 |
NYCL 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Ngouabi (ranked 4865 p4p, 24012 weight class) and Tue Mikkelsen (ranked 529 p4p, 622 weight class). Ngouabi comes to the cage accompanied by Lacrimosa (GRIM Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
217
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonse Ngouabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tue Mikkelsen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkelsen wants to clinch up but Ngouabi keeps it at a distance.
Ngouabi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ngouabi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working.
Ngouabi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngouabi trying to control the action but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngouabi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikkelsen defends it well.
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura here.
Ngouabi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngouabi prevents Mikkelsen from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ngouabi is looking to advance position but Mikkelsen won't allow it.
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
Ngouabi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngouabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikkelsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngouabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikkelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
Ngouabi slips a jab and a cross from Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngouabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngouabi feinted with a counter takedown.
Ngouabi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mikkelsen to the ground. Ngouabi is now in Mikkelsen's guard.
Ngouabi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikkelsen wants to stand but Ngouabi is controlling the position.
Ngouabi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikkelsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ngouabi, into his guard.
Mikkelsen won't allow Ngouabi to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ngouabi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngouabi is wriggling around but Mikkelsen manages to pass to half guard.
Ngouabi pushes Mikkelsen off looking to stand but Mikkelsen dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen blocks the strikes from Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is holding on to half guard well.
Ngouabi is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alphonse Ngouabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch.
Mikkelsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ngouabi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ngouabi postures up in Mikkelsen's guard and throws a big left but Mikkelsen blocks it.
Mikkelsen is wriggling around but Ngouabi manages to pass to half guard.
Ngouabi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngouabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen gets caught flat footed, as Ngouabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikkelsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikkelsen.
Ngouabi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mikkelsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mikkelsen tries to sprawl but Ngouabi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura but Mikkelsen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi works his way into side control.
Ngouabi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ngouabi controls the position.
Ngouabi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ngouabi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikkelsen, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ngouabi tries to advance to mount but Mikkelsen denies him.
Check out the look on Ngouabi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mikkelsen is being controlled here.
Ngouabi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikkelsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngouabi is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is defending well.
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.
Ngouabi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikkelsen tries to escape but Ngouabi is in control.
Alphonse Ngouabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Ngouabi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch.
Mikkelsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ngouabi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ngouabi pushing down on Mikkelsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngouabi wants to pass to mount but Mikkelsen is defending the position.
Ngouabi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngouabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ngouabi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkelsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mikkelsen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mikkelsen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ngouabi wants to get back to his feet but Mikkelsen drags him back down.
Ngouabi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mikkelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikkelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikkelsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngouabi as he jumps to the side.
Ngouabi shoots in and bounces Mikkelsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi trying to control but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
Ngouabi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ngouabi works over Mikkelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ngouabi wants to pass the guard but Mikkelsen is keeping the position.
Mikkelsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngouabi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkelsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tue Mikkelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonse Ngouabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen taking some punishment here, with Ngouabi in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Ngouabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ngouabi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Ngouabi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 3462 p4p, 5170 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 426 p4p, 414 weight class). Jamal Hudak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
19
155
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
174 cm
19
149
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak slips under a jab.
Hudak works Nyla's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyla misses the target.
Hudak moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Hudak with a nice cross.
Hudak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nyla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hudak moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Hudak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nyla misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nyla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nyla trying to control but Hudak postures up.
Hudak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyla is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Nyla is defending well.
Hudak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hudak moves nicely into side control.
Hudak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hudak.
Hudak wants to control but Nyla is keeping him busy.
Nyla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nyla tries to get out of the position.
Hudak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nyla is avoiding damage well.
Hudak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyla is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nyla's legs.
Hudak controlling from side mount.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Nyla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hudak moves into full mount!
Nyla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudak on the ground.
Hudak landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nyla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hudak content just to control the position here.
Nyla holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hudak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hudak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hudak misses with a head shot.
Hudak wants to finish this one by submission but Nyla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hudak.
Hudak with shots to the head and body - Nyla looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nyla is in a horrible position here. Hudak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyla misses the jab.
Hudak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hudak cracks a nice hook into Nyla's ribs.
Hudak scores with a hook to the body. Nyla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudak ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Hudak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nyla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hudak is in Nyla's guard.
Nyla keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla keeping full guard, as Hudak tries to pass.
Hudak throwing strikes from guard but Nyla blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak stands and throws Nyla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudak looking to control but instead Nyla has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nyla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Rit Li Quit (ranked 3868 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Kamaru Usman Jr (ranked 461 p4p, 416 weight class). Li Quit comes to the cage accompanied by fuck you. The key to victory for De Rit Li Quit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
25
175
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
175
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, De Rit Li Quit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamaru Usman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li Quit throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li Quit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li Quit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li Quit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Li Quit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Usman Jr pushing down on Li Quit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Li Quit wants to improve his position but Usman Jr is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman Jr is nestled in close to Li Quit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Usman Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Li Quit is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman Jr with shots to the head and body - Li Quit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Usman Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Li Quit is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Usman Jr! Li Quit is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman Jr!
De Rit Li Quit was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatevery, I still got the money.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arran Macmillan (ranked 3876 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 470 p4p, 409 weight class). Hristo Borisov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arran Macmillan's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
26
206
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
205
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arran Macmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov moves in looking to clinch but Macmillan pushes him off.
Borisov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Macmillan!
Macmillan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borisov on the ground.
Borisov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Macmillan down.
Macmillan tries to escape but Borisov is in control.
Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macmillan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borisov has an Americana. Macmillan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Borisov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Borisov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hristo Borisov!
A very excited looking Hristo Borisov 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sobhraj (ranked 3449 p4p, 4809 weight class) and Boris Bors (ranked 202 p4p, 249 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sobhraj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to hurragutt. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
26
135
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
136
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Sobhraj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Bors!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bors fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bors connects with a leg kick.
Bors comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobhraj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bors. Bors obviously looking to wear him down.
Bors gets tackled into the cage by Sobhraj. Sobhraj maintains the clinch.
Bors lands a nice uppercut.
Bors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bors just leaning against Sobhraj, taking a breather.
A short right from Bors.
Sobhraj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bors as Sobhraj tries to tie him up.
Bors's coach down at Jorzi GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bors's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bors lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Sobhraj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sobhraj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobhraj's elbow.
Bors blocking some punches.
I was talking to Sobhraj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bors breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Bors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bors connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobhraj momentarily.
Bors's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobhraj under the eye.
Bors thuds a left hand into Sobhraj's body.
Bors lands with a right hand.
Sobhraj takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobhraj blocks a body shot from Bors.
A nice left hand lands by Bors.
Sobhraj tries to stall but Bors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bors stalling in the clinch.
Bors misses with the head strike.
Bors stalling in the clinch.
Bors is working Sobhraj over against the cage.
Bors just leaning against Sobhraj, taking a breather.
Bors is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobhraj throws a punch but it's blocked by Bors.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bors misses with a body punch.
Sobhraj tries to work over Bors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bors on the inside.
Bors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bors manages to break the clinch.
Sobhraj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bors scores with a nice strike.
Charles Sobhraj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bors defends it nicely.
Bors connects with a body shot that sends Sobhraj's belly button to the back.
Sobhraj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors checks a leg kick nicely.
Bors throws a body kick that misses
so Sobhraj counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobhraj throws a big right hand that misses.
Bors controlling the position.
Bors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobhraj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobhraj trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bors is trying to keep Sobhraj in close.
Sobhraj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj wants to control from the top but Bors keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sobhraj fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bors checks the leg kick.
Bors uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobhraj has time to react.
Sobhraj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sobhraj throws a front kick aimed at Bors's knee but Bors avoids it well.
Bors stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bors looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobhraj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sobhraj is rocked!
Sobhraj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Sobhraj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bors scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bors lands with a hook. Sobhraj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bors darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sobhraj's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bors before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Bors!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bol Bol (ranked 3256 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Klarney Wilson (ranked 390 p4p, 400 weight class). Klarney Wilson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Klarney Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 218 cm
25
220
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
202 cm
25
288
5 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bol Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klarney Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bol to the canvas! Bol doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wilson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klarney Wilson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Garyn Girith (ranked 3098 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Gregory Smith (ranked 304 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
145
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
148
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Girith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Girith.
Girith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girith lands with a light punch inside.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girith lands a right hand.
Girith has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Girith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to push Girith away but Girith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to break free but Girith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free but Girith has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Girith won't allow it.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Girith has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Girith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Girith has the dominant position.
Girith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Girith lands with a right to the head.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Girith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith tries to circle away but Girith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girith pulls guard successfully.
Girith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Girith has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Garyn Girith!
A relieved looking Garyn Girith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Datte Bayo (ranked 2507 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Kento Killa (ranked 316 p4p, 386 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
25
155
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
21
165
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Datte Bayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kento Killa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bayo counters with a left to the body.
Bayo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bayo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Kento Killa has been cut.
Datte Bayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Killa.
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bayo tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bayo to the ground. Bayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bayo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killa.
Bayo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Killa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Killa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayo scores with the left hand. Killa knows he should have avoided that one.
Bayo lands a glancing blow to the side of Killa's head.
Bayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa darts in looking for a takedown but Bayo gets double underhooks and turns Killa into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Bayo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bayo counters with a nice uppercut.
Killa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bayo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa looks winded!
Bayo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killa throws an off balance right hand
and Bayo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayo.
Bayo lands a knee to the head.
Bayo blocks an uppercut.
Killa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bayo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bayo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killa's face.
Bayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bayo.
That has opened up Kento Killa's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bayo tries a knee to the head but Killa blocks it.
Bayo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bayo lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Bayo.
Bayo scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayo landing knees to the body.
Bayo lands a knee to the body.
Bayo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bayo crunches a lovely knee into Killa's ribcage.
Bayo scores with a knee to the head.
Bayo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Killa is rocked!
The cut above Kento Killa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bayo lands a big knee to the head and Killa goes down! Bayo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Datte Bayo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Doodes (ranked 2129 p4p, 3369 weight class) and Arnaud Coleman (ranked 289 p4p, 416 weight class). Jim Doodes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
26
208
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
215
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Doodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnaud Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doodes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doodes.
Oooooh!!! Coleman has knocked Doodes down with a huge combo! Coleman steps away and waves a wobbly Doodes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Doodes is rocked!
 It looks like Jim Doodes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Coleman engages and cracks Doodes with a massive lead left hook - Doodes tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Coleman is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnaud Coleman!
Arnaud Coleman opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Draven (ranked 1567 p4p, 2501 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 217 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
26
179
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
175
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Draven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Draven throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith throws a strike but Draven avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Draven pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Draven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works over Draven with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draven's head.
Draven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Draven trying to control the position here.
Draven wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
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.
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.
Smith stops Draven from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Draven lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Draven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draven misses with a hook.
Draven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draven misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samuel Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draven tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Draven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Draven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draven prevents it.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Draven dominated that round.
That's time! Draven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Draven to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuel Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Draven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draven swivels and escapes.
Samuel Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Draven defends well and Smith ends up having to push Draven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Draven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Draven has cracked Smith with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Draven lands another huge swinging hook and Smith tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Smith, before Draven can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Draven!
Samuel Draven retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Samuel Draven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
