 |
Empire: 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Wilson (ranked 6784 p4p, 502 weight class) and Ryan Sampson (ranked 3900 p4p, 367 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
167 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Sampson checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson cracks the inside of Sampson's front leg.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sampson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sampson tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson controls the position for a moment.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sampson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Sampson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control here.
Sampson wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson pushes Sampson off looking to stand but Sampson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson trying to control but Sampson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson looks winded!
Wilson is trying to stand.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has Sampson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Sampson checks it
and Sampson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson throws Sampson to one side and escapes!
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sampson checks it well.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Sampson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sampson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampson is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sampson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Wilson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wilson stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wilson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wilson just leaning against Sampson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Wilson.
Wilson 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.
Sampson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson tries to counter by clinching up but Sampson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Sampson's legs.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Sampson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Rico Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Sampson shoots in.
Sampson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sampson avoids it.
Sampson has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Sampson counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sampson's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Wilson trying to control from Sampson's half guard. Sampson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sampson is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Sampson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson had his way with Ryan Sampson in that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Sampson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Sampson moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Sampson feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson 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 Sampson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sampson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sampson with the counter takedown but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Rico Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sampson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Wilson!
A very excited looking Rico Wilson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corsair Light (ranked 3518 p4p, 336 weight class) and Uri Romanov (ranked 3556 p4p, 342 weight class). Uri Romanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corsair Light!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Uri Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov pushes Light up against the cage in a clinch.
Romanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Light is trying to keep an underhook but Romanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Light has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romanov is pressing down on Light's thigh, looking to free his foot. Light is holding on for now.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Light looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov stalling.
Romanov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Light controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light looking for submissions off his back.
Light manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Light is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Light looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Romanov has picked Light up and slammed him! Light can't keep hold of the triangle and Romanov manages to pass to side control!
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Romanov wants to stand but Light has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Light trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Light is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov tries to stand but Light is controlling from the bottom.
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Light is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov stays in close to Light's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Romanov content to stall in guard here.
Romanov working some strikes from top position.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Light looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Light has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Light's legs - danger averted.
Light manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Light looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Light is fighting to break Romanov's control of his arms but Romanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corsair Light dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Light throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov wants to counter with a clinch but Light pushes him away.
Romanov drives through with a takedown into Light's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Light is looking for a triangle but Romanov pushes his legs off easily.
Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Light has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Light looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romanov passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Light looking for a kimura from the bottom but Romanov passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Light is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Light's face as Romanov controls the position.
Light takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Romanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Light is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Light looking for subs from the bottom but Romanov mounts him!
Romanov trying to control but Light is having none of it.
Romanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Romanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov prevents Light from getting the reversal.
Light is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Light sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Light wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Light has a hand on Romanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Romanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Romanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Light is squirming around, avoiding Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Light tries to lock up and control but Romanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light is trying to reverse the position but instead Romanov has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Light right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov doesn't have the hooks in and Light manages to turn into his guard.
Romanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Light is trying to defend but Romanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Light manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Romanov wants to get up but he can't break Light's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Romanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Light is looking for a triangle but Romanov pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov distracts Light with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Light looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanov stands and throws Light's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romanov tries for a kimura but Light is defending well.
Romanov working the ground and pound.
Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Light to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Light is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Romanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Light is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Romanov tries to stand and escape but Light is controlling the position.
Light wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Romanov is going to stand back up.
Light is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov prevents Light from improving his position.
Light slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Light is tightening it up a little... Romanov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Romanov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Romanov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Light!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
Corsair Light 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Carter (ranked 4073 p4p, 474 weight class) and Ricardo Miles (ranked 6439 p4p, 611 weight class). Ricardo Miles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
191 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Miles!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miles cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miles lands some shots froms side control.
Miles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carter is letting Miles control him for a moment.
Miles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter defending against the ground and pound.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Miles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miles connects with a decent elbow.
Miles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles is working Carter over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face as Miles controls the position.
Check out the look on Miles's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles just content to control the position.
Carter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miles connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles working the body and head with strikes.
Miles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miles is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Miles politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miles prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miles working the body and head with strikes.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Miles controlling from side mount.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is letting Miles control him for a moment.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
Miles cracks Carter with a big right hand but Carter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miles grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Miles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carter down.
Miles cracks Carter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carter is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter is trying to escape the position but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricardo Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Miles with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Miles getting side control.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miles working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Miles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miles working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles slips a nice elbow through Carter's hands, connecting with Carter's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miles winds up and cracks Carter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
Miles stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ricardo Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miles passes to side control.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miles taking a breather here.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Miles politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miles prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miles feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Miles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carter tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Miles with a poor takedown
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Miles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miles works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Miles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miles gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to escape the position but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miles controls the position from side control.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miles controlling from side mount.
AJ Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Miles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howardson (ranked 1379 p4p, 199 weight class) and Pedro Gonclaves (ranked 2961 p4p, 368 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Gonclaves!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonclaves throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonclaves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gonclaves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonclaves gets tackled into the cage by Howardson. Howardson maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonclavess head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonclaves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.
Howardson gets through Gonclaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonclaves looks winded!
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howardson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonclaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howardson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonclaves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard.
Howardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves looking to pass the guard.
Gonclaves working some strikes from top position.
Gonclaves throwing strikes from guard but Howardson blocks nicely.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Gonclaves from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonclaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonclaves passes Howardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonclaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonclaves drops an elbow to the side of Howardson's head.
Gonclaves thows a huge punch but Howardson dodges it nicely.
Gonclaves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonclaves is trying to work for a kimura but Howardson is defending well.
Howardson is trying to stand up here but Gonclaves is controlling him well.
Gonclaves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonclaves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonclaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonclaves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonclaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howardson is squirming around, avoiding Gonclaves's attempts to control the action.
Gonclaves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonclaves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howardson is surviving well by controlling Gonclaves's body position as best he can.
Gonclaves is working for a guillotine from mount but Howardson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonclaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonclaves misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Howardson.
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson tries to clinch up but Gonclaves circles away and keeps his distance.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Gonclaves avoids nicely.
Howardson misses with a two punch combination.
Gonclaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howardson closes the distance and pushes Gonclaves back into the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonclaves takes a shot to the head.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Howardson.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonclaves is trying to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling him.
Gonclaves just leaning against Howardson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonclaves wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gonclaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position.
Gonclaves has picked Howardson up - he's going for a ride! Gonclaves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pedro Gonclaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonclaves wants to free his trapped foot but Howardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Howardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonclaves.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonclaves stops Howardson from getting back to his feet.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it.
Gonclaves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Howardson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Gonclaves!
Pedro Gonclaves is the new welterweight champion!
Pedro Gonclaves made sure to mention his sponsor, PEAK in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael Howardson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Kallas (ranked 7109 p4p, 209 weight class) and Kostas Karelis (ranked 3509 p4p, 136 weight class). Kostas Karelis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arnold Kallas's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
194 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Kallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karelis.
Kallas scores with a jab. Karelis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karelis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kallas swings widly with a right hand
and Kallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Karelis misses.
Kallas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karelis avoids the head kick by Kallas.
Karelis lands the left hand.
Karelis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kallas in his tracks.
Karelis tests Kallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karelis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karelis misses the shot to the body.
Kallas slips a straight right by Karelis.
It looked like Kallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karelis misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostas Karelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelis scores with a hook to the body. Kallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karelis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kallas's guard.
Kallas looking for a guillotine here but Karelis defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelis won't allow Kallas to sweep him here.
Kallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallas is keeping the position for now.
Kallas controlling Karelis's posture.
Kallas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelis manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kallas.
Kallas stops Karelis from standing up.
Kallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallas throwing strikes but missing.
Kallas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallas is working Karelis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelis has wrist control.
Karelis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kallas throws a big right hand that misses.
Kallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karelis's head.
Kallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kallas wants to pass the guard but Karelis is keeping the position.
Kallas is in close to Karelis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karelis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelis wants to stand and escape but Kallas is having none of it.
Kallas postures up in Karelis's guard and throws a big left but Karelis blocks it.
Kallas postures up in Karelis's guard and throws a big left but Karelis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallas pushing down on Karelis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karelis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karelis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kallas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karelis is rocked!
Kallas is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Karelis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kallas fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Karelis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kallas! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Kallas!
Arnold Kallas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PEAK for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 4904 p4p, 104 weight class) and Martin Robshaw (ranked 7869 p4p, 216 weight class). Martin Robshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Robshaw!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Robshaw slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard tries to bum rush Robshaw with a series of wild strikes but Robshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robshaw looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Robshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howard momentarily.
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Robshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robshaw has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Howard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Robshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robshaw.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robshaw misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Robshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Howard throws a right hand that Robshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Robshaw also avoids with ease.
Robshaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robshaw misses with a straight left.
Howard takes one on the button.
Howard is rocked!
Robshaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Howard! Robshaw dives in looking to finish! Howard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Robshaw!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gruff (ranked 2936 p4p, 118 weight class) and Francisco Danconia Jr (ranked 4386 p4p, 97 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
25
266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Gruff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Danconia Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Francisco Danconia Jr has been cut.
Gruff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruff lands a glancing blow to the side of Danconia Jr's head.
Danconia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruff.
Gruff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danconia Jr's hands.
Danconia Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruff finds it's way round the side to connect with Danconia Jr's head.
Nice straight punches there by Gruff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruff.
Danconia Jr is rocked!
Gruff dances in with a quick combination. Danconia Jr is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gruff snaps Danconia Jr's head back. Danconia Jr stumbles backwards against the cage. Gruff steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Danconia Jr's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Danconia Jr just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff is the new super heavyweight champion!
Buster Gruff 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
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
