 |
BMF 8- Brawlin' for Benjamins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bagwell (ranked 24642 p4p, 24221 weight class) and Tony Norris (ranked 593 p4p, 600 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.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
240
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
26
281
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Norris!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris has picked Bagwell up - he's going for a ride! Norris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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.
Norris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 It looks like Ken Bagwell has been cut.
Bagwell is trying to stand up here but Norris is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris trying to mount his opponent but Bagwell defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell trying to control but Norris postures up.
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Bagwell defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Norris controlling the pace.
Bagwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norris slips a nice elbow through Bagwell's hands, connecting with Bagwell's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norris passes to full mount!
Bagwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Norris unloading with bombs!
Norris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norris avoids the attempt from Bagwell to control.
Norris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bagwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bagwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norris unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bagwell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Norris celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Norris!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Lee (ranked 5999 p4p, 24738 weight class) and Marciz Zombermens (ranked 562 p4p, 598 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
170
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
19
175
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marciz Zombermens!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee clinches up with Zombermens and pushes him back against the cage.
Zombermens is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Zombermens fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zombermens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee has Zombermens up against the cage in a clinch.
Zombermens is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryker Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marciz Zombermens.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Zombermens clinches.
Zombermens tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombermens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.
Zombermens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zombermens struggling a bit here.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zombermens, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zombermens's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zombermens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zombermens parries the strikes from Lee easily there. Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zombermens to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombermens is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee swings around for an armbar but Zombermens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Lee 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.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zombermens rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Zombermens is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryker Lee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Douglas (ranked 5085 p4p, 24635 weight class) and Chris Laird (ranked 515 p4p, 594 weight class). The key to victory for Arthur Douglas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
260
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
23
235
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Laird!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas lands a jab.
Laird shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laird tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Douglas scores with a body shot.
Douglas scores with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Douglas knocks Laird out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Douglas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Libor Lunak (ranked 4803 p4p, 5603 weight class) and Aythami Garcia (ranked 493 p4p, 542 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
18
286
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
24
255
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aythami Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Lunak's guard.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lunak keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Lunak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia pushing down on Lunak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Lunak dodges it nicely.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Lunak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia stops Lunak from getting back to his feet.
Lunak is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lunak tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garcia manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lunak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Garcia with the ground and pound from mount.
Lunak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lunak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lunak shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to ground and pound but Lunak is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lunak is trying to stand up.
Garcia punching from mount but Lunak doing a good job of avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Lunak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lunak hang on?
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lunak is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garcia misses with a head shot.
Garcia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lunak is surviving well by controlling Garcia's body position as best he can.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garcia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lunak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aythami Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lunak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garcia will feel that in the morning.
Lunak lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Lunak takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Aythami Garcia has been cut.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lunak delivers a nice body kick.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Lunak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Lunak lands a brutal head kick. Garcia looks out on his feet and Lunak throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Libor Lunak!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Mendoza (ranked 4748 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 491 p4p, 490 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Mendoza tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendoza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva kicks off Mendoza and gets to his feet.
Mendoza tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza lands a head shot.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mendoza swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stands up out of the half guard.
Mendoza sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza throws a one two combo.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendoza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Guillermo Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendoza to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Silva pulls guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Silva is controlling Mendoza's trapped leg to prevent Mendoza from advancing to side control.
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 Guillermo Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Mendoza lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendoza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Silva is rocked!
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!
Silva forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Mendoza wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendoza after a bit of a struggle.
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.
Silva pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two 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.
Mendoza trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guillermo Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva walks into a jab.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza lands with a good body shot.
Silva has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a takedown but Mendoza manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Mendoza tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Guillermo Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendoza connects with a looping right hand.
Mendoza with a hook.
Mendoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Mendoza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendoza drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mendoza is looking for the KO!
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendoza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Silva.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Mendoza stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendoza after a bit of a struggle.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendoza walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendoza throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
A left and a right from Mendoza both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Guillermo Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mendoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendoza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendoza wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Silva is looking to escape.
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendoza is working away from the top position though.
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.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Mendoza looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jose Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendoza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendoza, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Mendoza!
After winning the bout, Guillermo Mendoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanislav (ranked 4069 p4p, 4312 weight class) and Petr Vrabec (ranked 369 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
19
150
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
19
148
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec keeps the fight on the outside.
Vrabec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanislav to the ground. Vrabec is now in Stanislav's guard.
Stanislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrabec drops back looking for a leg! Stanislav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanislav manages to kick Vrabec off! Vrabec jumps back into Stanislav's guard.
Stanislav working a defensive guard here.
Vrabec looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislav throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vrabec uses it to pass to side control.
Stanislav wants to control but Vrabec postures up.
Vrabec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav regains half guard.
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.
Stanislav moves into full guard.
Vrabec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanislav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrabec defends it easily.
Vrabec wants to pass the guard but Stanislav is keeping the position.
Stanislav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec is pushing down on Stanislav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanislav is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrabec has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vrabec prevents Stanislav from improving his position.
Stanislav trying to control here.
Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanislav defends it well.
Stanislav is trying to maintain the position but Vrabec is very close to passing his half guard.
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanislav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanislav tries to get to full guard but Vrabec has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav is working hard here to advance position.
Vrabec seems to be working for a kimura but Stanislav defends the submission attempt.
Stanislav wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanislav is looking to control Vrabec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanislav avoid being mounted?
Vrabec seems to be working for a kimura but Stanislav defends the submission attempt.
Stanislav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanislav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrabec trying to pass the guard but Stanislav defending well.
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.
Stanislav actively working from the bottom here.
Stanislav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrabec pulls his head out easily.
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.
Vrabec looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stanislav is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vrabec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanislav gets a double leg takedown into Vrabec's guard.
Stanislav trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Petr Vrabec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanislav looking to pass the guard.
Stanislav looking to sit in guard and control but Vrabec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vrabec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stanislav is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stanislav has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislav slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vrabec.
Vrabec keeping full guard, as Stanislav tries to pass.
Stanislav trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Stanislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vrabec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanislav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanislav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stanislav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrabec keeping moving, preventing Stanislav from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav pushing down on Vrabec's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stanislav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrabec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanislav.
Vrabec regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vrabec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanislav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanislav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Stanislav wants to control from the top but Vrabec keeps moving.
Vrabec working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vrabec dives in and grabs Stanislav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislav pushes down on Vrabec's head and hops out.
Vrabec checks a leg kick.
Vrabec shoots in and gets a takedown into Stanislav's guard.
Vrabec throwing strikes but missing.
Stanislav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrabec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrabec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanislav working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stanislav dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stanislav drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vrabec is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Stanislav.
Stanislav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrabec, who protects the arm well.
Vrabec tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stanislav's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stanislav thows a huge punch but Vrabec dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav throwing shots but Vrabec is blocking nicely.
Vrabec has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanislav is working away from the top position though.
Stanislav is stalling here. Vrabec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stanislav seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vrabec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stanislav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vrabec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanislav pulls his head out easily.
Vrabec moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stanislav is looking to pass into half guard but Vrabec pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vrabec is in guard.
Stanislav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrabec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrabec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanislav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrabec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrabec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stanislav looking to control.
Vrabec drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vrabec as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stanislav screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vrabec! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petr Vrabec!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Zeal (ranked 3877 p4p, 4954 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 434 p4p, 506 weight class). Kilo Zeal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Drop's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
250
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
199 cm
18
278
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilo Zeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drop moves into range and clinches up with Zeal.
Drop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Zeal is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Drop.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Drop.
It looks like Kilo Zeal has been cut.
Drop has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Zeal goes down! Drop pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
 Zeal is rocked!
Zeal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drop cracks Zeal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Zeal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drop scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zeal is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Drop can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Drop!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wells (ranked 4397 p4p, 4381 weight class) and Fuji Kasai (ranked 144 p4p, 143 weight class). Kenneth Wells has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
300
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
25
334
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fuji Kasai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells stalks Kasai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasai's face. Kasai staggers backwards, shaken.
Wells cracks Kasai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wells has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kasai to stand back up!
Kasai is rocked!
Kasai with a poor takedown
and Wells counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kasai to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Wells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenneth Wells!
Kenneth Wells seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Fuji Kasai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Welp'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Doc (ranked 3601 p4p, 4294 weight class) and Pentti Koyri (ranked 409 p4p, 473 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
19
265
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
199 cm
19
235
1 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Doc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Koyri!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doc has time to react.
Koyri sizes up Doc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pentti Koyri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Koyri. That snapped Doc's head back.
Doc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koyri throws a hook but Doc avoids it easily.
Doc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koyri sprawls and moves away.
Doc moves away from the strike by Koyri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koyri.
Koyri misses with a hook. Doc ducked under it nicely.
Doc feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koyri cracks Doc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koyri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koyri drops Doc with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Doc looks back up at him and smiles so Koyri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Doc is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doc glances at the clock... BAM! Koyri nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Doc crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Doc is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pentti Koyri!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 2446 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Andre King (ranked 337 p4p, 382 weight class). Andre King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
26
190
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
23
191
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre King!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
King has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a knee strike.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King prevents a body shot from Brown.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
King prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Brown 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.
King wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working King over with strikes.
King wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into King's guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
King looking to control.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Brown!
John Brown is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
