 |
CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Karelin (ranked 24781 p4p, 24248 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 695 p4p, 678 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
18
213
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
19
200
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karelin shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karelin walks into a left hand.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins works Karelin's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins drops Karelin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Karelin! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 5771 p4p, 5565 weight class) and Diego Almanza (ranked 533 p4p, 528 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Makafushigi Adventure. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
163
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
172 cm
20
155
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Almanza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku closes the distance and clinches up with Almanza, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes Almanza against the cage but Almanza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Almanza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Goku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goku throws a hook but Almanza avoids it easily.
Goku lands a right hook to the body.
Goku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almanza as he jumps to the side.
Almanza is looking to clinch but Goku is avoiding it.
No luck for Goku with that takedown attempt.
Almanza slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Almanza misses.
Almanza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goku.
Goku connects with a right hand. Almanza shakes it off.
Goku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanza tries to get to full guard but Goku has control of the leg.
Almanza tries to kick Goku off but Goku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Almanza tries to roll over but Goku keeps him under control.
Goku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Almanza!
Almanza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goku throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Almanza tries to hold on but Goku pushes him away.
Almanza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Goku punching from mount but Almanza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Almanza wants to hold on but Goku pushes him away.
Almanza tries to reverse the position but Goku maintains control.
Goku landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanza is trying to escape the mount.
Goku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Almanza tries to hold on but Goku pushes him away.
Almanza is looking to improve his position but Goku isn't that keen on the idea.
Goku throwing strikes here but Almanza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Goku misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku misses with a head shot.
Almanza is trying desperately to improve position.
Goku punching from mount but Almanza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Almanza can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almanza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Almanza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Goku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goku throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanza blocking the ground and pound.
Goku unloads with some shots from mount but Almanza bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goku cracks Almanza with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goku avoids the attempt from Almanza to control.
Almanza is trying to escape the mount.
Almanza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Almanza holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goku tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goku throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goku looking to finish with strikes here!
Goku thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Goku punching from mount but Almanza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goku throws some wild stikes that Almanza manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goku working Almanza over with strikes here.
Almanza is working to get back to half guard.
Almanza gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goku wants to control but Almanza is keeping him busy.
Goku throwing shots but Almanza is blocking nicely.
Almanza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goku is trying to control. Almanza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Almanza is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Almanza 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.
Goku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almanza's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almanza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almanza is pulling down on Goku's head. It's preventing any offense from Goku, at least for the moment.
Goku wants to pass the guard but Almanza is keeping the position.
Goku preventing the sweep.
Goku postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku postures up in Almanza's guard and throws a big left but Almanza blocks it.
Goku lands a couple of digs.
Almanza managing to control the position.
Goku tries to free his leg and advance position but Almanza is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almanza is pulling down on Goku's head to control his posture.
Son Goku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almanza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almanza pulls Goku in close to prevent any damage.
Goku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almanza is keeping the position for now.
Goku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goku trying to control the position but Almanza is working away.
The strikes coming from Goku are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanza sneaks back into half guard.
Goku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Goku.
Goku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almanza can do to turn this around?
Goku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goku throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Almanza is looking to improve his position but Goku isn't that keen on the idea.
Goku has control of Almanza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Almanza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanza tries to hold on but Goku postures up.
Goku looking to ground and pound but Almanza is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Almanza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goku throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Almanza avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goku.
Goku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Almanza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Almanza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goku punching from mount but Almanza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands with some strikes.
Almanza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almanza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goku.
You get the feeling that Almanza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Goku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Almanza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Almanza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goku throwing shots but Almanza is blocking nicely.
Goku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almanza's head.
Almanza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almanza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almanza. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almanza with a nice cross.
Goku shoots for a double leg takedown but Almanza sprawls well. He's pushed Goku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Goku dives in and grabs Almanza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almanza pushes down on Goku's head and hops out.
Goku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Almanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goku goes for a double leg but Almanza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almanza continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Goku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almanza throws a jab when Goku was well out of range.
Goku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almanza.
Goku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goku misses with a hook
and Almanza counters with a left to the body.
Almanza lands with a hook. Goku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almanza is fending him off so far but Goku persists. Nope, Almanza circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with a straight left.
Almanza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goku manages to avoid it.
Goku lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Almanza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Almanza. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanza cracks Goku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Almanza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goku to stand back up!
 Goku is rocked!
 It looks like Son Goku has been cut.
Almanza circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Goku tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Almanza wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Almanza!
Our winner, Diego Almanza, 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.
Son Goku spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Za Beast (ranked 3793 p4p, 4207 weight class) and Declan Hayes (ranked 460 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
20
192
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
184 cm
20
190
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
Beast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayes sprawls well initially but Beast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast 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.
Hayes wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beast not doing much here.
Beast's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is pressing down on Hayes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hayes is holding on for now.
Hayes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
Beast is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beast defends well.
Hayes looking for subs off his back but Beast has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beast passes into side control, despite Hayes's attempt to control the position.
Beast working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Beast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hayes is trying to escape the position but Beast is controlling the position.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beast trying to control the position but Hayes is working away.
Hayes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beast landing strikes from the mount and Hayes is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast landing strikes from the mount.
Beast lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beast fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hayes is trying to escape the mount.
Beast raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hayes is in a horrible position here. Beast smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast landing punches.
 Hayes is rocked!
Beast has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayes's face.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Hayes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beast loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hayes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beast land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beast stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Za Beast!
In his post fight interview, Za Beast gave a big smile as he said 'Allesandro is a FAKE Diaz....he cant 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 5792 p4p, 2337 weight class) and Spencer Wright (ranked 558 p4p, 310 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?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
20
185
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
181 cm
20
185
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Spencer Wright!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares cracks Wright with a hook to the temple - Wright is on wobbly legs here! Tavares swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wright falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tavares wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kelly (ranked 4053 p4p, 3235 weight class) and The Mass (ranked 386 p4p, 327 weight class). Ryan Kelly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Mass's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
27
147
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
169 cm
27
136
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Mass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Mass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Mass looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mass's waist but Mass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mass.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mass has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants a takedown.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mass.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kelly to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mass keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly has been working on his balance at JAG Battle Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mass.
Mass moves into the clinch.
Kelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Mass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mass is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mass wants a takedown but no success here.
Mass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kelly is pushing Mass up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mass tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mass prevents it.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mass darts in trying to clinch
and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mass's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to get up but he can't break Mass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mass's head.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Mass is keeping the position.
Kelly working some strikes from top position.
Mass looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
Mass trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mass on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mass keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Mass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mass has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kelly has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mass uses from the top position.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kelly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Mass moved away.
Mass pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Mass throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
As Mass looks to move away, Kelly throws a big counter combo but Mass just gets out of the way.
Kelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mass sprawls well initially but Kelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mass manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kelly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Mass pulls guard.
Kelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Mass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Mass pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Mass has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly pushes Mass off but Mass dives into side control.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
Mass stands up.
Kelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kelly won't allow Mass to sweep him here.
Mass has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kelly doesn't defend quickly enough and Mass has managed to lock this one up! Can Kelly escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mass on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Mass!
The Mass 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 2696 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 349 p4p, 469 weight class). Nick Barkley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
194
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
180
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermometer.
Thermometer sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thermometer is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Thermometer finish him?
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley clinches.
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley has Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Thermometer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barkley is defending well.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Barkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Thermometer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer tries to score a body lock takedown but Barkley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
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!
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermometer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermometer circles away.
The crowd cheers as Thermometer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer goes for a takedown attempt but Barkley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a nice body kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thermometer takes a step back to recover.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Barkley.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thermometer, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barkley pushes Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Barkley lands a high kick!
It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
Barkley clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barkley. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley lands a jab.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley keeps control of Thermometer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thermometer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley crunches a lovely knee into Thermometer's ribcage.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Thermometer blocks an elbow strike.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley works on Thermometer's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley working Thermometer over with knees to the body.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Nick Barkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thermometer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer wants to take the fight to the mat but Barkley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 1861 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 229 p4p, 364 weight class). Zhao has chosen GZA - Shadowboxin' as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
160
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
155
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Clemens!
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, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Clemens.
Jab by Zhao.
A left lands for Clemens.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Zhao catches Clemens right on the button with a cross.
Clemens swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Clemens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhao on the side of the head.
Clemens moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao.
Good standup being displayed there by Clemens as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clemens manages to avoid it.
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Clemens tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Clemens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
A good leg kick by Clemens.
Zhao takes a swing at Clemens's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao works Clemens's body with a nice hook.
Clemens connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao scores with a nice body kick.
Clemens misses with a body shot.
It looks like Clemens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clemens misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
Zhao scores with a hook.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Decent striking displayed by Clemens there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Clemens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clemens lands an overhand right.
Clemens scores with a spinning back kick!
Clemens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Clemens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao slips a straight right by Clemens.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clemens. Clemens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhao lands with an overhand left.
Clemens tries a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clemens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Clemens moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Clemens lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhao.
Clemens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao counters with a left 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!
Clemens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens thumps Zhao with a low kick.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clemens.
Zhao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao lands a really nice looking cross but Clemens seems unphased.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Clemens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Clemens.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Clemens blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Clemens misses with a low kick.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clemens misses with a low kick.
Clemens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Clemens's head back.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Clemens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samuel Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao jabs at Clemens's body.
Clemens throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Clemens is rocked!
Clemens thows a leg kick but Zhao checks it
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Clemens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhao throws a good cross that connects.
Clemens lands with a cross.
Clemens misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a monster head kick that knocks Clemens out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Samuel Clemens stepped up to the mic, saying 'The question is: did I fail the chin check or the confidence test? Or both?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 2341 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Vadik Koslov (ranked 312 p4p, 284 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
19
198
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
20
192
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koslov circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Koslov misses the target.
Koslov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Koslov backpedaling.
It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
Koslov misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koslov rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
Koslov tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Koslov back against the cage.
Koslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
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!
Koslov lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Koslov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koslov 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.
Koslov has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Koslov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Koslov fails to land.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant is looking to control Koslov's arms but Koslov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslov scores with a shoulder strike.
Koslov tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koslov off to one side.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Koslov moved out of range nicely.
Koslov has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koslov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant tries to work over Koslov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koslov prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bryant.
A short uppercut from Koslov.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Koslov.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koslov has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Koslov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koslov lands a body punch.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koslov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Koslov gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov takes a shot to the head.
Bryant tries to stall but Koslov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Bryant stalling in the clinch.
Koslov working aggressively here.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Koslov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadik Koslov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bryant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koslov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Koslov with that takedown attempt.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koslov has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Vadik Koslov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslov.
Koslov lands with a right to the head.
Koslov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koslov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koslov blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bryant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov blocks an uppercut.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslov tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Koslov back against the cage.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Koslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koslov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Koslov circles away.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koslov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koslov slowing the pace effectively.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Koslov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koslov is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koslov has his back to the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koslov has Bryant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koslov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryant tumbling to the mat - Koslov dives into Bryant's guard.
Koslov stops Bryant from standing up.
Koslov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Koslov is retaining full guard.
Koslov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koslov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koslov clinches.
Bryant taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslov.
Koslov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Koslov keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadik Koslov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koslov.
A swing and a miss from Koslov.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Koslov is out of range.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koslov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslov lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Koslov lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Koslov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Koslov wants to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Koslov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bryant.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koslov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Koslov avoids nicely.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant sizes up Koslov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Vadik Koslov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
Koslov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koslov moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Koslov wants to clinch but Bryant slips to the side
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koslov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koslov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koslov throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Koslov is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryant lands a jab to Koslov's midsection.
Koslov throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadik Koslov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 1391 p4p, 1670 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 219 p4p, 259 weight class). Shawn Michaels could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luck Chiddell's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
26
175
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
182
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Michaels misses.
Chiddell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Chiddell finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.
Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels tries a body shot but Chiddell blocks it.
Chiddell tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chiddell.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Chiddell.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chiddell's defenses.
Chiddell has Michaels pressed against the cage.
Chiddell is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiddell can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Chiddell can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chiddell has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chiddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chiddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chiddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiddell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chiddell connects with a right hand. Michaels shakes it off.
Chiddell cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chiddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Chiddell slips the punch.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Michaels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Michaels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chiddell slips a jab from Michaels.
Michaels sends Chiddell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michaels is motioning to the referee to let Chiddell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chiddell is rocked!
Michaels clinches.
Chiddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels is leaning against Chiddell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Michaels just leaning against Chiddell, taking a breather.
Michaels creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Chiddell! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Michaels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mental Warrior (ranked 890 p4p, 1609 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 135 p4p, 250 weight class). Warrior comes into the arena with Side to Side blaring out of the sound system. Yrkje has chosen As Good As I Once Was as his entrance music. Mental Warrior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
20
177
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
20
180
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje moves into the clinch.
Yrkje manages to pull guard.
Warrior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yrkje has a closed guard, preventing Warrior from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yrkje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warrior is looking to stand up but Yrkje won't let him.
Yrkje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yrkje is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily.
Yrkje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warrior wanted to stand there but Yrkje had control of the position.
Warrior is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yrkje has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Warrior is looking to defend but Yrkje has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Warrior! Yrkje pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Warrior taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
