenov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
James lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James prevents Kamenov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
James drops an elbow to the side of Kamenov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenov tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is nestled in close to Kamenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kamenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamenov wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Kamenov trying to control here.
Kamenov is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kamenov is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
James drops back looking for a leg! Kamenov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenov manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Kamenov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James cracks Kamenov with a solid left hand.
Kamenov working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James stops Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
James stops Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Kamenov is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenov trying to control from the bottom.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenov is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kamenov tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kamenov wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James trying to control the action but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kamenov tries to kick James off in order to stand up. James Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
James cracks Kamenov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position but Kamenov is working away.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamenov has escaped the position, nice work there.
James working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Kamenov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamenov is defending well.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamenov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamenov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James moves into full guard.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenov's guard.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James postures up.
Kamenov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James wanted to stand there but Kamenov had control of the position.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James has gone for a leg lock! Kamenov slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
Kamenov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kamenov throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is fighting to break Kamenov's control of his arms but Kamenov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyson James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenov is continuing to stall.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Kamen Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenov is on top in guard.
Kamenov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has control of Kamenov's left arm, preventing Kamenov from doing any damage.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James blocks the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenov wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Kamenov punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James is trying to control. Kamenov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James is looking to take a break and control but Kamenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Kamenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov actively working from the bottom here.
James is keen to just control but Kamenov is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Tyson James.
Well James 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson James!
Post fight, Tyson James stared into the camera and said 'I'M THE FUCKING CHAMPION! YOU HAVE TO BRING AN ARMY TO TAKE THIS FROM ME! I'M THE GREATEST EVER'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 484 p4p, 63 weight class) and Gabriel Torres (ranked 744 p4p, 96 weight class). Torres has chosen Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
179 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
176 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Zoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that A Zoo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Torres is trying to pull guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Torres jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torres turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Torres manages to end up in side control.
A Zoo is not content to let Torres control the position.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres tries to advance to mount but A Zoo denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. A Zoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A Zoo tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Torres is controlling him well.
A Zoo is not content to let Torres control the position.
A Zoo tries to improve position but can't.
A Zoo is working hard here to advance position.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
A Zoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A Zoo tries to get out of the position.
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A Zoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, A Zoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres trying to control the action but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres advances to mount.
Torres controlling his opponent.
Torres tries to control but A Zoo wriggling away.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
A Zoo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
Torres controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
A Zoo can't escape the position.
Torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A Zoo wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
A Zoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but A Zoo doesn't allow it.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres fails to advance to A Zoo's back.
A Zoo has given up his back. Will we see Torres going for some submissions?
Will Torres go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A Zoo wants to escape the position.
Torres has got one arm under A Zoo's chin. This could be trouble... A Zoo trying to control the other hand but Torres gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, A Zoo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Torres!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Torres waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sweetchuck (ranked 1445 p4p, 189 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 569 p4p, 73 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sweetchuck might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Police Academy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
177 cm
23
171 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Sweetchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turturro walks into a stiff left hand from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck looks to throw the jab but Turturro is out of range.
Turturro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turturro lands a glancing blow to the side of Sweetchuck's head.
Nice shot by Turturro.
Sweetchuck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turturro's hands.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Sweetchuck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turturro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Sweetchuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Sweetchuck circles away and keeps his distance.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweetchuck is just out of range.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetchuck misses with the combination.
Turturro tries to clinch but Sweetchuck is having none of it.
Turturro tries to clinch but Sweetchuck is having none of it.
Turturro throws a big shot that misses.
Guido Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro instigates a clinch.
Sweetchuck pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sweetchuck looking to stall.
Sweetchuck tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Sweetchuck back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turturro blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweetchuck gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turturro trying to control but Sweetchuck postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sweetchuck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweetchuck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sweetchuck pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Sweetchuck is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro wants to control but Sweetchuck passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweetchuck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Sweetchuck advancing to mount.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Sweetchuck has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sweetchuck controlling his opponent.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Sweetchuck maintains control.
Sweetchuck controlling from mount.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Sweetchuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweetchuck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetchuck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sweetchuck uses it to pass to side control.
Turturro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Turturro tries to hold on but Sweetchuck postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sweetchuck 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.
Sweetchuck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turturro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sweetchuck's head backwards.
Sweetchuck jabs Turturro right on the nose. Turturro blinks but takes it well.
Turturro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turturro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turturro scores with a jab.
Sweetchuck walks into a stiff left hand from Turturro.
Guido Turturro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turturro misses with a body shot
and Sweetchuck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweetchuck scores with a jab to the body.
Sweetchuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Turturro counters by moving into the clinch.
Sweetchuck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sweetchuck has picked Turturro up and slammed him! Turturro can't keep hold of the triangle and Sweetchuck manages to pass to side control!
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Sweetchuck tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Sweetchuck is working hard here to advance position.
Sweetchuck has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turturro!
Turturro wants to control but Sweetchuck is having none of it.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sweetchuck keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweetchuck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sweetchuck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Sweetchuck in his guard.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Sweetchuck is proving a slippery customer.
Sweetchuck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sweetchuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweetchuck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sweetchuck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turturro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sweetchuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turturro manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sweetchuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sweetchuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Turturro - just one landing.
Sweetchuck misses with a straight left.
Turturro lands a nice looking body shot.
Turturro slips a jab from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck walks into a straight right hand from Turturro.
Sweetchuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turturro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sweetchuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro slips a straight right by Sweetchuck.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sweetchuck throws out the jab.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sweetchuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro cracks a nice hook into Sweetchuck's ribs.
Turturro digs a good body shot into Sweetchuck's ribs.
Turturro misses with a shot to the body
letting Sweetchuck counter with a right hand.
Turturro staying out of range there.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sweetchuck misses the target.
Turturro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sweetchuck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turturro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweetchuck doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweetchuck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sweetchuck throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.
Sweetchuck misses with a looping left.
Turturro lands a lovely overhand right.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Sweetchuck 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.
Good shot there by Turturro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guido Turturro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sweetchuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweetchuck sets himself, and Turturro steps forward looking for the clinch! Sweetchuck avoids it this time.
A jab from Sweetchuck finds it's way through Turturro's defenses.
Turturro scores with a nice strike.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sweetchuck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweetchuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sweetchuck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turturro.
Some wild striking there from Sweetchuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Turturro.
Turturro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sweetchuck's hands.
Turturro stuns Sweetchuck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turturro cracks Sweetchuck with a good jab.
Turturro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetchuck misses the jab.
Turturro works the jab nicely.
Turturro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sweetchuck.
Turturro lands a jab to the nose.
Sweetchuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sweetchuck needs to keep his hands up - Turturro had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Turturro.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turturro misses with a hook to the body
and Sweetchuck counters with a stiff right hand.
Turturro clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Sweetchuck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turturro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweetchuck is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sweetchuck has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweetchucks head.
Turturro pulls guard successfully.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweetchuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Sweetchuck controlling from the top position.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sweetchuck defends well.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweetchuck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sweetchuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweetchuck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sweetchuck passes into half guard.
Turturro is looking to control Sweetchuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Sweetchuck is controlling well.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sweetchuck. Oh but Turturro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sweetchuck goes limp - he's gone! Turturro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Turturro!
A victorious Guido Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Carl Sweetchuck was interviewed post fight and said 'Punk!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Jin (ranked 148 p4p, 23 weight class) and Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 287 p4p, 42 weight class). Mochinori has chosen Japanese Battle Music as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
174 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin scores with a jab. Mochinori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses
letting Jin counter with a right hand.
Jin lands the left hand.
Jin dips to his left and cracks Mochinori with an uppercut!
Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin darts in looking for a takedown but Mochinori gets double underhooks and turns Jin into the cage.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori slips a straight right by Jin.
Jin misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori avoids it easily.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Mochinori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but Jin checks it
and Jin counters with a single leg into guard. Mochinori didn't expect that.
Mochinori wants to sweep here but Jin controlling him for the moment.
Jin wants to control from the top but Mochinori keeps moving.
Mochinori controls Jin momentarily but Jin frees himself.
Jin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mochinori keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mochinori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mochinori scores with a body shot.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mochinori doesn't seem phased though.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mochinori, which made it look bad.
Jin jabs Mochinori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Mochinori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jin's calf.
Jab from Jin.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mochinori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mochinori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jin rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori cracks Jin with a good jab.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a head kick.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mochinori throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mochinori's head backwards.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin misses with a hook.
Mochinori throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Jin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin throws a right hand that misses
and Mochinori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin with a poor takedown
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mochinori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi Mochinori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mochinori takes one to the side of the head.
Jin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mochinori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Mochinori drops his hands momentarily and Jin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Jin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMochinori.
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jin lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Jin lands a head shot.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jin blocks the leg kick.
Jin staying out of range there.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jin is able to avoid easily.
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Jin staying out of range there.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mochinori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Jab by Jin.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Jin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mochinori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mochinori cracks Jin with a good jab.
Jin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mochinori tries to sprawl out of it but Jin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mochinori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a nice uppercut.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Jin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori tries a quick counter leg kick but Jin is wise to it.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mochinori as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Jin shoots in and gets a takedown into Mochinori's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mochinori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mochinori 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.
Mochinori pulls Jin in to control the position.
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 Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Jin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori cracks Jin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Mochinori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin shoots in for a double leg but Mochinori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Mochinori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin with a nice cross.
Mochinori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
Jin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin scores with a jab to the head.
Mochinori jabs Jin right on the nose. Jin blinks but takes it well.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Mochinori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mochinori punishes Jin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mochinori.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jin misses with a body shot.
Jin tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori works the jab nicely.
Mochinori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin cracks Mochinori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mochinori swivels and escapes.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a left to the body.
Jin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mochinori did well to prevent Jin getting side control.
Mochinori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mochinori.
Mochinori seems keen to control Jin's posture.
Jin preventing the sweep.
Jin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin trying to control the position but Mochinori is working away.
Jin is trying to get an arm triangle but Mochinori is defending well.
Jin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mochinori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Uesugi Mochinori just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Jin closes the distance and clinches up with Mochinori, looking for a takedown. Jin pushes Mochinori against the cage but Mochinori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mochinori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mochinori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Jin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Donk. Jin catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori with a nice cross.
Jin tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jin swings widly with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a nice body shot.
Mochinori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jin scores with the left hand. Mochinori knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Mochinori is predictable there
and Jin counters with a nice body shot.
Mochinori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jin thinking.
Mochinori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori stuffs the takedown attempt from Jin. Jin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori throws a hook but Jin blocks it.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but Jin steps away.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jin.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Mochinori tries to land a leg kick but Jin saw it coming and moves away.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Jin catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
Jin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mochinori as he avoids it easily.
Jin misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Mochinori as Jin shoots in.
Mochinori throws a big counter head kick but Jin avoids it with no problem.
Jin with a poor takedown
and Mochinori counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jin scores with a body shot.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori slaps away a takedown attempt from Jin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mochinori lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mochinori, which made it look bad.
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Mochinori dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mochinori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Mochinori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mochinori scores with a hook to the body. Jin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin misses with a looping right.
Jin throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Jin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mochinori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mochinori as Jin shoots in.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mochinori scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jin misses with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt - Mochinori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Jin misses
and Mochinori counters with a big head kick but Jin shrugs it off.
Jin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Mochinori throws out a counter right but Jin avoids it with no problem.
Jin drops his hands momentarily and Mochinori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt - Mochinori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Jin blocks a leg kick.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a good low kick that Jin was not able to check.
Jin misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Jin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jin.
Jin looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the body.
Jin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mochinori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jin somewhat.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uesugi Mochinori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mochinori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Uesugi Mochinori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kobayashi Jin had this to say: 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
