 |
ICS 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 1367 p4p, 158 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 1878 p4p, 202 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Drama has chosen The Vicious White Kids No Lip as his entrance music. Mon Ster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
37
270 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
|
188 cm
40
240 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama takes one to the side of the head.
Ster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drama at a distance.
We've been told by Ster's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ster blocks a leg kick.
Ster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Drama avoids the body shot from Ster.
Ster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drama on the side of the head.
Ster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drama back to the cage. Ster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama missing with a left hand there. Ster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ster. Ster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ster misses the target.
Drama is looking to land body kicks.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Drama moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Drama misses.
A head kick misses from Ster.
Ster misses with a series of wild punches.
Drama scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ster misses with a looping left.
Ster misses with a body shot.
Ster misses with a right hand
and Drama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ster misses with a right hand
and Drama counters with a nice uppercut.
Drama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drama throws a body punch but Ster moves out of range.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Ster moves out of range easily.
Drama lands a leg kick that knocks Ster off balance momentarily.
Ster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ster's knee momentarily.
Ster staying out of range there.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drama looks to throw the jab but Ster is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Drama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drama.
Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mon Ster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A punch combination from Drama misses.
Drama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ster throws a right hand that misses
letting Drama counter with a right hand.
Drama avoids a kick to the body.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drama slips a jab and a cross from Ster.
Drama avoids the head kick by Ster.
Ster checks a leg kick nicely.
Ster connects with a body shot.
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama throws a right hand that Ster ducks under and follows up with a left that Ster also avoids with ease.
Drama throws a series of punches but Ster avoids them all with ease.
Ster looks for the body kick but Drama saw that one coming.
Drama walks into a jab.
Ster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ster looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range.
Ster swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Drama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ster to score with a decent uppercut.
Ster thuds his shin into the meat of Drama's side.
Drama throws out a loose jab but Ster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Drama.
Jeez, Mon Ster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ster misses with an uppercut.
Ster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ster's sensitive parts.
Drama moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ster slips a jab from Drama.
Drama just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSter.
Ster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ster checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Ster.
Drama scores with a hook.
Ster instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ster.
Ster lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster tries to stall but Drama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Drama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster'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.
Ster tries to clinch up but Drama circles away and keeps his distance.
Ster lands with a right hand.
Ster throws a push kick but Drama slaps the foot to one side.
Drama scores with a jab to the head.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Drama lands but Ster takes it in his stride.
Drama jabs at Ster's body.
Ster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drama back to the cage. Ster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ster lunges at Drama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drama's hand.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ster!
A jab from Drama misses.
Drama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ster if he has to take too many more of those.
Ster throws a leg kick but Drama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mon Ster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 1843 p4p, 247 weight class) and Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 2154 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
31
217 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
|
190 cm
35
220 lbs
27 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gruzdev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg moves into range and clinches up with Gruzdev.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruzdev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goldberg as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Goldberg.
Gruzdev is working for takedown but Goldberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruzdev.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Gruzdev can't break the clinch.
Gruzdev takes a shot to the head.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev blocking some punches.
Goldberg works on Gruzdev's body with a couple of short punches.
Gruzdev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Goldberg connects with a jab.
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!
Goldberg instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzdev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
Gruzdev can't break the clinch.
Gruzdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg clobbers Gruzdev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Gruzdev.
A swing and a miss from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gruzdev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Goldberg throws the kick towards the body but Gruzdev avoids it.
Gruzdev looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
We've been told by Goldberg's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gruzdev takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg tries to clinch up.
Gruzdev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Goldberg cracks Gruzdev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gruzdev throws a good cross that connects.
Gruzdev tests Goldberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg is looking to chop away at Gruzdev's legs.
Goldberg instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruzdev's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruzdev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg digs a right hand into Gruzdev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gruzdev's gas tank.
Goldberg gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Gruzdev tries to keep at a distance but Goldberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
Gruzdev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gruzdev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut
and Goldberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg thuds his right hand into Gruzdev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses the jab.
Goldberg pushes Gruzdev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gruzdev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gruzdev keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzdev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldberg works over Gruzdev's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldberg instigates a clinch.
Gruzdev is trying to break free.
A short right from Goldberg on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gruzdev throws a low kick, looking for Goldberg's leg but Goldberg calmly moves out of range.
Gruzdev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Gruzdev should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Goldberg.
Gruzdev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goldberg. That one must have hurt.
Goldberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Gruzdev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Goldberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but Gruzdev is avoiding it.
Goldberg lands a front kick.
Goldberg with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg clinches up with Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage.
Bill Goldberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gruzdev is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gruzdev prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruzdev's elbow.
A body shot lands from Goldberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Gruzdev tries to break free but Goldberg pushes him back against the cage.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gruzdevs head.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Goldberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goldberg blocks a jab.
Gruzdev is looking to slow Goldberg down with leg kicks.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg dodges the punch combination from Gruzdev.
Goldberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gruzdev, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg moves in looking to clinch but Gruzdev pushes him off.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.
Gruzdev wants to break free but Goldberg has control.
Gruzdev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg keeps control of Gruzdev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gruzdev is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg tries to work over Gruzdev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruzdev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Gruzdev blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzdev is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldberg has double underhooks.
Goldberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gruzdev is breathing heavily.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg tries to work over Gruzdev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzdev wants to break free but Goldberg has control.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gruzdev struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Gruzdev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gruzdev tries to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Gruzdev avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage.
Gruzdev blocking some punches.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gruzdev is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg is working Gruzdev over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruzdev's elbow.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Gruzdev blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gruzdev throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg connects with a right hand. Gruzdev shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldberg tries to clinch up but Gruzdev circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldberg rushes Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gruzdev is trying to break free.
Gruzdev has had enough of the clinch but Goldberg keeps him there for the moment.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruzdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruzdev can do to turn this around?
Gruzdev swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gruzdev misses.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gruzdev's hands.
Gruzdev scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gruzdev.
The fighters circling - Gruzdev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Gruzdev is having none of it.
Gruzdev throws a good cross that connects.
Goldberg connects with a right hand. Gruzdev shakes it off.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that Gruzdev avoids nicely.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
Gruzdev lands with an overhand left.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev lands a jab to the nose.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Gruzdev manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldberg blocks the leg kick.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but Gruzdev is avoiding it.
Gruzdev swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Gruzdev saw that one coming.
Goldberg connects with a high kick.
Goldberg wants to clinch.
Goldberg backing away here, and Gruzdev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gruzdev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gruzdev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldberg moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gruzdev ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldberg.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg stuns Gruzdev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a left hand
and Goldberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gruzdev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Gruzdev is predictable there
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruzdev throws a solid leg kick but Goldberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gruzdev.
Gruzdev tries a low kick but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg has closed the distance and engaged Gruzdev in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gruzdev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Goldberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldberg misses with a body kick.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg pushes Gruzdev away with a front kick.
Goldberg wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
An out of breath Bill Goldberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexander Gruzdev was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn! My face feels like it has been molded by bricks!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 923 p4p, 135 weight class) and Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 1248 p4p, 178 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
36
215 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
|
190 cm
30
207 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweetie Pie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweetie Pie shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Escobar manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Escobar gets through Sweetie Pie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar avoiding damage as Sweetie Pie throws knees to the body.
Sweetie Pie manages to break the clinch.
Sweetie Pie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie has been cut.
Sweetie Pie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweetie Pie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Sweetie Pie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweetie Pie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sweetie Pie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Sweetie Pie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sweetie Pie from controlling successfully.
Escobar wants to stand but Sweetie Pie is controlling the position.
Sweetie Pie with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar has his feet on Sweetie Pie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sweetie Pie closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Sweetie Pie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Sweetie Pie.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweetie Pie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Sweetie Pie wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Sweetie Pie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sweetie Pie misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweetie Pie forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Escobar.
Sweetie Pie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar tries to break the clinch but Sweetie Pie is controlling the position.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Braulio Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sweetie Pie looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sweetie Pie moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar works Sweetie Pie's body with a nice hook.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Sweetie Pie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sweetie Pie, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Sweetie Pie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Sweetie Pie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweetie Pie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sweetie Pie! But no joy.
Sweetie Pie tries to clinch
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Sweetie Pie moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweetie Pie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sweetie Pie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie shoots in for a double leg but Escobar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Escobar and Sweetie Pie goes tumbling to the canvas! Escobar follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Sweetie Pie is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweetie Pie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sweetie Pie tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar wants to stand but Sweetie Pie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sweetie Pie with the active half guard here but Escobar passes nicely into side control.
Sweetie Pie is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweetie Pie can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie is trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Sweetie Pie moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweetie Pie tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sweetie Pie. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar misses with a hook. Sweetie Pie ducked under it nicely.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweetie Pie doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweetie Pie moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Sweetie Pie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sweetie Pie doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a jab to Sweetie Pie's midsection.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Sweetie Pie counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Sweetie Pie counters with a nice uppercut.
Sweetie Pie has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sweetie Pie's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Escobar before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jargon Gin (ranked 1736 p4p, 196 weight class) and Do Ho Joy (ranked 991 p4p, 125 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
27
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
|
175 cm
32
142 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Gin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Ho Joy 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.
Ho Joy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gin sprawling to the canvas! Gin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ho Joy finish him?!
Gin is rocked!
Ho Joy throws a series of punches but Gin moves out of range.
Oh Gin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho Joy's calf.
Gin seems to have got his legs back now.
Gin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gin thinking.
Ho Joy pushes Gin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho Joy lands a shoulder strike.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gin tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho Joy controlling the action here for a moment.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin scores with a shot to the side of Ho Joy's head.
Ho Joy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho Joy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gins head.
Gin cracks Ho Joy with a nice body shot.
Gin breaks the clinch.
Gin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho Joy moves in looking to clinch but Gin pushes him off.
Ho Joy tries to land a leg kick but Gin saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Gin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Joy lands a nice shot that snaps Gin's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gin, as that shot connected.
Gin avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Gin swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Gin slips a straight right by Ho Joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Gin.
Ho Joy is rocked!
Jargon Gin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy body shot
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Joy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gin finish him?
Gin throws a head kick that misses
and Gin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy seems to have recovered his senses.
Gin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho Joy's head backwards.
Gin checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gin. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy throws an off balance right hand
and Gin counters by moving into the clinch.
Gin lands a body punch.
Gin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy.
Gin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gin can't break the clinch.
Ho Joy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Gin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gin tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho Joy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gin gets an underhook and turns Ho Joy into the cage.
Ho Joy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Joy dips to his left and cracks Gin with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gin moves away.
It looked like Gin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Joy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy throws a right hand that misses
and Gin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a nice leg kick.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ho Joy.
Gin tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Ho Joy finds it's way through Gin's defenses.
Ho Joy walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gin throws a head kick that misses.
Gin tries to land a front kick but Ho Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ho Joy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ho Joy throws a jab when Gin was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jargon Gin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch but Gin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Gin. Beautiful body shot.
Gin connects with a body shot that sends Ho Joy's belly button to the back.
Gin connects with a crisp jab.
Gin slips a straight right by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin misses with a body shot
and Ho Joy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gin throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ho Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Gin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Ho Joy throws the left hand but Gin avoids the punch easily.
Ho Joy scores with a shot to the body.
Ho Joy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Do Ho Joy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Joy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho Joy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gin throws a hook to the side of Ho Joy's head but Ho Joy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho Joy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gin wants to clinch up but Ho Joy keeps it at a distance.
Gin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ho Joy counter with a 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!
Ho Joy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gin looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Gin lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Joy seems unphased.
Gin throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Ho Joy swings for the body but Gin moves out of range.
Gin misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gin lunges at Ho Joy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ho Joy's hand.
Nice body kick there by Gin.
Ho Joy lands a head shot.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho Joy throws a lazy head kick
and Gin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Gin is predictable there
letting Ho Joy counter with a right hand.
Gin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gin misses.
Ho Joy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gin blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gin.
Ho Joy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gin lands a jab.
Ho Joy misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Joy tests Gin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Joy scores with a nice right hand.
Gin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jargon Gin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jargon Gin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gin slips under a jab.
Gin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gin.
Ho Joy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ho Joy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gin.
Gin takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin throws an off balance right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a nice body kick.
Ho Joy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ho Joy closes the distance and clinches.
Gin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gin misses with a body punch.
Gin working aggressively here.
Gin misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gin.
Do Ho Joy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gin blocking some punches.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gin walks into a straight right hand from Ho Joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Joy throws a lazy uppercut
and Gin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Joy lands with a hook. Gin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy.
Gin misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gin manages to avoid it.
Gin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Gin moves out of range easily.
Gin with a hook.
Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Gin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gin misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Gin throws a nice looking combination but Ho Joy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Gin finds it's target.
Gin misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Gin stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ho Joy is on him like rabid pit bull! Gin slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
A relieved looking Do Ho Joy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oulu Laine (ranked 299 p4p, 44 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 351 p4p, 52 weight class). Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Peti - Oulu Shangri-la. 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
32
248 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
28
256 lbs
22 - 16 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oulu Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine 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.
Laine throws the left hand but Van Rooy avoids the punch easily.
Van Rooy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Rooy throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Van Rooy tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rooy throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rooy missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Laine counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy slips under a jab from Laine.
A big right from Van Rooy misses.
Van Rooy misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Van Rooy counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Rooy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rooy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Van Rooy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine 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.
Van Rooy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Rooy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Van Rooy misses with a right hand
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rooy misses.
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Van Rooy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine slips under a jab from Van Rooy.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rooy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rooy flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Van Rooy thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Van Rooy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rooy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Van Rooy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Rooy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Van Rooy counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rooy looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Rooy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Laine.
Van Rooy connects with the punch.
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Van Rooy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Laine misses with a body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rooy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rooy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Van Rooy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine moves away from the strike by Van Rooy.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
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 Oulu Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laine throws a push kick but Van Rooy slaps the foot to one side.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Laine throws a counter high kick but Van Rooy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rooy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Laine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine misses with a low kick as Van Rooy jumps back.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rooy blocks a leg kick.
Van Rooy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laine avoids the body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Oulu Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rooy.
Laine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Rooy lands a high kick!
Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rooy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy misses with a looping right.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Van Rooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
enabling Van Rooy to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Rooy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Rooy looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Van Rooy sees coming a mile off.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Rooy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rooy misses with a looping left.
Van Rooy misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a solid body kick.
Van Rooy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Rooy connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rooy tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rooy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rooy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Rooy throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Van Rooy's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Rooy tries to avoid it.
Laine lands with a nice body kick.
Van Rooy misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a series of strikes that have Van Rooy backpedaling.
Van Rooy scores with a jab to the body.
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 Oulu Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy'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!
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Rooy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Van Rooy shrugs it off though.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Rooy cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rooy is just out of range.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
A big left from Van Rooy misses.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Van Rooy swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rooy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rooy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Rooy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Van Rooy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine throws a leg kick but Van Rooy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Rooy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rooy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine throws the left hand but Van Rooy avoids the punch easily.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot.
Laine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Rooy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rooy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Rooy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Albert Van Rooy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rooy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Laine.
Van Rooy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rooy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rooy misses with a hook.
Laine punishes Van Rooy's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine with a hook.
Van Rooy swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rooy misses.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rooy flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oulu Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oulu Laine!
Oulu Laine 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 362 p4p, 53 weight class) and Luc Gagnon (ranked 349 p4p, 51 weight class). OnYerKiester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Last Battle: Sabaton. Gagnon has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
28
197 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
|
185 cm
31
186 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnYerKiester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
We've been told by OnYerKiester's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gagnon lands a lovely overhand right.
OnYerKiester is looking to slow Gagnon down with leg kicks.
OnYerKiester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight left.
OnYerKiester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OnYerKiester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OnYerKiester throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Gagnon moves out of range as OnYerKiester strikes.
OnYerKiester throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from OnYerKiester.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OnYerKiester moves away.
OnYerKiester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OnYerKiester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
OnYerKiester works Gagnon's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon slips under a jab from OnYerKiester.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook
and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OnYerKiester throws a poor cross that misses
and Gagnon counters with a left and a right that stings OnYerKiester.
A combination from Gagnon does no damage.
OnYerKiester tries to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gagnon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by OnYerKiester there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OnYerKiester misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from OnYerKiester.
Good standup being displayed there by OnYerKiester as he connects with a hook.
OnYerKiester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gagnon tries to bum rush OnYerKiester with a series of wild strikes but OnYerKiester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab to the jaw.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
OnYerKiester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OnYerKiester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gagnon can pounce on him.
OnYerKiester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagnon's sensitive parts.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OnYerKiester thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
Nice straight punches there by OnYerKiester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OnYerKiester looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab to the head.
OnYerKiester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gagnon's sensitive parts.
Gagnon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gagnon duly obliges.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but OnYerKiester is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but OnYerKiester slips the punch.
OnYerKiester throws a quick inside leg kick.
OnYerKiester dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
OnYerKiester misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
OnYerKiester scores with a nice right hand.
OnYerKiester misses with a lunging right hand
and OnYerKiester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OnYerKiester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from OnYerKiester misses.
OnYerKiester connects with a leg kick. Gagnon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OnYerKiester lands with an uppercut that bounces Gagnon off the cage and back into range.
OnYerKiester moves out of range of the body kick from Gagnon.
OnYerKiester throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gagnon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gagnon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gagnon lands a left and a right that send OnYerKiester crashing to the mat, dazed. Gagnon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
OnYerKiester is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Gagnon.
Oh OnYerKiester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OnYerKiester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OnYerKiester seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OnYerKiester throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon cracks OnYerKiester with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OnYerKiester looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gagnon finish him?
OnYerKiester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gagnon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luc Gagnon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OnYerKiester thuds his shin into the meat of Gagnon's side.
Gagnon walks forward, straight into a front kick from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is winning the standup battle so far.
OnYerKiester throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
OnYerKiester throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a nice body kick.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OnYerKiester.
Gagnon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but OnYerKiester blocks it well.
OnYerKiester tries to bum rush Gagnon with a series of wild strikes but Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from OnYerKiester misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon looks to land a combination but OnYerKiester avoids it well.
Gagnon throws a leg kick which misses OnYerKiester's front leg but catches the back leg as OnYerKiester tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon cracks OnYerKiester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OnYerKiester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gagnon counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
Gagnon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
OnYerKiester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks.
Gagnon cracks OnYerKiester with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OnYerKiester looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gagnon finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
OnYerKiester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Gagnon.
Gagnon slips a jab from OnYerKiester.
Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OnYerKiester was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch
and Gagnon counters with a series of strikes that really hurt OnYerKiester! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Monteiro (ranked 390 p4p, 59 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 466 p4p, 68 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
35
274 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
|
190 cm
35
286 lbs
22 - 11 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monteiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Monteiro pushes Riggs off and gets back to his feet.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monteiro counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Riggs down! Monteiro is looking to finish but Riggs is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riggs's guard.
Monteiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riggs throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
Monteiro moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Riggs goes down! Can Monteiro finish him!?
Riggs is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Monteiro stands up from Riggs's guard - Monteiro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Monteiro finish him?
Monteiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Riggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monteiro counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
Tony Monteiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 152 p4p, 19 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 101 p4p, 14 weight class). Teodors Ozolinsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
44
163 lbs
45 - 23 - 3 |
|
178 cm
35
159 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
45 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Daniels.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels darts in and clinches Ozolinsh up against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the body.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels rushes Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Daniels's side.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Daniels.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Daniels.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Daniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniels with a body shot.
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh jabs at Daniels's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Daniels scores with a nice hook 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!
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves away
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Daniels jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daniels lands a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh jabs at Daniels's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ozolinsh.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Daniels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Ozolinsh back into the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Daniels slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Daniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daniels thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniels scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniels misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.
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!
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels rushes Ozolinsh and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ozolinsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 23 p4p, 6 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 50 p4p, 11 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
31
145 lbs
22 - 6 - 1 |
|
178 cm
33
155 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Intruder misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Intruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Reynolds misses its target.
Intruder with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds is leaning against Intruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
A short right from Reynolds.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Intruder is leaning against Reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Intruder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Intruder is controlling well.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Intruder throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reynolds won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
Reynolds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Intruder is retaining full guard.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Intruder fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Reynolds is looking to 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 Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Intruder tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Intruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intruder to score with a decent uppercut.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Intruder.
A telegraphed right hand from Intruder misses the target.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Intruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reynolds pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds cracks Intruder with a nice body shot.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds pushes Intruder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Intruder.
A short left from Intruder.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reynolds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Intruder moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reynolds lands a high kick!
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Intruder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Intruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Intruder takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Intruder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reynolds defends well and Intruder ends up having to push Reynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well.
Intruder with a hook.
Intruder lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder'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.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Intruder misses.
Reynolds lands a jab-cross combination.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Intruder tries to get set, Reynolds tries to push him back and clinch up but Intruder manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Intruder moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Intruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Good body shot from Intruder.
Intruder presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Intruder tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Intruder pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Intruder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Intruder's gas tank.
Intruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder is rocked!
Intruder blocking some punches.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
Intruder blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Intruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Intruder is looking for a takedown.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Intruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Intruder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Intruder misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Intruder wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Intruder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Reynolds catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Intruder cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Intruder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Intruder.
Reynolds drops Intruder with a huge uppercut! Intruder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reynolds is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Cole Reynolds 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 29 p4p, 3 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 48 p4p, 5 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Akatsuki. Stoddler has chosen Arcade Fire - Ready to Start as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tud Stoddler enters the cage!
 |
|
|
| 182 cm
33
159 lbs
30 - 9 - 1 |
|
180 cm
28
166 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song connects with a single shot there.
Song moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Stoddler seems unphased.
Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoddler's calf.
Stoddler throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side.
Stoddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Song moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Song lands a body shot.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Song misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Stoddler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoddler slips a jab from Song.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Song slams his shin into Stoddler's torso.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Song connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler avoids a kick to the body.
Song misses with a looping left.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler misses the jab.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song 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.
Song lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoddler's head.
Song slips under a jab from Stoddler.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoddler just manages to avoid it.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoddler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoddler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick from Song lands but Stoddler takes it in his stride.
Song misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Stoddler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Song.
Stoddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Song.
Stoddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stoddler.
Song misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Song swings for the body but Stoddler moves out of range.
A left lands for Song.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song throws a leg kick
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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.
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Song misses the jab.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler throws a body kick that misses.
Stoddler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stoddler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Song has got the better of the exchanges.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Stoddler misses with a hook
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stoddler 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoddler misses the target.
Song lands a jab.
Song connects with a right hand. Stoddler shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song lands a jab.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Stoddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoddler.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoddler.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a nice leg kick.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Song scores with a body shot.
Stoddler throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song pushes Stoddler away with a front kick.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Song coming out on top.
Jab by Song.
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!
A low kick from Song is predictable there
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Song connects with a right hand. Stoddler shakes it off.
Stoddler wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Nice cross by Song.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Song there.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler works the jab nicely.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoddler can do to turn this around?
Song throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoddler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Song has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Song and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Stoddler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Song.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoddler.
Stoddler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoddler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Song misses with a hook
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Song lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoddler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Song thows a leg kick but Stoddler checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut
and Song counters with a good low kick that Stoddler was not able to check.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song moves out of range as Stoddler strikes.
Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
Stoddler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Song scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song slips a straight right by Stoddler.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoddler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Song checks it well.
Stoddler tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoddler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song looks to land a right hand but Stoddler moved out of range.
Song backing away here, and Stoddler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoddler! But no joy.
Song throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoddler.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoddler at a distance.
Song 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoddler's head backwards.
Stoddler tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoddler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Stoddler misses.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts.
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!
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Song.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song lands a head shot.
Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoddler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Song feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoddler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoddler takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoddler.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoddler misses with a low kick.
Stoddler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoddler is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Song throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Song jabs Stoddler right on the nose. Stoddler blinks but takes it well.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Stoddler down.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song throws a shot to the body.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Stoddler looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
Song digs a good hook to Stoddler's body.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoddler tried to score with a low kick but Song checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Song throws a head kick that misses
and Stoddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoddler misses with a kick to the body.
Stoddler checks a leg kick nicely.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Song scores with a head kick. Stoddler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Song.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoddler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song avoids the head kick by Stoddler.
A head kick misses from Stoddler.
Song lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song avoids the head kick by Stoddler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Stoddler's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoddler tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoddler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
Stoddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Song works Stoddler's body with a nice hook.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song backing away here, and Stoddler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Song finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song lands a nice hook to Stoddler's body. Stoddler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Stoddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Song misses.
Song cracks Stoddler with an open hand slap.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song misses with a head kick.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler throws a combination. Song tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stoddler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song cracks Stoddler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Song throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Song.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
Song throws the left hand but Stoddler avoids the punch easily.
Song lands a body shot.
Song misses with a hook
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
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!
Song looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song cracks the inside of Stoddler's front leg.
A cross from Song lands.
Nice jab there from Stoddler.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Song wants to slow Stoddler down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Stoddler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Song tries to land a front kick but Stoddler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song scores with a body shot.
Song throws a leg kick
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song scores with a jab.
A low kick from Stoddler misses
and Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoddler. Stoddler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoddler slips a jab from Song.
Stoddler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Song throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
The crowd cheers as Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoddler doesn't seem phased though.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Song.
Song connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoddler staying out of range there.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoddler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoddler's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler throws a head kick that misses
and Song makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoddler really felt that one!
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoddler under the eye.
Song tests Stoddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoddler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Song.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Song.
Stoddler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tud Stoddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoddler takes one to the chin there.
Song lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler misses with a jab to the body
and Song counters with a good low kick that Stoddler was not able to check.
Stoddler throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoddler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
That's four 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!
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Min-Sik Song's cut is getting worse.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Stoddler takes one to the side of the head.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Song blocks it well.
Stoddler swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Song misses its target.
Song misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Song.
Stoddler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Song lands.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Song has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song retains his lightweight title!
Min-Sik Song decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
