 |
CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kubwa Shujaa (ranked 5180 p4p, 3000 weight class) and Jack William (ranked 553 p4p, 398 weight class). Jack William is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
20
200
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
194 cm
20
215
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kubwa Shujaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack William!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William throws a big shot that misses.
Shujaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shujaa rushes William and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shujaa.
William avoids a wild elbow strike from Shujaa.
William looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shujaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shujaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
William doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shujaa misses with an elbow strike.
William throws a punch but it's blocked by Shujaa.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shujaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jack William has been cut.
Shujaa prevents William from breaking the clinch.
Shujaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shujaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shujaa lands a body punch.
Shujaa scores with a shoulder strike.
William blocks an elbow strike.
William dodges an elbow strike from Shujaa.
Shujaa misses with a punch to the body.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shujaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shujaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williams head.
William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shujaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
Shujaa rushes William and presses him up against the cage.
William breaks the clinch.
William jabbing away but nothing is landing.
William works Shujaa's body with a nice hook.
Shujaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shujaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shujaa tries to clinch but William is having none of it.
William misses with an uppercut.
Shujaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
William misses the shot to the body.
A jab from William misses.
William connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shujaa moves away.
Shujaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as William throws out the jab.
Shujaa throwing a counter right hand but William manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William misses with a looping left.
Shujaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shujaa rushes William and presses him up against the cage.
Shujaa blocks a body shot from William.
William tries to work over Shujaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shujaa lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Shujaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shujaa.
Shujaa lands an elbow inside that William shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shujaa.
Shujaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shujaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williams head.
Shujaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of William backwards.
William throws a punch but it's blocked by Shujaa.
Shujaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shujaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shujaa.
William working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shujaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shujaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shujaa.
William throws a head punch that misses.
Shujaa digs a right hand into William's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on William's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from William.
Shujaa misses with a punch to the body.
William has a couple of punches blocked by Shujaa.
Shujaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
William blocks an elbow strike from Shujaa.
Shujaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through William's defenses.
Shujaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Shujaa.
William lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shujaa.
Shujaa pushes off an throws an elbow but William leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shujaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shujaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through William's defenses.
That has opened up Jack William's cut even more.
William working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William pushes Shujaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shujaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shujaa lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Jack William's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Shujaa.
Shujaa lands a nice elbow.
Shujaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
William fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shujaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shujaa lands with a left to the head.
William prevents a body shot from Shujaa.
Shujaa lands an elbow that stopped William in his tracks for a moment.
Shujaa lands an elbow that stopped William in his tracks for a moment.
Jack William's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Shujaa controls the action.
A short body shot lands from William as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
William misses with a short punch on the inside.
William misses with a short punch on the inside.
William dodges an elbow strike from Shujaa.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shujaa lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kubwa Shujaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack William's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
William takes a swing at Shujaa's ribcage but misses.
Shujaa is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by William. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from William misses.
Shujaa doesn't manage to clinch there - William circles away.
Shujaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like William was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shujaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shujaa moves into the clinch.
Shujaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shujaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from William fails to land.
William blocks a body shot from Shujaa.
Shujaa prevents a body shot from William.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shujaa's elbow.
Shujaa 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.
William takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shujaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack William's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kubwa Shujaa!
A relieved looking Kubwa Shujaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sisko (ranked 6575 p4p, 6351 weight class) and Finest Guy (ranked 644 p4p, 632 weight class). Finest Guy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
180
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
180
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
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, Finest Guy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sisko takes one to the side of the head.
Sisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Sisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisko.
Guy's coach down at Brazilian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sisko moves away from the strike by Guy.
Sisko attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Sisko slips the punch.
Guy connects with a body shot that sends Sisko's belly button to the back.
Guy clobbers Sisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy throws a hook but Sisko avoids it easily.
Finest Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy cracks Sisko with an open hand slap.
Sisko ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Sisko attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
Sisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Sisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Sisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guy connects with a single shot there.
Sisko dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Sisko defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisko.
Guy works the jab nicely.
Sisko defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Guy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisko wants to take a breather but Guy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guy taking some punishment here, with Sisko in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sisko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Sisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
Sisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Sisko is looking to stall here but Guy recovers full guard.
Sisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sisko defends well.
Guy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sisko has his hands clasped together but Guy extends and breaks Sisko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finest Guy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Sleeth (ranked 24179 p4p, 6042 weight class) and Rich Voss (ranked 658 p4p, 561 weight class). Rich Voss has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
160
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
181 cm
19
162
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 Montreal, Dustin Sleeth !
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, Rich Voss!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sleeth at a distance.
Voss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sleeth on his heels. He'll look to pass Sleeth 's guard now, I'm sure.
Voss advances position into side control!
Sleeth is letting Voss control him for a moment.
Voss working away.
Voss tries to move to mount but Sleeth blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sleeth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sleeth is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss controlling his opponent.
Sleeth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Voss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Voss 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.
Sleeth won't allow Voss to sweep him here.
Voss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss is looking for a kimura but Sleeth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voss to get the leverage.
Voss is trying to work for a kimura but Sleeth is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Voss connects with a nice short shot to Sleeth 's temple.
Sleeth tries to roll over but Voss keeps him under control.
Sleeth wants to control but Voss is keeping busy.
Voss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sleeth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sleeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Voss passes to full mount!
Voss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Voss moves to the back position.
Voss looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss biding his time, controlling Sleeth .
Sleeth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Voss's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Voss controlling the positon.
Sleeth is covering up but some of the strikes from Voss are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss has his arm under Sleeth 's chin here. Game over son! Voss squeezes tightly and Sleeth is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Voss!
Our winner, Rich Voss, 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 6467 p4p, 5464 weight class) and Robert Gracie (ranked 662 p4p, 597 weight class). Robert Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 158 cm
19
189
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
197
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deair Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Shaw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shaw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shaw taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robert Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Calderwood (ranked 4084 p4p, 4042 weight class) and Taxo Nagazaki (ranked 491 p4p, 488 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
180
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
168
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taxo Nagazaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderwood throws a body kick that misses.
Calderwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calderwood lands a front kick.
Calderwood misses the shot to the body.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nagazaki with the counter takedown but Calderwood avoids it easily.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the temple. Nagazaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Calderwood with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick there by Calderwood.
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Taxo Nagazaki has been cut.
Calderwood stalling in the clinch but Nagazaki improves position.
Nagazaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderwood blocking some punches.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Calderwood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Calderwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagazaki's defenses.
Calderwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calderwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagazaki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calderwood breaks the clinch.
Nagazaki avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calderwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calderwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calderwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calderwood misses with an uppercut. Nagazaki saw that one coming.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calderwood. That's going to slow Nagazaki down.
Calderwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calderwood scores with a jab 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!
Nagazaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calderwood scores with a kick to the body.
Nagazaki tries to clinch but Calderwood is having none of it.
Calderwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calderwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calderwood throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calderwood.
Nagazaki tries to clinch there but Calderwood circles away.
Calderwood cracks Nagazaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calderwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagazaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagazaki moves in looking to clinch but Calderwood pushes him off.
Nagazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderwood.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calderwood shoots in and bounces Nagazaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calderwood looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Nagazaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagazaki manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Nagazaki's guard.
Calderwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calderwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calderwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calderwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calderwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagazaki 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.
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagazaki is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold.
Nagazaki looks winded!
Nagazaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calderwood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Calderwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taxo Nagazaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calderwood scores with a head kick.
Calderwood lands a leg kick that knocks Nagazaki off balance momentarily.
Nagazaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagazaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagazaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderwood.
Calderwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calderwood missing with a left hand there. Nagazaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calderwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Nagazaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Calderwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagazaki rushes Calderwood and presses him up against the cage.
Nagazaki blocks an elbow strike.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki dodges an elbow strike from Calderwood.
Calderwood is looking to control Nagazaki's arms but Nagazaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calderwood has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagazaki can do to turn this around?
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki tries to land a front kick but Calderwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calderwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagazaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagazaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood tries to land a body kick
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calderwood trying to control the position here.
Calderwood working for submissions but it's allowed Nagazaki to get to half guard.
Nagazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagazaki stands up and beckons Calderwood to join him on the feet.
Calderwood lands a head kick. Nagazaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagazaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderwood throws out the jab.
Nagazaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Calderwood.
Nagazaki is looking to clinch.
Nagazaki blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood tests Nagazaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagazaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calderwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagazaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calderwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calderwood scores with a head kick. Nagazaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Calderwood.
Nagazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagazaki wants to clinch.
A jab from Calderwood misses.
Calderwood throws a leg kick
and Nagazaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calderwood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Calderwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calderwood prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Calderwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderwood.
Calderwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Calderwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagazaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderwood's elbow.
Nagazaki is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Nagazaki - that landed with a thud.
Carlos Calderwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calderwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagazaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Calderwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calderwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Nagazaki is rocked!
BOOM! Calderwood lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagazaki. Nagazaki tries to recover but Calderwood is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagazaki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Calderwood!
Carlos Calderwood 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Salter (ranked 3114 p4p, 5458 weight class) and Akira Tatakai (ranked 311 p4p, 427 weight class). Salter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Or Alive. Akira Tatakai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
25
144
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
142
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Salter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Tatakai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter defending well as Tatakai loads up on a big left hand.
Tatakai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salter backs up against the cage.
Tatakai cracks a nice hook into Salter's ribs.
A slow jab from Tatakai misses its intended target.
Salter shoots in for a double leg but Tatakai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatakai connects with the punch.
Salter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salter avoids the body shot from Tatakai.
Tatakai lands a jab to the nose.
Salter gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tatakai is looking for a sweep. Salter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salter wants to take a breather but Tatakai is having none of it.
Salter moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tatakai.
Tatakai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tatakai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Salter!
As Sam Salter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It feels good to be back on the winning side of things. Lets keep this momentum and go after the strap'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Grubbs (ranked 2190 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Kai Kahanui (ranked 285 p4p, 430 weight class). Kai Kahanui has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
195
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
185
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
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, Kai Kahanui!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui tests Grubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grubbs tries to move into range but Kahanui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahanui moves away.
Kahanui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand
and Kahanui counters with a nice uppercut.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahanui throws out the jab.
Kahanui throws a jab but it's blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahanui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahanui now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grubbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahanui blocks a jab.
Kahanui has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grubbs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A lazy left from Grubbs finds it's target.
Grubbs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahanui.
Kahanui has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grubbs scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grubbs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kahanui is out of range and Grubbs settles back down.
Grubbs tries a low kick but Kahanui avoids it.
Kahanui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grubbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahanui.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahanui. That snapped Grubbs's head back.
Kahanui throws a hook to the side of Grubbs's head but Grubbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Grubbs misses with a left hand
and Kahanui counters with a huge left! Grubbs is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahanui isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Grubbs from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahanui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kahanui!
Kai Kahanui 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunthark Firebrand (ranked 2395 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Darragh Fiachna (ranked 307 p4p, 384 weight class). Fiachna has chosen Viking Death March as his entrance music. Gunthark Firebrand has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
215
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
19
216
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunthark Firebrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firebrand misses with a wild body shot.
Fiachna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Firebrand lands with a good body shot.
Fiachna slips a straight right by Firebrand.
Fiachna moves forwards but Firebrand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiachna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Firebrand to score with a decent uppercut.
Firebrand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiachna's hands.
Firebrand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firebrand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiachna was well out of range. Poor timing from Firebrand.
Fiachna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firebrand.
Fiachna needs to keep his hands up - Firebrand had a free shot at his head there.
Fiachna is rocked!
It looks like Darragh Fiachna has been cut.
Fiachna is aggressively charging in as Firebrand backs up avoiding any damage. Firebrand tosses out a jab and Fiachna runs right into it face first! Fiachna is out cold! Firebrand dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fiachna's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunthark Firebrand!
Gunthark Firebrand 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
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Lee (ranked 2642 p4p, 2072 weight class) and Guy Leblond (ranked 283 p4p, 234 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
145
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
165 cm
19
145
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblond thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leblond!
Leblond is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Leblond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leblond.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Leblond managing to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leblond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Leblond's legs - danger averted.
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leblond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Leblond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee wants to take a breather but Leblond is having none of it.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Leblond tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Leblond tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leblond tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leblond is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leblond sprawls well. Leblond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblond tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblond stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblond is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Leblond circles away and we're back to standing.
Leblond gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leblond working a defensive guard here.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leblond is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee trying to control from Leblond's half guard. Leblond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leblond shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leblond enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leblond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is pushing down on Leblond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leblond is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Leblond is defending well.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leblond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is stalling here. Leblond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leblond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Leblond creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leblond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee landing strikes from the bottom.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Leblond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cj Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblond sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stays in close to Leblond's body and controls the position.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leblond for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblond is one step ahead there.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leblond's half guard.
Leblond wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Lee!
A very excited looking Cj Lee 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
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1882 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 212 p4p, 332 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
20
165
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
160
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alderidge defends well and Niaz ends up having to push Alderidge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
Niaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alderidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alderidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderidge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is trying to keep Alderidge in close.
Alderidge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alderidge has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Alderidge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niaz trying to control the position.
Alderidge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alderidge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Alderidge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alderidge is stalling in the full guard.
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alderidge has passed into half guard!
Alderidge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Niaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Alderidge.
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Alderidge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alderidge is trying to control. Niaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderidge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alderidge slips a nice elbow through Niaz's hands, connecting with Niaz's forehead.
Alderidge throwing shots but Niaz is blocking nicely.
Alderidge content to control rather than advance.
Alderidge working Niaz over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Alderidge stalling away here and it's allowed Niaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Niaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alderidge is one step ahead there.
Niaz working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alderidge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alderidge being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab from Alderidge.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alderidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niaz fails with the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
Alderidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niaz drives through with a takedown into Alderidge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Alderidge controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz advances to half guard.
Alderidge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alderidge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Alderidge missing with punches from the back.
Niaz tries to escape but Alderidge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alderidge scores with strikes from the back.
Will Alderidge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alderidge has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Niaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Niaz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Alderidge looking to hold on to the position here but Niaz rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Niaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alderidge's guard.
Niaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Niaz won't allow Alderidge to sweep him here.
Niaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niaz looking to pass the guard.
Alderidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Alderidge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niaz trying to control but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
Niaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Niaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Niaz trying to control but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge blocks a head kick by Niaz.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Alderidge circles away easily
and Niaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alderidge is fending him off so far but Niaz persists. Nope, Alderidge circles away and we're back to standing.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alderidge wants it to stay on the feet.
Alderidge cracks Niaz with a good jab.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alderidge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch but Alderidge is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz slips a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Niaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alderidge's guard.
Alderidge keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alderidge is keeping the position for now.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Alderidge keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alderidge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alderidge pulls Niaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Niaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Niaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alderidge controlling Niaz's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alderidge sprawls well. Alderidge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alderidge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alderidge cracks Niaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Alderidge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alderidge might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niaz fails with the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niaz has time to react.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Niaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Alderidge sprawls well. He's pushed Niaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alderidge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Niaz is rocked!
Niaz leaves his chin hanging out and Alderidge seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Niaz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ranger Alderidge 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
