 |
Ash Pres: Nycz vs. Ghambe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bro (ranked 7005 p4p, 25469 weight class) and Noah Johnson (ranked 688 p4p, 724 weight class). Johnson has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Mario Bro looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
18
175
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
180
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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 Montreal, Mario Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bro closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson tries to bum rush Bro with a series of wild strikes but Bro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bro tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bro drops back down to his feet.
Bro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson 's efforts to push away.
Bro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bro fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Bro's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Bro back into the cage.
Bro trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bro into the cage.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Bro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bro is breathing heavily.
Bro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bro is just out of range.
Bro is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Bro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bro.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson lands with a cross.
We've been told by Bro's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bro takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
 Bro is rocked!
Bro tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bro! Johnson lets Bro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson batters Bro with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bro is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Johnson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bro to the mat with a gruesome thud! Johnson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Johnson !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hric (ranked 7071 p4p, 6873 weight class) and Kenta Kusunoki (ranked 636 p4p, 628 weight class). Kusunoki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wicked Side of Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenta Kusunoki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
19
208
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
205
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Kusunoki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Hric scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Kenta Kusunoki has been cut.
Tomas Hric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusunoki pushes Hric up against the cage in a clinch.
Kusunoki breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hric misses.
Kusunoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hric throws a jab when Kusunoki was well out of range.
Kusunoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hric manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kusunoki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kusunoki's coach down at Advanced Fitness Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kusunoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kusunoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hric misses with a combination
and Kusunoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kusunoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kusunoki prevents Hric from getting back to his feet.
Kusunoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hric wants to stand and escape but Kusunoki is having none of it.
Hric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hric keeping moving, preventing Kusunoki from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hric misses with a few strikes there.
Hric tests Kusunoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Hric.
Kusunoki slips under a jab from Hric.
Kusunoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hric.
No joy there for Hric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kusunoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hric defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusunoki moves out of range as Hric strikes.
Hric scores with a one two! Kusunoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kusunoki tries to clinch there but Hric circles away.
Kusunoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hric on his heels. He'll look to pass Hric's guard now, I'm sure.
Hric has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kusunoki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kusunoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kusunoki is struggling to control the position.
Kusunoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 Kusunoki is rocked!
Kusunoki backs away from a small jab... but Hric lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kusunoki crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hric with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tomas Hric!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Sasai (ranked 25108 p4p, 7444 weight class) and Alex Putilyn (ranked 681 p4p, 654 weight class). Sasai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Love Trash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
194
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
171 cm
25
193
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Putilyn!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putilyn misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putilyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putilyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Sasai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Putilyn's waist but Putilyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasai off to one side.
Putilyn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sasai defends it well.
Putilyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putilyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasai.
Sasai throwing a counter right hand but Putilyn manages to avoid it.
Sasai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putilyn misses with a straight left.
Sasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Putilyn misses with a looping left.
Putilyn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jab from Sasai.
Alex Putilyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putilyn stuffs the takedown.
Sasai lands a nice shot that snaps Putilyn's head back.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Putilyn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Putilyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex Putilyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putilyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putilyn misses with a hook
and Sasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putilyn is rocked!
It looks like Alex Putilyn has been cut.
Sasai lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
A very excited looking Junichi Sasai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Taavitsainen (ranked 4944 p4p, 25470 weight class) and Steven Duong (ranked 498 p4p, 619 weight class). Duong has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
160
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
155
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Taavitsainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Duong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taavitsainen. Duong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taavitsainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Taavitsainen thuds a left hand into Duong's body.
Duong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Teppo Taavitsainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taavitsainen swings for the body but Duong moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Duong misses
and Taavitsainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Duong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taavitsainen clobbers Duong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taavitsainen looks to land a left hand but Duong moved out of range nicely.
Duong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Duong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taavitsainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duong misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavitsainen fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duong misses with a wild combination.
Taavitsainen lands with a shot to the body.
Duong lands a nice hook to Taavitsainen's body. Taavitsainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taavitsainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Duong is just out of range.
Taavitsainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taavitsainen tries to counter by clinching up but Duong breaks away and moves out of range.
Duong walks into a stiff left hand from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen connects with the punch.
Duong scores with a three punch combo!
Taavitsainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Duong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen with a nice cross.
Taavitsainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duong moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duong's hands.
Duong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taavitsainen fails to land the takedown.
Duong throws a series of strikes that have Taavitsainen backpedaling.
 It looks like Teppo Taavitsainen has been cut.
Taavitsainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taavitsainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taavitsainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Taavitsainen.
Duong is rocked!
Taavitsainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duong is still on wobbly legs! Can Taavitsainen finish him?
Taavitsainen weaves into range and cracks Duong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Duong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Taavitsainen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teppo Taavitsainen!
Steven Duong was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best and my best wasn't enough'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Seeble (ranked 3988 p4p, 5791 weight class) and Jack Shellenberger (ranked 523 p4p, 639 weight class). Shellenberger has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
20
178
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
22
176
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Seeble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Seeble. No joy for Shellenberger on that attempt.
Seeble scores with a punch to the head.
Seeble connects with a right hand. Shellenberger shakes it off.
Shellenberger walks into a straight right hand from Seeble.
Seeble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seeble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shellenberger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seeble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seeble scores with a shoulder strike.
Seeble taking a breather.
Seeble lands with a left to the head.
Seeble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellenberger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble lands a jab to the nose.
Shellenberger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seeble.
Shellenberger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seeble slips a jab and a cross from Shellenberger.
Seeble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shellenberger in his tracks.
Jab by Seeble.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seeble but Seeble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seeble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frank Seeble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shellenberger.
Seeble lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seeble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shellenberger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shellenberger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Seeble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shellenberger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seeble to score with a decent uppercut.
Seeble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank Seeble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seeble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seeble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seeble scores with a jab to the body.
Seeble scores with a shot to the body.
Seeble sizes up Shellenberger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seeble lands with an uppercut that bounces Shellenberger off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seeble counters with a straight right hand.
Seeble scores with a nice strike.
Seeble jabs Shellenberger right on the nose. Shellenberger blinks but takes it well.
Shellenberger with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Seeble to counter with a crisp jab.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seeble as he avoids it easily.
Shellenberger looks winded!
Shellenberger moves to clinch but Seeble breaks away
and Seeble counters with a stiff right hand.
Seeble tests Shellenberger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Seeble as Shellenberger shoots in.
Seeble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shellenberger needs to keep his hands up - Seeble had a free shot at his head there.
Shellenberger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four 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!
Seeble connects with a jab.
Seeble scores with a decent looking hook.
Seeble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shellenberger's hands.
Shellenberger walks into a straight right hand from Seeble.
Shellenberger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shellenberger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Seeble to counter with a crisp jab.
Seeble sizes up Shellenberger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Seeble.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seeble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seeble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Seeble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shellenberger has his takedown stuffed
and Seeble counters with a straight right hand.
Shellenberger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shellenberger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seeble tries to avoid it but Shellenberger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seeble to the ground. Seeble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seeble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shellenberger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seeble catches Shellenberger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seeble leaves Shellenberger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Seeble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shellenberger.
Seeble moves into range and clinches up with Shellenberger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Seeble.
Seeble breaks the clinch.
Seeble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shellenberger can do to turn this around?
Shellenberger tries to clinch up but Seeble circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellenberger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seeble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Seeble.
Seeble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seeble swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellenberger.
It looked like Seeble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shellenberger.
Seeble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shellenberger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Shellenberger misses.
Seeble lands a head shot.
Shellenberger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Seeble is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shellenberger.
Shellenberger shoots in looking for a takedown. Seeble tries to sprawl out of it but Shellenberger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seeble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeble fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Shellenberger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seeble sprawls well. Seeble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shellenberger gets slowly back to his feet.
Seeble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seeble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seeble moves away from the strike by Shellenberger.
Shellenberger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shellenberger is breathing heavily.
Seeble lands a nice shot to the body.
Seeble lands a nice looking body shot.
Shellenberger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seeble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seeble lunges at Shellenberger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shellenberger's hand.
Shellenberger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seeble scores with a nice strike.
Seeble with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeble throws a left that rocks Shellenberger and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Seeble dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Shellenberger regain composure!
Shellenberger is rocked!
It looks like Jack Shellenberger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seeble controls the position from side control.
Shellenberger is still in real trouble! Can Seeble finish him?
Seeble scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shellenberger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shellenberger seems to have recovered his senses.
Seeble connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shellenberger some visible discomfort.
Seeble controlling the position from side mount.
Seeble lands a nice forearm strike.
Shellenberger is not content to let Seeble control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Seeble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shellenberger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Seeble has Shellenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Seeble manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seeble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shellenberger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seeble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shellenberger's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shellenberger has his takedown stuffed
and Seeble counters with a three punch combo that has Shellenberger backing up. Shellenberger nods at Seeble to acknowledge the strikes.
Shellenberger closes the distance but Seeble moves to the side
enabling Seeble to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shellenberger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shellenberger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shellenberger wants to counter with a clinch but Seeble pushes him away.
Seeble thuds his right hand into Shellenberger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shellenberger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Shellenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellenberger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seeble as he jumps to the side.
Shellenberger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shellenberger misses with an uppercut
and Seeble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shellenberger walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shellenberger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seeble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frank Seeble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shellenberger.
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!
Seeble throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Shellenberger crashing down! Shellenberger tries to stagger back to his feet but Seeble just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Shellenberger asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Seeble!
Our winner, Frank Seeble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jack Shellenberger spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough fight But I will be back'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
Jackie Lee really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dudley Dilbrandt was cancelled. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Sakuraba (ranked 4435 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 438 p4p, 307 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
265
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
24
280
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuo Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakuraba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
so Vieira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira gets full guard.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Vieira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vieira continues to drive forward.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Sakuraba fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from Vieira.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba with the ground and pound but Vieira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vieira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
Sakuraba is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vieira is trying to hold Sakuraba in close to prevent damage but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with the ground and pound.
Vieira trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 3454 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Richard Betts (ranked 359 p4p, 278 weight class). Magomed Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Betts's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
26
150
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
149
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Betts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Betts.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Betts tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Betts drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov with a knee to the head.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betts's face.
Betts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Betts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Betts avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Betts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Betts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Betts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Betts tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Betts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Betts is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomed Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Betts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov lands an elbow inside.
Betts is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Betts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Betts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Betts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Betts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Betts slips to the side
and Betts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Betts is trying for a kimura here. Magomedov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Betts wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Betts!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Tank (ranked 2621 p4p, 3211 weight class) and Andrey Ershov (ranked 314 p4p, 373 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrey Ershov enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
26
162
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
163
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimi Tank!
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, Andrey Ershov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank throws a shot from downtown. Ershov moves away and avoids it.
Tank missing with a left hand there. Ershov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Tank misses.
Ershov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tank.
Tank has Ershov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ershov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Tank.
Tank landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ershov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ershov takes an elbow to the temple.
Ershov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ershov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ershov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tank is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jimi Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Ershov.
Ershov moves out of range as Tank strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ershov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tank but Tank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tank clinches.
Tank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ershov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Tank.
Tank lands a nice elbow.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped Ershov in his tracks for a moment.
Tank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tank connects with a knee to the head.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped Ershov in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tank gets underhooks to prevent Ershov's takedown attempt.
Tank lands an elbow inside.
Ershov wants to take the fight to the mat but Tank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ershov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ershov is working for takedown but Tank is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ershov tries to score a body lock takedown but Tank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tank with a knee to the head.
Ershov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Tank.
Ershov is rocked!
Ershov takes an elbow to the temple.
Tank scores with a knee to the head.
Ershov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tank finish him?
Tank lands an elbow inside that Ershov shrugs off.
Tank has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ershov - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tank, and another! Ershov is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jimi Tank!
A less than humble Jimi Tank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nycz (ranked 1487 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Liam Ghambe (ranked 68 p4p, 100 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
300
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
217 cm
19
291
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Nycz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Ghambe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nycz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nycz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
Ghambe leaves Nycz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nycz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ghambe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nycz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nycz misses with a takedown
and Ghambe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nycz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghambe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nycz.
Jan Nycz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghambe lands a big uppercut and Nycz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nycz looks OK. Ghambe waves Nycz back to his feet!
It looks like Jan Nycz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nycz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghambe circles away.
Ghambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nycz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nycz shoots and misses
and Ghambe counters with a nice right hand that sends Nycz toppling to the canvas! Nycz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ghambe finish him?!
Nycz is rocked!
Nycz is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Nycz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nycz goes for a takedown attempt but Ghambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nycz seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghambe. Nycz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nycz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nycz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghambe counters with a nice right hand that sends Nycz toppling to the canvas! Nycz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ghambe finish him?!
Nycz is holding his hands too far apart here. Ghambe throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nycz is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Liam Ghambe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
