 |
CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Rodriguez (ranked 3798 p4p, 24233 weight class) and Jimmy Newtron (ranked 498 p4p, 726 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
215
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
205 cm
28
200
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Newtron!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newtron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newtron duly obliges.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newtron.
A right-left combo lands from Newtron.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newtron moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
As Rodriguez backs off Newtron throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Newtron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Newtron looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Newtron manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Newtron off the cage and back into range.
Newtron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Newtron.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newtron looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Newtron's shoulder, as Newtron tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newtron's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Newtron misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newtron!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newtron misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newtron throws a combination. Rodriguez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Newtron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Newtron counter with a right hand.
Newtron slips under a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Newtron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Newtron tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newtron looks winded!
Newtron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Newtron misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron staying out of range there.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newtron lands a jab-cross combination.
Newtron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newtron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newtron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Newtron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Newtron.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Newtron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newtron misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Rodriguez.
 It looks like Jimmy Newtron has been cut.
Newtron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Newtron avoids it easily.
Newtron throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Newtron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newtron slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Newtron is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Rodriguez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Newtron! Rodriguez continues to tee off on Newtron, landing with a left and a right! Rodriguez connects with a right hand that leaves Newtron sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santiago Rodriguez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 5946 p4p, 5968 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 553 p4p, 555 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Uestus Johnston has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
157
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
150 cm
26
130
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
A shot to the body from Balboa misses
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa looks to land a body kick but Johnston moved away.
It looked like Johnston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnston lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Johnston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston lands an overhand right.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Johnston had a free shot at his head there.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
Johnston lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa wants to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch position.
Balboa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa fails to land the takedown.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balboa back to the cage. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balboa backs up against the cage.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnston lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnston scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Johnston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balboa doesn't seem phased though.
Johnston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Johnston stuns Balboa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnston swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws out a counter right but Johnston avoids it with no problem.
Balboa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa wants to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch position.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balboa's head.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnston scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa 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.
Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Johnston tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uestus Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Johnston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
Johnston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnston tries a body shot but Balboa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
Johnston stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
It looked like Johnston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balboa on the side of the head.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balboa takes one to the chin there.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with a takedown
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston thuds his right hand into Balboa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
 Balboa is rocked!
Johnston tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Balboa shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a crisp right that sends Balboa to the canvas! Johnston follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uestus Johnston!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Turner (ranked 4362 p4p, 6413 weight class) and Brodie Lee (ranked 487 p4p, 582 weight class). Brodie Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Atticus Turner's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
160
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
162
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Atticus Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Turner stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee pulls Turner in to control the position.
Turner postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee 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.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Atticus Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Lee.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Lee shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Atticus Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Turner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Brodie Lee has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atticus Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
That kick from Turner tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turner throws a left that rocks Lee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Turner dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lee regain composure!
Lee is rocked!
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Brodie Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Turner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Lee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Atticus Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Lee is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Turner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jach Bresnar (ranked 4325 p4p, 5325 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 484 p4p, 528 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?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
165
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
28
150
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jach Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouskal shoots in looking for a takedown but Bresnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mouskal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouskal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bresnar sprawls well. Bresnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mouskal gets slowly back to his feet.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alak Mouskal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouskal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bresnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mouskal's guard.
Bresnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mouskal is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up.
Mouskal wants to get back to his feet but Bresnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Mouskal blocks nicely.
Bresnar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar postures up.
Mouskal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouskal wants to stand but Bresnar is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mouskal tries for a takedown but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jach Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alak Mouskal.
Bresnar leaves Mouskal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bresnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mouskal shoots and misses
and Bresnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mouskal's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar passes Mouskal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bresnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mouskal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bresnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mouskal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mouskal tries to roll over but Bresnar keeps him under control.
Bresnar slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouskal fails with a takedown attempt.
Mouskal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bresnar swivels and escapes.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bresnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mouskal, pushing him back against the cage.
Bresnar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mouskal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bresnar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bresnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouskal can do to turn this around?
Bresnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouskal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bresnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Bresnar clinches up against the cage.
Bresnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mouskal backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bresnar.
Mouskal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bresnar.
Bresnar wants a takedown.
Bresnar effectively controlling the action here.
Bresnar tries to throw a body punch but Mouskal avoids it by throwing Bresnar back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bresnar slowing the pace effectively.
Mouskal is trying to stall.
Mouskal tries to pull guard but Bresnar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bresnar scores with a hook to the body.
Bresnar has Mouskal pressed against the cage.
Mouskal tries to pull guard but Bresnar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jach Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alak Mouskal.
Bresnar misses with a punch to the body.
Mouskal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bresnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bresnar has been working on his balance at Puncher's Chance Collective, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mouskal.
Mouskal fails with a takedown attempt.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouskal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bresnar is defending well.
Bresnar has clasped his hands together around Mouskal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mouskal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bresnar happy to just control the position for now.
Mouskal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bresnar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar tries to control but Mouskal wriggling away.
Bresnar unloading with bombs!
Bresnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mouskal is looking to escape.
Mouskal tries to reverse the position but Bresnar maintains control.
Bresnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bresnar raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bresnar working Mouskal over with strikes here.
Bresnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mouskal's face.
Bresnar looking to control but Mouskal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bresnar lands a big shot there that rocks Mouskal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar tries to control but Mouskal wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bresnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bresnar scores with a shoulder strike.
Mouskal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bresnar after a bit of a struggle.
Bresnar lands with a right to the head.
Mouskal is looking to control Bresnar's arms but Bresnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mouskal has his back to the cage.
Bresnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bresnar pulls guard.
Bresnar trying to control the position here.
Mouskal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouskal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bresnar postures up and lands a big shot to Mouskal's brow.
Bresnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bresnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bresnar advances to half guard.
Bresnar winds up and cracks Mouskal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mouskal is trying to control but can't.
Mouskal wants to stand back up but Bresnar manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mouskal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bresnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mouskal gets back to half guard.
Mouskal trying to hold on to Bresnar's head to control him but Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar slips a nice elbow through Mouskal's hands, connecting with Mouskal's forehead.
Bresnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bresnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bresnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bresnar is keen to just control but Mouskal is a slippery customer.
Jach Bresnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bresnar lands strikes from half guard.
Bresnar controlling the pace.
Bresnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Bresnar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alak Mouskal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bresnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouskal is looking to get back to his feet here but Bresnar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mouskal's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alak Mouskal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bresnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 3660 p4p, 5356 weight class) and Jeremy Scott (ranked 481 p4p, 615 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremy Scott was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
27
205
7 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
186
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muwaitang misses with a double jab.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muwaitang misses with a combination
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Muwaitang didn't expect that.
Muwaitang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muwaitang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muwaitang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muwaitang wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muwaitang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muwaitang wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Muwaitang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muwaitang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muwaitang tries to get out of the position.
Scott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muwaitang is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muwaitang wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
Muwaitang pushes Scott off and gets back to his feet.
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muwaitang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muwaitang wriggles free and stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Muwaitang.
Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muwaitang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Scott is on him like a limpet, forcing Muwaitang back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muwaitang prevents it.
Muwaitang is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.
Muwaitang tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Scott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott looks winded!
Muwaitang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muwaitang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scott fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muwaitang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saipam Muwaitang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muwaitang throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muwaitang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muwaitang connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Scott tumbling to the canvas! Muwaitang pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Scott was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saipam Muwaitang!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lester Neich (ranked 2964 p4p, 4219 weight class) and Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 357 p4p, 474 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fujinuma's choice of entrance music: Yooooooooo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
22
168
11 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
30
140
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Neich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Neich lands.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neich sprawls well. Neich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujinuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Neich punishes Fujinuma's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujinuma is looking to clinch but Neich is avoiding it.
Neich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neich scores with a punch to the head.
Fujinuma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neich throws a one two combo.
Fujinuma throws an off balance right hand
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neich digs a good body shot into Fujinuma's ribs.
Fujinuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fujinuma misses with a takedown
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujinuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Fujinuma clinches up against the cage.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujinuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fujinuma wants a takedown.
Fujinuma has Neich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fujinuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neich leaves Fujinuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neich scores with a nice right hand.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Fujinuma's belly button to the back.
Fujinuma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujinuma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich connects with a nice looking jab.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Neich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Neich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich lands an overhand right.
Neich sizes up Fujinuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fujinuma looks winded!
Fujinuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neich punishes Fujinuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujinuma is defended easily by Neich.
Neich throws a big counter combination but Fujinuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Fujinuma's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujinuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fujinuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fujinuma throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
Neich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neich throws a right hand that Fujinuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujinuma also avoids with ease.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Neich scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujinuma tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujinuma shoots in but Neich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown but Neich shows good takedown defense.
Neich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Fujinuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinuma misses with a takedown
and Fujinuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neich scores with a one two! Fujinuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a three punch combo that has Fujinuma backing up. Fujinuma nods at Neich to acknowledge the strikes.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
Fujinuma walks into a jab.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Fujinuma's head back.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Fujinuma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Hajimaro Fujinuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Neich coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fujinuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fujinuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujinuma is rocked!
Fujinuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Fujinuma takes one on the button.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Fujinuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neich counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujinuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Neich lands the left hand.
Fujinuma misses with an uppercut
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich tests Fujinuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich lands a nice hook to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujinuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fujinuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neich is looking for a counter combo.
Neich lands with a straight right. Fujinuma didn't see that one coming.
Neich lands a two punch combo.
Neich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a two punch combo.
Fujinuma misses with an uppercut
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich digs a good hook to Fujinuma's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujinuma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujinuma scrambles back to his feet.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Nice shot by Neich.
Fujinuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neich circles away.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neich scores with a three punch combo!
Neich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujinuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Neich lands a jab.
Fujinuma is trying desperately to land a takedown but Neich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fujinuma.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fujinuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujinuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujinuma clinches with his opponent.
Neich lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Neich.
Neich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujinuma can do to turn this around?
Fujinuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujinuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujinuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a big right hand! Oh Fujinuma is in trouble here! Neich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
Lester Neich managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dawn (ranked 5768 p4p, 2430 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 637 p4p, 334 weight class). James Murray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Black Dawn's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
28
185
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
197
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn blocks a jab.
Murray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawn pinned against the cage. Dawn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Dawn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Dawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Dawn moved out of range.
Murray blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawn.
Dawn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawn avoids it really well and circles away.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
Dawn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawn is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Dawn.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Dawn misses.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Dawn sprawls well.
Dawn lands a jab to the head.
It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray slips a jab from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Black Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Dawn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray tries for a takedown but Dawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Dawn moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Black Dawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray is looking to slow Dawn down with leg kicks.
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawn.
Murray is rocked!
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Dawn is out of range.
Dawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn jabs at Murray's body.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Dawn moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Dawn scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawn finish him?
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawn moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray cracks Dawn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Dawn ducks down to avoid it.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawn.
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawn is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murray.
Murray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray avoids the attempt from Dawn to control.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dawn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray looking to finish with strikes here!
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Black Dawn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Dawn shows good takedown defense.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Dawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawn misses with a body punch
and Dawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawn lands the left hand.
Dawn misses with a wild body shot.
Dawn works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Dawn moves his leg out of the way.
Dawn is looking to clinch.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawn.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawn connects with the punch.
Dawn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Dawn scores with a nice strike.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Dawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawn lands with a right hand.
Dawn throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawn.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Dawn misses with the head strike.
Dawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Dawn throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
 It looks like Black Dawn has been cut.
Black Dawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray is working for takedown but Dawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Dawn.
Murray blocks a body shot from Dawn.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murray lands a right hand.
Dawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawn clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawn backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Dawn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawn lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawn as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws out a counter right but Dawn avoids it with no problem.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dawn as he connects with a hook.
Dawn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Dawn blocks it.
Dawn throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Dawn ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Dawn tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawn is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Dawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Dawn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray looks for a takedown but Dawn sprawls well.
Murray misses with a hook.
Dawn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dawn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Murray misses.
Dawn slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Dawn with an uppercut!
Dawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawn.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray staying out of range there.
Dawn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray darts in looking for a takedown but Dawn gets double underhooks and turns Murray into the cage.
Jab, jab by Dawn - just one landing.
Dawn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as Murray shoots in.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawn misses with a looping left.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawn.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Dawn throws out a powerful jab.
Dawn jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawn scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
James Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Murray throws a low kick but Dawn avoids it.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawn tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawn to the ground. Dawn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawn circles away.
Murray gets a double leg takedown into Dawn's guard.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black Dawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dawn!
Black Dawn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliz Gracie (ranked 1000 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Hinski Grang (ranked 147 p4p, 364 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched. Grang has chosen JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
34
190
13 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
28
222
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliz Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Grang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Grang's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stops Grang from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grang is retaining full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grang manages to break the clinch.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grang as he jumps to the side.
Grang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grang tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grang to the ground. Grang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Grang sprawls well.
Grang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Gracie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Grang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hinski Grang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Eliz Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I mean good job to Hinski, theres nothing I can change about how I performed tonight, I know we had beef but shit happens, maybe we can run it back in the future, enjoy that belt but I aint done with you. See you soon boy.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
