 |
C73: Tofail vs. Muller PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 2013 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 204 p4p, 321 weight class). Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. Nathan Wallace had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
43
146
35 - 26 - 0 |
|
179 cm
42
150
34 - 14 - 6 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 6, fighting out of New York, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Escobar Chavez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez is defended easily by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobar Chavez shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez feints a jab promting Wallace to slip. Escobar Chavez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wallace slips again and ducks right into an 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!
Wallace misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Escobar Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Escobar Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Escobar Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to keep Escobar Chavez in close.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Escobar Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar Chavez has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace wants to improve his position but Escobar Chavez is controlling well.
Escobar Chavez content to control rather than advance.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace trying to hold on to Escobar Chavez's head to control him but Escobar Chavez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Escobar Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar Chavez wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Escobar Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar Chavez cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace cracks Escobar Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace misses the jab.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Escobar Chavez on that attempt.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar Chavez passes to side control.
Escobar Chavez landing strikes.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Escobar Chavez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wallace wants to control but Escobar Chavez passes into side.
Escobar Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace wants to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Escobar Chavez advances to mount.
Wallace tries to hold on but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar Chavez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wallace hang on?
Escobar Chavez content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez landing strikes from the mount and Wallace is in trouble!
Escobar Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar Chavez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobar Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar Chavez somewhat.
Wallace is looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez is defended easily by Wallace.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Escobar Chavez dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace trying to control the action but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Escobar Chavez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallace.
Wallace trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Escobar Chavez blocks nicely.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar Chavez's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Escobar Chavez on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Escobar Chavez is now in Wallace's guard.
Escobar Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar Chavez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coral Sea (ranked 1362 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 180 p4p, 137 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 Braynas Hlervu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
40
158
25 - 13 - 1 |
|
168 cm
32
158
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class 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 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Coral Sea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hlervu throws a head kick but Sea moves out of range.
Sea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Hlervu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sea doesn't seem phased though.
Sea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sea has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sea throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
A combination from Sea does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Hlervu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea misses with a low kick.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Sea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sea.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Sea.
Sea throws a sloppy head kick and Hlervu moves out of range easily.
Hlervu lands with a hook. Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Hlervu flicks out a counter leg kick but Sea steps away.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Sea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu is looking for the big counter here.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hlervu digs a good hook to Sea's body.
Sea throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sea misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sea throws a right and a left that Hlervu avoids nicely.
Sea is breathing heavily.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sea walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sea's sensitive parts.
Sea takes one to the chin there.
Hlervu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea throws a series of punches but Hlervu avoids them all with ease.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Sea is looking for a counter combo.
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
Hlervu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sea looks to land a combination. Hlervu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Sea shakes it off.
Sea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a jab.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Hlervu both land. Nice combination.
Sea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hlervu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hlervu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hlervu sizes up Sea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu connects with a body shot.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Sea moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hlervu. Sea shrugs it off though.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hlervu dodges the punch combination from Sea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hlervu scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sea looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlervu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hlervu.
Sea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Hlervu - just one landing.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hlervu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Hlervu connects with a crisp jab.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sea on the side of the head.
Sea tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sea misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hlervu punishes Sea's body with a nice straight punch.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hlervu!
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hlervu feints a counter leg kick.
Sea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Sea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hlervu connects with a body shot that sends Sea's belly button to the back.
Hlervu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sea's head.
Hlervu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sea takes a step back to recover.
Sea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Hlervu catches Sea right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Hlervu finds it's way through Sea's defenses.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sea.
Sea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sea drives through and clinches with Hlervu against the cage.
Hlervu lands with a right to the head.
Sea gets underhooks to prevent Hlervu's takedown attempt.
Hlervu breaks from the clinch.
Hlervu works Sea's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Sea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sea takes one to the chin there.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sea's sensitive parts.
Hlervu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sea takes a step back to recover.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hlervu.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hlervu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hlervu thuds his right hand into Sea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hlervu lunges at Sea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sea's hand.
Hlervu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a looping right hand.
Sea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Sea.
Sea moves in looking to clinch but Hlervu pushes him off.
Sea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick lands for Hlervu.
Sea throws a leg kick
and Hlervu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Sea.
Sea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Hlervu.
Sea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu throws a nice looking combination but Sea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sea tries to clinch up.
Sea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Hlervu.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sea throws a series of punches but Hlervu avoids them all with ease.
Hlervu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hlervu thows a body kick. Sea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hlervu has closed the distance and engaged Sea in a clinch.
Sea is trying to break the clinch but Hlervu is controlling him.
Hlervu works on Sea's body with a couple of short punches.
Hlervu scores with a shoulder strike.
Sea is trying to break free.
Hlervu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sea is trying to break the clinch but Hlervu is controlling him.
Hlervu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sea controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sea is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hlervu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sea to the mat. Sea regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sea wants to stand and escape but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu gets to his feet. Sea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hlervu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sea throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hlervu presses Sea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hlervu stalls.
Sea working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hlervu.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea is looking to clinch but Hlervu is avoiding it.
Sea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hlervu.
Hlervu catches Sea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hlervu scores with a head kick. Sea tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Sea's ribs.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Sea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Sea does no damage.
Hlervu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing.
Hlervu feints a counter leg kick.
Sea drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hlervu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Hlervu. Beautiful body shot.
Hlervu cracks Sea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hlervu connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hlervu.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hlervu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crunch! Hlervu slams his shin into Sea's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sea should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hlervu checks a leg kick nicely.
Sea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hlervu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu jabs at Sea's body.
A low kick lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sea wants to clinch up but Hlervu keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Hlervu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
Hlervu lands with a cross.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sea's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Hlervu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
Hlervu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hlervu lands with a straight right. Sea didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a hook to the body. Sea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Sea wants to clinch up but Hlervu keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
Sea is looking to clinch.
Sea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
A head kick by Sea misses
and Hlervu counters with a nice body kick.
Hlervu lands a jab to the nose.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hlervu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Hlervu.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Sea walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sea's head.
Sea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hlervu can pounce on him.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sea.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow Sea down.
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coral Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hlervu swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sea tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Sea looks to land a combination but Hlervu avoids it well.
Sea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hlervu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sea's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Hlervu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Hlervu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sea on the side of the head.
Hlervu stuns Sea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu feints and then cracks Sea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sea down.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sea misses with a two punch combination.
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sea throws a series of punches but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coral Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hlervu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Sea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hlervu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hlervu is looking to slow Sea down with leg kicks.
Hlervu cracks Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
In his post fight interview, Braynas Hlervu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 342 p4p, 711 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 46 p4p, 97 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.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
31
155
23 - 13 - 0 |
|
176 cm
29
158
11 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell moves in looking to clinch but White Jr pushes him off.
It looked like White Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Terrell lands with a nice body punch.
White Jr checks a low kick from Terrell.
White Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Terrell.
Terrell digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
White Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terrell thows a body kick. White Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr throws a head kick that misses.
White Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell misses with a hook
and White Jr counters with a nice body kick.
White Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 White Jr is rocked!
Terrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh White Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell walks into a stiff left hand from White Jr.
Terrell misses the jab.
Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
White Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terrell just manages to avoid it.
Terrell keeps White Jr at a distance using the push kick.
White Jr clinches up with Terrell and pushes him back against the cage.
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
White Jr can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr blocking some punches.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Terrell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Terrell covering up well and avoiding damage.
White Jr 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.
White Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Terrell covers up.
White Jr controls the action.
Terrell trying to control the position but White Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Terrell covering up well under a series of strikes from White Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, White Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, White Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
White Jr looking to break Terrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Terrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
White Jr misses with punches from the back.
Terrell trying to control the hands but White Jr won't let him.
White Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Terrell manages to turn into his guard.
Terrell stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is looking for a triangle but Terrell pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terrell stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.
White Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Terrell to get to half guard.
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White Jr moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! White Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Terrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White Jr just leaning against Terrell, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr can't get the takedown.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrell misses with some punches.
White Jr has Terrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr lands with a left to the head.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Terrell.
White Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phillip Terrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Terrell stops a takedown attempt from White Jr.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell lands with a right to the head.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Terrell.
White Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrell walks away with a smile on his face. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
White Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White Jr wants to clinch.
Terrell tries to clinch but White Jr is having none of it.
Nice cross by White Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell works the jab nicely.
Terrell takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White Jr's head backwards.
Terrell clinches with his opponent.
Terrell misses with some punches.
White Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Terrell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
White Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Terrell is controlling his hands well.
Bruce White Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terrell tries to break free.
White Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Terrell tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Terrell pushed the leg off.
Terrell fending off the submission attempt from White Jr.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
White Jr looking to hold on to the position here but Terrell rolls and ends up regaining guard.
White Jr is in close to Terrell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr is looking to advance position but Terrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell controlling the pace for now.
White Jr regains half guard.
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terrell controlling the pace.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Terrell is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Terrell looks to clinch
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terrell tries to avoid it but White Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terrell to the ground. Terrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terrell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by White Jr and move into the clinch position.
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by White Jr.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Terrell has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell tries to pull guard but White Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Terrell drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Terrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White Jr on the side of the head.
White Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Terrell should have avoided that one.
Terrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of White Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terrell tries to clinch but White Jr is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from White Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell is being controlled here.
White Jr trying to control the position but Terrell is working away.
Terrell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but White Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to control but Terrell wriggling away.
White Jr landing shots from mount.
Terrell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Terrell blocking the ground and pound.
Terrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
White Jr lands with some strikes.
White Jr content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terrell is looking to escape.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White Jr lands with some strikes.
Terrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Terrell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Terrell is pressing down on White Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Terrell is on top in guard.
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Terrell defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Terrell.
I've got Terrell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
A victorious Phillip Terrell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Lundgren (ranked 810 p4p, 609 weight class) and Javier Pinales (ranked 116 p4p, 91 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
28
185
15 - 6 - 0 |
|
184 cm
34
184
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Lundgren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Pinales is defending well.
Ground and pound from Lundgren.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back!
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Pinales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinales is looking for the choke from the back position but Lundgren is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pinales is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pinales is persistently looking for the submission but Lundgren is defending it well.
Pinales looking to break Lundgren's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lundgren remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lundgren is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pinales gets his way!
Lundgren is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to control but not successfully.
Pinales doesn't have the hooks in and Lundgren manages to turn into his guard.
Lundgren looking to improve position, pressing down on Pinales's thigh with his hand. Pinales seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lundgren paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lundgren's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pinales picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 291 p4p, 600 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 43 p4p, 70 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
32
147
24 - 12 - 0 |
|
170 cm
43
153
14 - 4 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Time stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Time slips under a jab.
Time avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Jacquard does it's job there.
Time takes a swing at Jacquard's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Time throws a big counter combination but Jacquard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time thuds his shin into the meat of Jacquard's side.
Jacquard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jacquard moves out of range as Time strikes.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Jacquard sizes up Time with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Time moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Time is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Jacquard fails with the takedown.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Time was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Time bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot.
Time throws a head kick that misses.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Time counters with a good low kick that Jacquard was not able to check.
Time tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jacquard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Time doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacquard, as that shot connected.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacquard. That did some damage!
A low kick from Jacquard is predictable there
and Time counters with a two punch combo.
Time slips a jab from Jacquard.
Time scores with a head kick.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Time moves into the clinch.
Jacquard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacquard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Time misses with a hook to the ribs.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard can't break the clinch.
Jacquard is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time keeps control of Jacquard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard is trying to break free.
Jacquard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacquard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters with a head kick.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
A jab from Time finds it's way through Jacquard's defenses.
 Jacquard is rocked!
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a huge left! Jacquard is in big trouble! He's backing up but Time isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jacquard from any more damage. A dominating finish by Time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
After the fight, My Time was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 255 p4p, 441 weight class) and Shen Po (ranked 34 p4p, 56 weight class). Gulf comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Po has chosen Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
31
185
14 - 4 - 0 |
|
177 cm
27
194
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulf throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Po changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gulf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Po trying to control the action but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Po.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gulf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Po but great work by Gulf.
Po tries to buck Gulf off but Gulf is having none of it.
Gulf working the ground and pound but Po is defending the strikes.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Po manages to get back to half guard.
Po moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Gulf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Po pulls Gulf in to control the position.
Po being controlled here, momentarily.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gulf is one step ahead there.
Gulf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gulf lands a couple of elbows.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gulf is one step ahead there.
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.
Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Po preventing the sweep.
Po throws a big right hand that misses.
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po throws a strike but Gulf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Po controls Gulf momentarily but Gulf frees himself.
Gulf won't allow Po to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Po has momentary wrist control but Gulf slips an elbow through the middle.
Gulf content to stall in guard here.
Gulf trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Gulf postures up.
Po is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Po wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Po wants to control for a moment but Gulf uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Po is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gulf throws a sloppy body shot
and Po counters with a right hand to the body.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a double jab
and Po counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Po passes into half guard.
Gulf is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gulf is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gulf avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gulf has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Chakuriki LA Gym inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Gulf defends it.
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Gulf is defending well.
Po working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gulf's thigh. Gulf counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Po looking to sit in guard and control but Gulf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gulf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gulf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Gulf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shen Po has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf is fighting to break Po's control of his arms but Po is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Po wants to sweep here but Gulf controlling him for the moment.
Gulf slips nicely into half guard.
Po trying to control here.
Gulf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gulf is thwarting Po's attempts to control the position.
Gulf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Po is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Po makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Po.
Po manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gulf manages to get himself to full guard.
Po trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po darts in looking for a takedown but Gulf gets double underhooks and turns Po into the cage.
Po clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gulf.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gulf has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Po successfully pulls guard.
Po trying to control the position.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Po trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po keeping moving, preventing Gulf from controlling successfully.
Gulf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Po working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Po working a defensive guard here.
Po working for submissions but it's allowed Gulf to get to half guard.
Gulf wants to control but Po is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gulf content to control rather than advance.
Po tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gulf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Po tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gulf defends well and Po ends up having to push Gulf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gulf leaves Po with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gulf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Po tries to clinch there but Gulf circles away.
Po darts in and clinches Gulf up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Po counter with a right hand.
Gulf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gulf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Po is thwarting Gulf's attempts to control the position.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Gulf defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gulf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leyte Gulf.
I think Po has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
Shen Po was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 480 p4p, 460 weight class) and Zheko Melondov (ranked 65 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
35
250
36 - 17 - 0 |
|
200 cm
30
274
30 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zheko Melondov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fujimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melondov moves away.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto lands a big head kick that sends Melondov tumbling to the mat! Fujimoto takes a step backwards and waves Melondov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melondov misses with a jab to the body
and Fujimoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melondov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fujimoto closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Melondov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mongrel (ranked 490 p4p, 425 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 75 p4p, 65 weight class). John Mongrel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dom Severini's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
24
200
16 - 6 - 0 |
|
188 cm
37
214
23 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mongrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini tries to keep at a distance but Mongrel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Severini is working for takedown but Mongrel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Severini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mongrel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mongrel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongrel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Severini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mongrel looks to land a body kick but Severini moved away.
Mongrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severini.
Mongrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Severini! But no joy.
Severini misses with an uppercut. Mongrel saw that one coming.
Severini misses with a left hand
and Mongrel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mongrel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mongrel tries to bum rush Severini with a series of wild strikes but Severini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini throws a jab but it's blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Mongrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongrel moves out of range as Severini strikes.
Severini throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Mongrel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongrel.
Severini throws a jab when Mongrel was well out of range.
Mongrel misses with a body kick.
Mongrel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Severini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mongrel is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel tries to clinch but Severini is having none of it.
Severini blocks a head kick by Mongrel.
Mongrel thuds a left hand into Severini's body.
Severini dodges the punch combination from Mongrel.
Severini feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Mongrel misses.
Severini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Severini misses the shot to the body.
Mongrel misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severini misses with an uppercut.
Mongrel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel misses with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Mongrel fails to land.
Severini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Severini throws a punch but it's blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel lands a shot to the body.
Severini throws a punch but it's blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel lands with a right to the head.
Mongrel working aggressively here.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Severini lands with a right to the head.
Mongrel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mongrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mongrel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mongrel throws a head punch that misses.
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mongrel.
A head punch on the inside from Severini fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mongrel scores with a shot to the side of Severini's head.
Mongrel gets through Severini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mongrel lands with a short shot to the head.
Severini wants a takedown but no success here.
John Mongrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Severini.
Mongrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Severini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mongrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Mongrel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mongrel lands a nice uppercut.
Severini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mongrel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Severini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severini avoids the body shot from Mongrel.
Severini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like John Mongrel has been cut.
Severini misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Mongrel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mongrel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mongrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severini.
Severini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mongrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severini was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongrel.
Severini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mongrel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Severini if he has to take too many more of those.
Mongrel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mongrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongrel throws a series of punches but Severini avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Severini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel scores with a push kick.
Mongrel closes the distance and clinches.
Mongrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mongrel lands with a left to the head.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mongrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severini can do to turn this around?
Mongrel lands a shoulder strike.
Mongrel works on Severini's body with a couple of short punches.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongrel can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
Mongrel blocks an uppercut.
Mongrel pushes Severini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mongrel.
Mongrel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mongrel lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mongrel - that landed with a thud.
Severini is breathing heavily.
Mongrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mongrel prevents a body shot from Severini.
Mongrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mongrel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Mongrel.
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Mongrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongrel manages to break the clinch.
Mongrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severini dodges the punch combination from Mongrel.
Severini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Severini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mongrel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Severini.
Severini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severini lands with a cross.
Severini throws a jab when Mongrel was well out of range.
Mongrel defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Mongrel tries to bum rush Severini with a series of wild strikes but Severini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mongrel misses with a two punch combination.
Severini misses with an uppercut. Mongrel saw that one coming.
It looked like Mongrel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Mongrel there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mongrel. Severini shrugs it off though.
John Mongrel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Severini.
Mongrel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mongrel with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongrel.
John Mongrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mongrel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mongrel lunges at Severini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severini's hand.
A shot to the body from Severini misses
enabling Mongrel to counter with a crisp jab.
Severini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mongrel connects with a single shot there.
Mongrel slips a straight right by Severini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Mongrel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Mongrel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Severini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Severini.
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongrel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Severini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Severini misses with a looping right.
Severini throws out a powerful jab.
John Mongrel's cut is getting worse.
Mongrel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mongrel blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Severini.
Severini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mongrel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Severini throws a right hand that misses
and Mongrel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini connects with a looping right hand.
Mongrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severini.
A jab from Severini does it's job there.
Severini throws a lazy uppercut
and Mongrel counters with a stiff right hand.
Mongrel throws a sloppy body shot
and Severini counters with a nice uppercut.
Mongrel is rocked!
Severini swats away the attempt to clinch by Mongrel.
Nice defenses there by Mongrel.
A lazy body kick from Mongrel
and Severini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mongrel is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini controls Mongrel momentarily but Mongrel frees himself.
John Mongrel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Mongrel from controlling successfully.
Mongrel preventing the sweep.
Mongrel wants to control from the top but Severini keeps moving.
Dom Severini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini working a defensive guard here.
Mongrel preventing the sweep.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Mongrel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mongrel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel stopping the sweep attempt from Severini.
Mongrel wants to stand but Severini is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mongrel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mongrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Severini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mongrel throws a nice looking combination but Severini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Severini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Severini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severini misses the jab.
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.
Mongrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mongrel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongrel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Severini takes one to the side of the head.
Severini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Mongrel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mongrel doesn't manage to clinch there - Severini circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Severini! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Mongrel.
Severini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongrel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mongrel!
A very excited looking John Mongrel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 80 p4p, 199 weight class) and Henry Lancaster (ranked 11 p4p, 32 weight class). Bobblehead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
37
172
21 - 6 - 0 |
|
183 cm
31
185
22 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bobblehead.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bobblehead. Bobblehead obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Bobblehead with that takedown attempt.
Bobblehead defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Bobblehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lancaster's waist but Lancaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bobblehead off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bobblehead can pounce on him.
Bobblehead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead instigates a clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobblehead gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobblehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead pushes Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobblehead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobblehead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancaster to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead jumps guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Lancaster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bobblehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobblehead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lancaster defends well.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Bobblehead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bobblehead is working away from the top position though.
Bobblehead wants to take a breather but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster is trying to stand up here but Bobblehead is controlling him well.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobblehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobblehead.
Lancaster has his hands clasped together around Bobblehead's back. He's all about the action.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up but Bobblehead is controlling him
Lancaster wants to control but Bobblehead is keeping busy.
Bobblehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Bobblehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bobblehead scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Bobblehead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Bobblehead darts in trying to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Bobblehead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster just manages to avoid it.
Bobblehead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobblehead off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Bobby Bobblehead has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bobblehead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobblehead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobblehead with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobblehead.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Bobblehead counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bobblehead lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bobblehead swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bobblehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobblehead drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Bobblehead connects with a body shot.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Bobblehead cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead is looking to counter punch.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bobblehead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Bobblehead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bobblehead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Bobblehead counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bobblehead counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bobblehead changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lancaster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lancaster is not content to let Bobblehead control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lancaster to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Bobblehead seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead cracks Lancaster with a big right hand but Lancaster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bobblehead lands a nice forearm strike.
Lancaster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bobblehead connects with a decent elbow.
Lancaster is rocked!
Bobblehead working the ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster is still in real trouble! Can Bobblehead finish him?
Bobblehead cracks Lancaster with a big elbow.
Bobblehead lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Lancaster! Bobblehead senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Lancaster out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Bobby Bobblehead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 116 p4p, 109 weight class) and Wolfgang Muller (ranked 4 p4p, 3 weight class). Tofail's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Too sexy. Muller has chosen In the Hall of the Mountain King as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
298
16 - 2 - 0 |
|
197 cm
39
265
26 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Muller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller blocks the body kick.
Tofail misses with a body shot
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muller throws the left hand but Tofail avoids the punch easily.
Tofail misses with a straight left.
Muller with the inside leg kick.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tofail.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tofail misses with a kick to the body.
Muller thinks about the counter body kick.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
Tofail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
A shot to the body from Tofail misses
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Tofail was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Muller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tofail is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tofail takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Tofail connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail scores with a hook.
Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tofail. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller throws a leg kick but Tofail sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tofail throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tofail lands with a slapping head kick.
Tofail throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tofail connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tofail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tofail misses with an uppercut
and Muller counters with a good, hard body kick but Tofail shrugs it off.
Tofail misses the body punch
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Tofail avoids the body shot from Muller.
Tofail misses with the body kick
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tobig Tofail has been cut.
Muller cracks Tofail with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Muller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tofail to stand back up!
Tofail is rocked!
Tofail leaves his chin hanging out and Muller seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tofail crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller is the new super heavyweight champion!
Wolfgang Muller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
