 |
DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kole Mack (ranked 24127 p4p, 24119 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 761 p4p, 753 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?
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
219
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
213
0 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kole Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mack or perhaps it was just good defense by Hasselhoff, which made it look bad.
Hasselhoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hasselhoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mack staying out of range there.
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Hasselhoff misses.
Mack has closed the distance and engaged Hasselhoff in a clinch.
Mack blocks an elbow strike.
Hasselhoff misses with a body punch.
Hasselhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Hasselhoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hasselhoff tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasselhoff has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hasselhoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hasselhoff fails to land.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack blocks a body shot from Hasselhoff.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Hasselhoff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hasselhoff throws an elbow but misses.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasselhoff fakes the leg kick and cracks Mack in the body.
Hasselhoff throws a right and a left that Mack avoids nicely.
Hasselhoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Mack is just out of range.
Hasselhoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasselhoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Hasselhoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Misha Hasselhoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasselhoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hasselhoff throws a body kick that misses
and Mack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack closes the distance and clinches.
Hasselhoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasselhoff lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasselhoff.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
Mack blocks a body shot from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch to the body.
Hasselhoff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hasselhoff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasselhoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack lands a left hand.
Hasselhoff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mack's defenses.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasselhoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Mack.
Mack working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hasselhoff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mack is trying to push Hasselhoff away but Hasselhoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Mack.
A short right from Mack.
Mack blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries to clinch but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Mack blocking some punches.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasselhoff blocks an uppercut.
Hasselhoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hasselhoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasselhoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Hasselhoff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Hasselhoff throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasselhoff circles away.
Hasselhoff scores with a push kick.
Hasselhoff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff lands a big head kick that sends Mack tumbling to the mat! Hasselhoff takes a step backwards and waves Mack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Kole Mack has been cut.
Mack leaves his chin hanging out and Hasselhoff seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mack crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misha Hasselhoff!
A very excited looking Misha Hasselhoff 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Foster (ranked 6985 p4p, 24184 weight class) and Antero Aalto (ranked 728 p4p, 739 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
20
217
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
19
224
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aalto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Foster saw that one coming.
Aalto shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foster takes one on the button.
It looks like Carl Foster has been cut.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Foster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Foster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave in the buildup to the fight.
Aalto dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aalto fails with the takedown.
Foster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aalto dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Aalto's head and hops out.
Foster throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aalto tries to clinch up
and Foster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aalto moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
As Aalto backs away, Foster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Foster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Aalto misses
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
Aalto misses with a takedown
and Foster counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
As Aalto backs away, Foster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Foster's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aalto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aalto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Aalto digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
Carl Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Foster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
Foster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Foster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aalto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster pulls Aalto in close to prevent any damage.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Aalto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Foster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster wants to control the position but Aalto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster tries to roll over but Aalto keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aalto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aalto content to control rather than advance.
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aalto passes into side control!
Foster is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foster prevents Aalto from improving position.
Foster is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Aalto works to advance to full mount. Foster defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Aalto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Foster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
Foster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aalto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Foster misses its target.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aalto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Aalto gets a takedown into half guard.
Foster controlling the position for now.
Aalto is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Foster has his hands on Aalto's head, controlling the position.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Foster throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aalto 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.
Aalto stops Foster from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Carl Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foster counters with a straight right hand.
Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aalto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster has his foot on Aalto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aalto works his way back into a safe position though.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aalto prevents Foster from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foster is just riding it out for now. Aalto eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Foster.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Foster!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aranchai Kiatpatarphan (ranked 1899 p4p, 6275 weight class) and Asher Short (ranked 189 p4p, 459 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
20
154
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
145
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asher Short!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Short avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan slips under a jab.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Short uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatpatarphan.
The fighters circling - Kiatpatarphan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Short counters with a leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Short fails to land with a series of punches.
Short is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Kiatpatarphan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Short dips to his left and cracks Kiatpatarphan with an uppercut!
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Short misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
Short chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiatpatarphan can pounce on him.
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
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!
Kiatpatarphan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Short.
Kiatpatarphan digs a good body shot into Short's ribs.
Short pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Short misses its intended target.
Short bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Short.
Short misses with a leg kick.
Short throws a combination. Kiatpatarphan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook to the side of Short's head but Short sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Short moved out of range.
Short is looking for the big counter here.
Short avoids the head kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan drives through and clinches with Short against the cage.
Short has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Short creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan prevents a body shot from Short.
Short breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Short circles away from the clinch attempt.
Short just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiatpatarphan.
Good shot there by Short.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Short.
Short throws a leg kick
enabling Kiatpatarphan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatpatarphan's shoulder, as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid the shot.
Short lands with a nice body punch.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a jab when Short was well out of range.
Short stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiatpatarphan.
A telegraphed right hand from Short misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiatpatarphan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shorts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiatpatarphan lands a head kick!
Short throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiatpatarphan sizes up Short with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kiatpatarphan darts in and clinches Short up against the cage.
Short working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Short prevents a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Short.
Short breaks the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Short misses with a double jab.
Short walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a hook. Short tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kiatpatarphan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Short does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kiatpatarphan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Short paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Short appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Short on the side of the head.
Short is looking to slow Kiatpatarphan down with leg kicks.
Short misses with a two punch combination.
Short throws a leg kick but Kiatpatarphan checks it.
Kiatpatarphan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Short.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a jab to the body
and Short connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Short with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Short.
Kiatpatarphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiatpatarphan throws out a powerful jab.
Kiatpatarphan drops his hands momentarily and Short takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a jab but it's blocked by Short.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiatpatarphan dodges the punch combination from Short.
Short lands a leg kick that knocks Kiatpatarphan off balance momentarily.
Short throws a looping overhand right but Kiatpatarphan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short moves forwards but Kiatpatarphan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Short pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiatpatarphan misses its target.
Short keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatpatarphan.
Short throws a big shot that misses.
Short misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiatpatarphan.
A left lands for Kiatpatarphan.
A big left from Short misses.
Kiatpatarphan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Short throws a chopping leg kick but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Short misses with an uppercut.
Short fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kiatpatarphan misses.
Short misses with a straight right.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick but Short checks it.
Kiatpatarphan ducks right into an uppercut from Short.
Short throws a hook to the side of Kiatpatarphan's head but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatpatarphan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Short lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan prevents Short from breaking the clinch.
Short blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Kiatpatarphan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiatpatarphan has double underhooks.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiatpatarphan tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short lands a right hand.
Short lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Short misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan working aggressively here.
Kiatpatarphan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Short on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiatpatarphan. Kiatpatarphan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiatpatarphan slips a jab from Short.
It looked like Kiatpatarphan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Short.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
An inside leg kick from Short misses.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is winning the standup battle so far.
Short takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiatpatarphan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body kick.
Kiatpatarphan staying out of range there.
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range as Short strikes.
Kiatpatarphan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Short's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Short moved out of range.
Short misses the jab.
Kiatpatarphan staying out of range there.
Kiatpatarphan tried to counter with a leg kick but Short avoided it.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKiatpatarphan.
A good leg kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Short walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiatpatarphan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kiatpatarphan moves in looking to clinch but Short pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short throws a hook to the side of Kiatpatarphan's head but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a nice body punch.
Short listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatpatarphan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Short misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiatpatarphan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiatpatarphan throws out a loose jab but Short uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short throws a lazy right hand but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiatpatarphan throwing a counter right hand but Short manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan moves away from the strike by Short.
Short misses with an uppercut
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a solid body kick.
Kiatpatarphan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Short has time to react.
Short ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Short takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kiatpatarphan feints and then cracks Short's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Short down.
A big right from Kiatpatarphan misses.
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 Aranchai Kiatpatarphan will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
Short throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatpatarphan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan misses the shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a jab.
Kiatpatarphan throwing a counter right hand but Short manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Short. Short obviously looking to wear him down.
Short 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.
Short throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiatpatarphan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Short just manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Short.
Kiatpatarphan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Short under the eye.
Short misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Short!
Kiatpatarphan thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Kiatpatarphan lands a body shot.
A jab from Short finds it's way through Kiatpatarphan's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
It seemed like Short was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Short there.
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Short.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot
letting Short counter with a right hand.
Kiatpatarphan tries to clinch there but Short circles away.
A little jabbing left from Short on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Short has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Short's head.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short looks to throw the jab but Kiatpatarphan is out of range.
Short throws a big shot that misses.
Short jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Short throws a leg kick which misses Kiatpatarphan's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiatpatarphan blocks the leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Short.
Kiatpatarphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping left.
Short swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Short lands with a good body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a kick to the body.
Short throws a shot from downtown. Kiatpatarphan moves away and avoids it.
Short throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Short fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Short softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Short or not.
Short blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan struggles to land a body shot inside as Short controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Short's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Short fails to land.
Short breaks the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range as Short strikes.
Short scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Short wants to slow Kiatpatarphan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiatpatarphan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Short counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a body shot.
Short is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiatpatarphan.
Short throws a low kick but Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan tries to bum rush Short with a series of wild strikes but Short uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a two punch combination.
Kiatpatarphan backing away here, and Short unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asher Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Short scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiatpatarphan should have avoided that one.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Short throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan tries a head kick but it misses.
Short gets tackled into the cage by Kiatpatarphan. Kiatpatarphan maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Short scores with a nice short uppercut.
Short tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan has Short pressed against the cage, preventing Short from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Short.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Kiatpatarphan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Short.
Short has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Short swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
A short uppercut from Short.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Short comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiatpatarphan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Santos (ranked 2804 p4p, 3590 weight class) and Ruben Flijers (ranked 368 p4p, 470 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
208
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
200
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
Flijers scores with a punch to the head.
Flijers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flijers connects with a body shot.
Flijers scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flijers cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flijers takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Flijers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flijers swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flijers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flijers clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 Santos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruben Flijers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flijers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flijers bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Santos! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Santos controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flijers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to stand up but Flijers isn't so interested in that idea.
Flijers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flijers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flijers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flijers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flijers scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flijers scores with a shot to the body.
Flijers with a hook.
Flijers takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Flijers lands.
Flijers slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flijers jabs at Santos's body.
Nice jab there from Flijers.
Flijers scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Flijers catches Santos napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Santos to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flijers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Flijers.
Santos has control of Flijers's left arm, preventing Flijers from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Flijers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Flijers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flijers catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flijers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flijers misses the shot to the body.
Flijers jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Flijers.
Flijers drops his shoulder and cracks Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos goes down! Can Flijers finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is pulling down on Flijers's head. It's preventing any offense from Flijers, at least for the moment.
Flijers is stalling in the full guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Flijers tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Flijers wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flijers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flijers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flijers throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos tries for a takedown but Flijers circles away easily
and Flijers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flijers lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruben Flijers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flijers cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Flijers throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Santos stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Flijers follows into mount!
Flijers looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flijers controlling from mount.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flijers controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flijers with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Flijers tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Flijers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos holds on for dear life.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Flijers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flijers looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Flijers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Flijers lands a jab.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Flijers.
Flijers drops his shoulder and cracks Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos goes down! Can Flijers finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flijers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Flijers 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flijers 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos tries to clinch there but Flijers circles away.
Ruben Flijers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flijers lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flijers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flijers cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
A jab from Flijers finds it's way through Santos's defenses.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flijers.
Bruno Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Flijers lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Flijers.
Flijers avoiding damage.
Flijers jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Flijers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos wants to control from the top but Flijers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flijers holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruben Flijers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flijers wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos 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.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Flijers punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Flijers catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Flijers scores with a body shot.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Flijers.
Flijers scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flijers cracks Santos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Santos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Flijers pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Santos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Flijers!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Flijers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Moon (ranked 4130 p4p, 3064 weight class) and Tatu Lehto (ranked 506 p4p, 404 weight class). Ty Moon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tatu Lehto's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
27
178
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
180
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Moon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ty Moon has been cut.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Moon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon lands with a short shot to the head.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Moon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a series of punches but Lehto avoids them all with ease.
Lehto defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
Lehto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ty Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Moon saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs.
Moon throws a leg kick
and Lehto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lehto.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Moon throws an elbow but it misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Moon is blocking nicely.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto lands a nice knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon pushes off an throws an elbow but Lehto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moon throws an elbow but misses.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto landing knees 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!
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Moon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moon.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Moon throws a right and a left that Lehto avoids nicely.
Moon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Moon sets himself, and Lehto steps forward looking for the clinch! Moon avoids it this time.
Lehto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lehto.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon misses with a double jab
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon checks the leg kick.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Moon misses with a double jab.
Lehto throws a low kick but Moon avoids it.
Moon lands a head shot.
Lehto dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ty Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Tatu Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a left hand.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lehto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lehto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tatu Lehto made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 2498 p4p, 2172 weight class) and Takahiro Yoshida (ranked 308 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
28
165
7 - 3 - 1 |
|
175 cm
25
162
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Kalishnikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Kalishnikov cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Yoshida swings for the body but Kalishnikov moves out of range.
Yoshida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalishnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalishnikov clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalishnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Vladimir Kalishnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Yoshida.
Yoshida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida looking for a takedown.
Kalishnikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalishnikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kalishnikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kalishnikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DK MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kalishnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalishnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalishnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalishnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.
Yoshida stays in close to Kalishnikov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalishnikov has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalishnikov trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Kalishnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshida.
Kalishnikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Kalishnikov 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.
Kalishnikov wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida won't allow Kalishnikov to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Kalishnikov from controlling successfully.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Kalishnikov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalishnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalishnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalishnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalishnikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalishnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalishnikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Kalishnikov keeps him under control.
Kalishnikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been informed that Yoshida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov is trying to control. Yoshida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Kalishnikov seems content to control.
Kalishnikov wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Kalishnikov is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kalishnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshida is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kalishnikov 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.
Yoshida is staying active underneath Kalishnikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalishnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Kalishnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kalishnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida shoots and misses
and Kalishnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalishnikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoshida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalishnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshida. Yoshida gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladimir Kalishnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Yoshida.
Yoshida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalishnikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kalishnikov is pressed up against the cage. Yoshida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalishnikov down to the mat. Kalishnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoshida fails with the takedown
enabling Kalishnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yoshida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalishnikov struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kalishnikov wants to control but Yoshida postures up.
Takahiro Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalishnikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida moves into full guard.
Yoshida striking off his back but it's not causing Kalishnikov any problems.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalishnikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalishnikov trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalishnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Kalishnikov is holding on to half guard well.
Kalishnikov is trying to control but can't.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Kalishnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throwing shots but Kalishnikov is blocking nicely.
Yoshida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yoshida prevents Kalishnikov from improving his position.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yoshida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalishnikov is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Kalishnikov trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Kalishnikov is a slippery customer.
Kalishnikov is trying to control but can't.
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Kalishnikov is working from the bottom.
Kalishnikov wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalishnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalishnikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalishnikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Kalishnikov is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalishnikov is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takahiro Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalishnikov.
Yoshida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalishnikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalishnikov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalishnikov controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalishnikov has wrist control.
Kalishnikov is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Kalishnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalishnikov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalishnikov is on top in guard.
Kalishnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalishnikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kalishnikov looking to pass the guard.
Kalishnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalishnikov forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Kalishnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalishnikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoshida bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kalishnikov 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.
Kalishnikov trying to control the position.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses.
Yoshida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kalishnikov is controlling Yoshida's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida 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.
Kalishnikov working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida is working Kalishnikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalishnikov trying to control the position.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida throwing shots but Kalishnikov is blocking nicely.
Yoshida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalishnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kalishnikov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalishnikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yoshida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yoshida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalishnikov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Kalishnikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshida 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Yoshida!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 2472 p4p, 2600 weight class) and Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 305 p4p, 320 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by DLZ by TV on the Radio. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
22
155
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
158
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Risin lands a jab to the nose.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman moves in looking to clinch but Risin pushes him off.
Pinkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinkman connects with a body shot.
Risin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Risin lands a nice shot that snaps Pinkman's head back.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body.
Pinkman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Risin was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinkman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinkman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinkman working some strikes from top position.
Pinkman won't allow Risin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinkman 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.
Risin wants to stand and escape but Pinkman is having none of it.
Pinkman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Risin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pinkman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinkman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinkman stands and throws Risin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Risin some visible discomfort.
Pinkman moves into full mount!
Pinkman dominating with strikes here.
Pinkman with shots to the head and body - Risin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pinkman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Risin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Risin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pinkman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Risin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pinkman slips an arm under Risin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pinkman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pinkman is squeezing on Risin like an anaconda would it's prey. Risin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melik Bigbutts (ranked 1076 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Beau Lauzon (ranked 159 p4p, 260 weight class). Bigbutts comes to the cage accompanied by Sir Mix a Lot - Baby Got Back ( I Like Big Butts ). Lauzon has chosen Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
21
205
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
21
220
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melik Bigbutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigbutts thuds a left hand into Lauzon's body.
Bigbutts misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Lauzon.
Lauzon throws a shot from downtown. Bigbutts moves away and avoids it.
Lauzon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bigbutts was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauzon.
Bigbutts defending well as Lauzon loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lauzon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigbutts.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigbutts.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigbutts throws a shot to the body.
Lauzon walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigbutts misses with an uppercut. Lauzon saw that one coming.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lauzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bigbutts scores with a jab. Lauzon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bigbutts moves into range and clinches up with Lauzon.
Bigbutts blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bigbutts.
Lauzon pulls Bigbutts into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigbutts gets to his feet. Lauzon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lauzon scores with a nice right hand.
Lauzon ducks right into an uppercut from Bigbutts.
Lauzon lands a lovely overhand right.
Bigbutts just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon throws a jab when Bigbutts was well out of range.
Lauzon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigbutts.
Nice uppercut there from Bigbutts.
Lauzon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beau Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigbutts misses with a straight right.
Bigbutts connects with a body shot.
Lauzon slips a jab from Bigbutts.
Bigbutts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigbutts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigbutts lands a jab to the head.
Bigbutts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG TRAINING GROUNDS in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Lauzon misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigbutts swivels and escapes.
Lauzon throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzon swings for the body but Bigbutts moves out of range.
Bigbutts moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigbutts to score with a decent uppercut.
Lauzon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bigbutts in his tracks.
Lauzon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigbutts.
Lauzon throws out a counter right but Bigbutts avoids it with no problem.
Lauzon takes one on the button.
Bigbutts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lauzon at a distance.
Bigbutts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigbutts throws out the jab.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Bigbutts saw that one coming.
It looked like Bigbutts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lauzon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lauzon jabs Bigbutts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bigbutts lands with a nice body punch.
Lauzon throws a body punch but Bigbutts moves out of range.
Bigbutts lands a jab to the nose.
Lauzon takes one to the chin there.
Bigbutts darts in and clinches Lauzon up against the cage.
Bigbutts can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigbutts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bigbutts swings for the body but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon scores with a hook to the body. Bigbutts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Bigbutts coming out on top.
Bigbutts defending well as Lauzon loads up on a big left hand.
Bigbutts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigbutts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lauzon lands a head shot.
Bigbutts wants to clinch.
Melik Bigbutts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzon digs a good hook to Bigbutts's body.
Bigbutts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bigbutts misses with a looping right.
Lauzon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigbutts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigbutts blocks a jab.
Lauzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzon throws an overhand right that lands on Bigbutts's shoulder, as Bigbutts tries to avoid the shot.
Bigbutts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lauzon looks to land a left hand but Bigbutts moved out of range nicely.
Lauzon misses with a double jab.
Bigbutts throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Bigbutts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lauzon on the side of the head.
Lauzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lauzon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bigbutts under the eye.
Bigbutts staying out of range there.
Bigbutts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzon to score with a decent uppercut.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigbutts to score with a decent uppercut.
Bigbutts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lauzon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Bigbutts. Beautiful body shot.
Bigbutts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bigbutts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauzon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lauzon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Melik Bigbutts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bigbutts stuffs the takedown attempt from Lauzon. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lauzon, as that shot connected.
Lauzon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lauzon.
Lauzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzon throws a jab when Bigbutts was well out of range.
Bigbutts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Bigbutts blocks a jab.
Lauzon swings widly with a right hand
letting Bigbutts counter with a right hand.
Lauzon throws out a loose jab but Bigbutts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzon missing with a left hand there. Bigbutts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bigbutts circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon scores with a nice head shot.
Bigbutts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Lauzon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bigbutts is just out of range.
Bigbutts misses with a hook.
Lauzon misses with a hook.
Bigbutts slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigbutts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bigbutts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzon.
Lauzon throws a jab when Bigbutts was well out of range.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Bigbutts misses with a body shot.
Bigbutts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bigbutts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bigbutts blocks a jab.
Bigbutts misses with a wild body shot.
Bigbutts jabs at Lauzon's body.
Nice shot by Lauzon.
Bigbutts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Bigbutts ducks under a wild hook from Lauzon.
Bigbutts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lauzon.
Bigbutts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzon tries to keep at a distance but Bigbutts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigbutts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Bigbutts walks into a left hand.
Bigbutts avoids the body shot from Lauzon.
Lauzon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lauzon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigbutts.
Lauzon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bigbutts scores with a hook.
Lauzon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bigbutts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Bigbutts.
Beau Lauzon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigbutts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
A lazy left from Bigbutts finds it's target.
Bigbutts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigbutts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigbutts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lauzon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lauzon.
Lauzon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigbutts blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigbutts controls his hands.
Bigbutts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lauzon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bigbutts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melik Bigbutts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lauzon.
Lauzon jumps guard.
Bigbutts throwing strikes but missing.
Bigbutts stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Bigbutts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bigbutts has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
Lauzon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigbutts keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigbutts trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigbutts is in trouble now - Lauzon has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon trying to control but Bigbutts is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Lauzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bigbutts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Bigbutts is out of range.
Bigbutts takes a swing at Lauzon's ribcage but misses.
Lauzon scores with a nice strike.
Lauzon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bigbutts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigbutts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bigbutts misses with a hook.
Lauzon misses with a looping right.
Bigbutts is looking to counter the offense by Lauzon and move into the clinch.
Bigbutts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzon moves away.
A big left from Lauzon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigbutts slips a jab from Lauzon.
Bigbutts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lauzon clobbers Bigbutts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigbutts. Lauzon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lauzon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bigbutts connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lauzon throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigbutts stuns Lauzon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bigbutts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigbutts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Bigbutts blocks a jab.
Bigbutts moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Lauzon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigbutts sprawls well initially but Lauzon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bigbutts has one foot on Lauzon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bigbutts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bigbutts has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bigbutts wriggles free and stands up.
Bigbutts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigbutts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lauzon at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lauzon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bigbutts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bigbutts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bigbutts scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigbutts lands a nice hook to Lauzon's body. Lauzon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bigbutts slips a straight right by Lauzon.
Bigbutts lands a glancing blow to the side of Lauzon's head.
Lauzon scores with a jab.
Bigbutts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bigbutts misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Bigbutts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigbutts pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Bigbutts tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Bigbutts cracks Lauzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bigbutts misses the shot to the body.
Bigbutts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzon moves away.
Lauzon lunges at Bigbutts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bigbutts's hand.
Bigbutts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bigbutts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bigbutts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a looping left.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigbutts gets caught flat footed, as Lauzon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bigbutts keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Bigbutts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beau Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lauzon pushing down on Bigbutts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bigbutts moves into full guard.
Lauzon trying to control but Bigbutts is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigbutts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Bigbutts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lauzon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bigbutts has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melik Bigbutts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bigbutts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Melik Bigbutts!
Melik Bigbutts 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 1595 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 235 p4p, 254 weight class). Saros has chosen Marko Hietala - Stones as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leevi Saros enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
194
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
21
184
5 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 5 - 1 - 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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saros missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Saros manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Thermometer slips a jab from Saros.
Thermometer jabs Saros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saros misses with a left hand
and Thermometer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Saros's ribs.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Saros moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saros throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saros misses with a double jab.
Saros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saros lands a jab to the head.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Saros moves out of range.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros throws a right and a left that Thermometer avoids nicely.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Saros slips the punch.
Saros scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Saros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermometer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Saros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saros moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Saros throws out a powerful jab.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer misses with a wild combination.
Thermometer lands a head shot.
Saros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thermometer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saros throws a big shot that misses.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saros misses with a wild combination.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Saros moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Saros ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Decent striking displayed by Saros there.
Saros throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Saros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thermometer.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Saros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Saros is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Saros's shoulder, as Saros tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Saros.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Saros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thermometer circles away quickly and effectively.
Saros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saros moves away.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Saros saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Saros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Saros jabs at Thermometer's body.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leevi Saros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Saros does no damage.
Saros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Saros slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Saros lands a nice hook to Thermometer's body. Thermometer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Saros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saros lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saros blocks a jab.
Saros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thermometer at a distance.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Saros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thermometer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saros misses the target.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saros throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Saros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Thermometer jabs Saros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thermometer misses the target.
Saros defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Saros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saros throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saros misses with a body shot.
Thermometer looks to land a combination. Saros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Saros lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saros misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer dodges the punch combination from Saros.
Thermometer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saros's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thermometer misses with a two punch combination.
Saros swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saros lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Saros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thermometer takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
 Saros is rocked!
Thermometer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saros falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thermometer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!
During a confident post fight interview, Rectal Thermometer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 549 p4p, 569 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 85 p4p, 87 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
180
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
179
5 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Lee looks to land a combination but Magrath avoids it well.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Magrath.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is pushing Magrath up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magrath looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magrath's head.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magrath on the side of the head.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
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!
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee slips a jab from Magrath.
Magrath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Magrath
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with the left hand. Magrath knows he should have avoided that one.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Lee keeps Magrath at a distance using the push kick.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Lee slips a straight right by Magrath.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee lands with a straight right. Magrath didn't see that one coming.
Lee with a hook.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath avoids a kick to the body.
Magrath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee keeps Magrath at a distance using the push kick.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Magrath breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Magrath lands.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magrath counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee staying out of range there.
Magrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magrath slips a jab from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magrath defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee slips under a jab from Magrath.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee lands a nice hook to Magrath's body. Magrath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Lee slips under a jab from Magrath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Magrath throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magrath is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magrath back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Magrath has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Magrath connects with a jab.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Magrath's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath connects with a single shot there.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Lee.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Magrath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
A cross from Lee lands.
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!
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magrath cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magrath is out of range.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Lee.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Magrath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Magrath lands.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Magrath with the inside leg kick.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses the body punch
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Magrath catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Magrath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magrath feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magrath scores with a nice body kick.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Magrath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a series of punches but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Lee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Magrath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Magrath swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magrath throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Magrath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Magrath scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magrath is defending well for now.
Magrath is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Magrath into the cage.
Magrath managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Magrath successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Magrath has managed to sweep!
Lee pulls Magrath in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee has his hands on Magrath's head, controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Magrath coming out on top.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Magrath's side.
A jab lands there for Magrath.
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath slips under a jab from Lee.
Magrath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magrath lands a jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Magrath.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magrath connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Lee slips a jab from Magrath.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath with a nice cross.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Lee slips a jab from Magrath.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath digs a good hook to Lee's body.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Magrath explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magrath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magrath is defending well for now.
Magrath throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magrath avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Magrath avoids the damage to the body.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee wants to clinch
and Magrath counters with a left to the body.
Magrath works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Magrath circles away.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magrath manages to circle out of the way.
Magrath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Lee checks a low kick from Magrath.
Magrath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magrath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A nice side step and Magrath releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
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!
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Magrath staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Lee moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath delivers a nice body kick.
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Magrath scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a right and a left that Magrath avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Magrath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Magrath moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath thumps Lee with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magrath. That's going to slow Lee down.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips under a jab from Magrath.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Magrath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Magrath.
Magrath avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magrath.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magrath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magrath blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath jabs at Lee's body.
Magrath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Magrath thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Magrath throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magrath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
