 |
Highland 102 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shaw (ranked 23172 p4p, 24317 weight class) and Xavier DeJesus (ranked 638 p4p, 595 weight class). DeJesus has chosen Fond my mind as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
25
267
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
164 cm
25
210
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
Shaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeJesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeJesus! But no joy.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
DeJesus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and DeJesus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaw pushes DeJesus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and DeJesus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shaw tries to pull guard but DeJesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
DeJesus keeps the fight on the outside.
DeJesus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
DeJesus gets to his feet. Shaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeJesus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeJesus stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeJesus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeJesus counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus avoids the head kick by Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
DeJesus lands a right hook to the body.
DeJesus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from DeJesus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to roll over but DeJesus keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeJesus in particular looking to stall.
DeJesus lands with a punch from half guard.
DeJesus stands up out of the half guard.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - DeJesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus throws a head kick that Shaw semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to clinch but DeJesus moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeJesus - the referee stops the clock and Shaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeJesus. Shaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting DeJesus counter with a right hand.
Kevin Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
DeJesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeJesus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeJesus cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier DeJesus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaw with a body shot.
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeJesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
DeJesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeJesus is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeJesus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeJesus looks to land a combination. Shaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeJesus forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but DeJesus pushes him off.
Shaw shoots and misses
and DeJesus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeJesus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shaw taking shots to the head.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xavier DeJesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeJesus controlling from mount.
DeJesus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeJesus controlling his opponent.
DeJesus lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Shaw as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeJesus!
DeJesus lands a shot to the body.
DeJesus lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shaw.
Shaw is trying to remain composed but DeJesus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Shaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaw tries to escape but DeJesus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeJesus controls the action.
DeJesus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier DeJesus 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!
DeJesus scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaw thumps DeJesus with a low kick.
Shaw shoots and misses
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw swings for the body but DeJesus moves out of range.
Shaw is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeJesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
DeJesus clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeJesus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeJesus lands with a nice body kick.
Shaw tries to sprawl but DeJesus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to hold on to DeJesus's head to control him but DeJesus postures up.
DeJesus stands up from half guard.
Nice shot lands for DeJesus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw gets caught flat footed, as DeJesus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw working a defensive guard but DeJesus manages to pass into side control anyway.
DeJesus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DeJesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeJesus.
DeJesus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shaw back to the cage. DeJesus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
DeJesus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from DeJesus finds it's target.
DeJesus lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
DeJesus looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but DeJesus drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.
DeJesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeJesus lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeJesus lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
DeJesus swinging wildly here.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xavier DeJesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from DeJesus.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier DeJesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeJesus 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier DeJesus!
Xavier DeJesus made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'YESSIR, VIVA LA MEXICO'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartem Lvov (ranked 24085 p4p, 5610 weight class) and Bravis Trowne (ranked 627 p4p, 563 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
25
255
0 - 4 - 0 |
|
220 cm
26
277
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartem Lvov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bravis Trowne!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lvov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trowne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lvov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick by Trowne misses
and Lvov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lvov blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Trowne finds it's way through Lvov's defenses.
Lvov moves into the clinch.
Lvov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lvov fails with the takedown.
Lvov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trowne pinned against the cage. Trowne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lvov ducks right into an uppercut from Trowne.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lvov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowne misses with a kick to the body.
Trowne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lvov counters with a crisp one two that drops Trowne! Lvov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Trowne to his feet! Trowne is in big trouble!
 Trowne is rocked!
Trowne misses with the combination.
Trowne is still on wobbly legs! Can Lvov finish him?
Lvov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trowne seems to have recovered his senses.
Lvov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trowne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Trowne scores with a four punch combination!
Lvov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lvov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trowne connects with a crisp jab.
Lvov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trowne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvov moves out of range as Trowne throws a body kick.
Lvov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trowne, pushing him back against the cage.
Trowne can't break the clinch.
Lvov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartem Lvov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trowne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trowne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lvov has him pressed against the cage.
Lvov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trowne is looking to break free of the clinch but Lvov has double underhooks.
Trowne wants to get back to striking at distance but Lvov won't allow it.
Lvov breaks from the clinch.
Bravis Trowne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowne misses with a two punch combination.
Lvov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lvov misses with a double jab.
Bravis Trowne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvov darts in looking for a takedown but Trowne gets double underhooks and turns Lvov into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trowne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lvov is breathing heavily.
Trowne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trowne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lvov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowne.
Trowne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trowne swats away the attempt to clinch by Lvov.
Lvov closes the distance and pushes Trowne back into the cage.
Trowne tries to break free but Lvov pushes him back against the cage.
Trowne is trying to break free.
Lvov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lvov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lvov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trowne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Trowne scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Lvov with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Trowne does it's job there.
Lvov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trowne eats them both and turns towards Lvov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Bravis Trowne has been cut.
Trowne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trowne wants it to stay on the feet.
Lvov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trowne sprawls well. Trowne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bravis Trowne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bravis Trowne's cut.
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.
Lvov tries to clinch but Trowne moves away
and Trowne counters with a nice uppercut.
Trowne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvov fails to land the takedown.
Lvov tries to clinch but Trowne moves out of range.
Trowne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trowne lands a head kick. Lvov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Bartem Lvov has been cut.
Trowne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lvov dives in for a single leg takedown but Trowne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lvov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trowne's brow.
Lvov has Trowne pressed against the cage, preventing Trowne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trowne breaks the clinch.
Trowne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lvov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trowne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lvov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trowne but Trowne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartem Lvov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trowne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lvov wants to clinch.
Bravis Trowne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lvov throws a combination that misses
and Trowne counters with a two punch combo.
Trowne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trowne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trowne misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Trowne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trowne feints a jab promting Lvov to slip. Trowne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lvov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvov moves out of range of the body kick from Trowne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Trowne as Lvov shoots in.
Trowne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trowne connects with a high kick.
Lvov tries to clinch but Trowne is having none of it.
Trowne lands a really nice looking cross but Lvov seems unphased.
Trowne is looking to land body kicks.
Trowne lands with a hook. Lvov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trowne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trowne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trowne throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trowne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lvov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Trowne.
Trowne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lvov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lvov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trowne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trowne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trowne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trowne tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trowne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Lvov.
Trowne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trowne connects with a body shot.
Trowne is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trowne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lvov avoids the head kick by Trowne.
Trowne tries to bum rush Lvov with a series of wild strikes but Lvov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lvov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trowne as he jumps to the side.
Trowne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lvov has his takedown stuffed
letting Trowne counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bravis Trowne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trowne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trowne pinned against the cage. Trowne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lvov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trowne looks to land a combination but Lvov avoids it well.
Trowne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trowne misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvov tries to clinch up.
Trowne throws a head kick that misses.
Lvov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lvov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trowne pinned against the cage. Trowne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartem Lvov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvov moves to clinch but Trowne breaks away
and Trowne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trowne stalks Lvov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lvov's face. Lvov staggers backwards, shaken.
Trowne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lvov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trowne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trowne misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Trowne. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Trowne.
Lvov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trowne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lvov somewhat.
Trowne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trowne wants it to stay on the feet.
Trowne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trowne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Trowne.
Trowne cracks Lvov with an open hand slap.
Lvov blocks the body kick.
Lvov throws a big counter combination but Trowne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lvov has his takedown stuffed
and Lvov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trowne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trowne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trowne lands a two punch combo.
Trowne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lvovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvov moves out of range as Trowne throws a body kick.
Trowne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trowne.
Lvov throws an overhand right that lands on Trowne's shoulder, as Trowne tries to avoid the shot.
Trowne unleashes a big counter combination but Lvov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Trowne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trowne.
Lvov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trowne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trowne throws a head kick that misses.
Trowne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trowne cracks Lvov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvov dodges the punch combination from Trowne.
Lvov tries to clinch up.
Trowne throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lvov misses with a combination
and Trowne counters with a three punch combo that has Lvov backing up. Lvov nods at Trowne to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvov is defended easily by Trowne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bravis Trowne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trowne 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bravis Trowne!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johanas Jankens (ranked 22792 p4p, 4192 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 636 p4p, 485 weight class). Jankens comes to the cage accompanied by Can't touch this by- MC HAMMER. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
25
220
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
191 cm
26
260
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankens misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Jankens.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankens.
Jankens throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jankens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jankens cracks Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Jankens ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankens also avoids with ease.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jankens.
Jankens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens misses with a straight right.
Jankens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jankens clobbers Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a jab when Jankens was well out of range.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
Jankens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jankens throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Jankens throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Jankens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jankens lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
Jankens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Jankens.
Sullivan catches Jankens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jankens.
Sullivan walks into a jab.
Jankens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sullivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jankens. Jankens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan cracks Jankens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Jankens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankens blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Jankens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens stuns Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jankens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jankens throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jankens misses.
Sullivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankens. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan misses with a body punch
and Jankens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankens throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jankens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Jankens. Those never looked like landing.
Jankens slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Jankens throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Jankens.
Jankens catches Sullivan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jankens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jankens moves away.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Jankens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jankens connects with a single shot there.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jankens.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankens.
A telegraphed right hand from Jankens misses the target.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Jankens backs off Sullivan throws a huge counter combo but Jankens manages to avoid it all.
Jankens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jankens throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Jankens misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Sullivan moves forwards but Jankens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jankens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
Sullivan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jankens. Those never looked like landing.
Jankens throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankens throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Jankens dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Jankens throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Jankens misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johanas Jankens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jankens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan moves out of range as Jankens strikes.
Sullivan thuds a left hand into Jankens's body.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jankens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Jankens.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jankens has time to react.
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Jankens slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens connects with a looping right hand.
Jankens slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Jankens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Jankens misses.
Sullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jankens looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Jankens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Jankens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jankens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jankens sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jankens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jankens misses with a straight left.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jankens.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jankens.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan connects with a jab.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Jankens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens avoids a kick to the body.
Jankens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jankens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankens.
Jankens throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jankens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankens counters with a straight right hand.
Jankens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Jankens throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan jabs at Jankens's body.
Sullivan scores with a three punch combo!
Sullivan takes a swing at Jankens's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Jankens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Jankens cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Jankens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Jankens misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankens throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Jankens avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jankens avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Jankens there.
Jab, jab by Jankens - just one landing.
Jankens cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan walks into a jab.
Jankens throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Jankens moves out of range.
Jankens misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan moves out of range as Jankens strikes.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Jankens misses.
Sullivan stuns Jankens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jankens misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Jankens.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Jankens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankens's corner calls for a 1-2. Jankens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Johanas Jankens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jankens throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jankens.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jankens throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Jankens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Jankens moved out of range.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jankens.
Sullivan lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jankens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Jankens throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankens scores with a jab. Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jankens throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Jankens.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jankens counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankens misses with a straight right.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankens.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Jankens.
Jankens throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Jankens ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankens also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankens misses the target.
Jankens lands a nice looking body shot.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Jankens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sullivan momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankens was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankens. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Jankens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jankens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jankens!
Johanas Jankens is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankens lands with a right hand.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jankens.
Jankens throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Jankens with a series of wild strikes but Jankens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Jankens.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Jankens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Jankens misses its intended target.
Jankens lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jankens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jankens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sullivan scores with a head kick. Jankens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Jankens.
Sullivan works Jankens's body with a nice hook.
Jankens looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jankens with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
A lazy left from Jankens finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankens walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jankens misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Jankens lands a nice shot that snaps Sullivan's head back.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Jankens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jankens misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
Jankens misses with a hook.
Jankens dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Jankens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
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 Johanas Jankens.
Well Jankens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johanas Jankens!
A victorious Johanas Jankens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Venom (ranked 3686 p4p, 3680 weight class) and Rick Martel (ranked 444 p4p, 442 weight class). Martel has chosen Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Rick Martel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
25
280
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
193 cm
25
220
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Martel clinches up with Venom and pushes him back against the cage.
Venom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martel has Venom pressed against the cage.
Venom takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
Venom tries for a takedown but Martel manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martel.
Martel lands with a light punch inside.
Venom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
Martel controlling the action here for a moment.
Venom takes an elbow to the temple.
Martel lands an elbow inside.
Vick Venom's cut is getting worse.
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!
Venom tries for a takedown but Martel manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martel.
Venom misses with a body punch.
Martel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martel lands a shot to the body.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Venom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Venom is looking for a takedown.
Martel lands a nice elbow.
Martel scores with a shot to the side of Venom's head.
A short left from Martel.
Martel effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martel.
Martel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vick Venom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martel landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martel.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martel.
Venom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
 Venom is rocked!
Martel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Venom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martel stops a takedown attempt from Venom.
Venom is pressed against the cage. Martel pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Venom! Two more big strikes from Martel and Venom crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Martel!
A less than humble Rick Martel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Zac Tan (ranked 3259 p4p, 2605 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 405 p4p, 345 weight class). Tan comes into the arena with Thunder blaring out of the sound system. Saigon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run through the jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
26
200
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
211 cm
27
225
5 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Zac Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Saigon.
Tan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saigon's guard.
Tan won't allow Saigon to sweep him here.
Tan won't allow Saigon to get back to his feet.
Tan is looking to work some ground and pound but Saigon has wrist control.
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tan content to stall in guard here.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saigon 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.
Saigon managing to control the position.
Tan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tan throws a strike but Saigon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan is looking to sweep but instead, Saigon has passed into half guard.
Saigon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saigon wants to stand up but Tan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tan keeps working.
Saigon prevents Tan from improving his position.
Tan is trying to control but Saigon passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saigon off and has taken his back!
Tan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saigon wants to control his opponent's hands but Tan gets his hands free.
Tan missing with strikes.
Tan is working the ground and pound. Can Saigon escape?
A lull in the action here.
Tan lands a shot to the body.
Saigon avoids the strikes from Tan.
Tan is trying to stick to Saigon's back but Saigon is turning into Tan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saigon.
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!
Tan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saigon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tan trying to strike off his back.
Saigon stopping the sweep attempt from Tan.
Tan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saigon stays in close to Tan's body and controls the position.
Saigon stands up and waves to Tan to follow him.
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.
Saigon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon lands with a nice combination. Tan backs away looking to recover.
Saigon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tan at a distance.
Saigon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saigon lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saigon!
Saigon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saigon duly obliges.
Tan is rocked!
Big Zac Tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tan looks for a takedown but Saigon sprawls well.
Tan shoots in and drives through. Saigon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Zac Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon moves out of range of the leg kick from Tan.
Saigon throws a series of strikes that have Tan backpedaling.
Oh Tan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saigon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tan. Saigon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Big Zac Tan spoke after the fight, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 1338 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Justin Gaethje (ranked 188 p4p, 377 weight class). Better Dead has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
162
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
162
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Gaethje cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje.
Gaethje slips a jab from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dead lands a left and a right that send Gaethje crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gaethje is rocked!
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Dead rattles Gaethje with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gaethje tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dead dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gaethje stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Better Dead!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 853 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 92 p4p, 202 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
27
150
13 - 5 - 0 |
|
165 cm
28
152
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Crumper manages to avoid it.
Crumper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Crumper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crumper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza controls Crumper momentarily but Crumper frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crumper is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper trying to control from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Crumper is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crumper wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Crumper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crumper is holding on for now.
Crumper tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg.
Azevedo Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crumper is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crumper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back.
Azevedo Souza is not going to allow Crumper to sit and survive in this position.
Crumper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crumper escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crumper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo Souza as Crumper shoots in.
Crumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo Souza defends well and Crumper ends up having to push Azevedo Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumper can do to turn this around?
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crumper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Crumper's head.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crumper's head.
Crumper shoots in and drives through. Azevedo Souza sprawls well.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Crumper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azevedo Souza.
Dax Crumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Crumper is rocked!
Crumper is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper gets a double leg takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
Crumper is still in real trouble! Can Azevedo Souza finish him?
Azevedo Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crumper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azevedo Souza has tightened it up now! Crumper should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 1388 p4p, 427 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 184 p4p, 59 weight class). The key to victory for Lee Tassen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
28
280
9 - 8 - 0 |
|
193 cm
28
267
11 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen takes one on the button.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elkhan misses with a left hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan slips a straight right by Tassen.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Elkhan.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Tassen avoids it with no problem.
Elkhan throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tassen throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkhan misses with a right hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Tassen moved out of range nicely.
Tassen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan misses with an uppercut
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Tassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
A shot to the body from Tassen misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tassen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan lands with a shot to the body.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tassen.
Elkhan throws an off balance right hand
and Tassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Tassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen throws a big counter combination but Elkhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen walks into a jab.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Tassen's head but Tassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tassen as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Tassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkhan.
Tassen misses with a hook. Elkhan ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkhan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tassen.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Tassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elkhan lands a jab-cross combination.
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tassen throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
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.
Elkhan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tassen is just out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tassen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rashid Elkhan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elkhan misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan digs a good hook to Tassen's body.
Elkhan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Elkhan misses.
Tassen is looking to counter punch.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Tassen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen tries for a takedown but Elkhan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elkhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tassen misses the target.
A shot to the body from Elkhan misses
and Tassen counters with a straight right hand.
Tassen scores with a nice head shot.
Elkhan throws a shot from downtown. Tassen moves away and avoids it.
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee Tassen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Elkhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkhan.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkhan misses with a combination
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Elkhan misses.
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elkhan cracks Tassen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkhan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassen is rocked!
Jeez, Lee Tassen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Elkhan flashes Tassen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tassen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tassen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Elkhan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 139 p4p, 607 weight class) and Valerio Falto (ranked 12 p4p, 42 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
27
142
12 - 9 - 0 |
|
169 cm
27
149
9 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld tries for a takedown but Falto circles away easily
and Falto counters with a stiff right hand.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Falto's guard.
Shoenfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shoenfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Falto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shoenfeld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld tries for a kimura but Falto is defending well.
Falto is looking to regain half guard here but Shoenfeld keeps moving and retains side control.
Falto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shoenfeld off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shoenfeld is in real trouble here. Falto gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shoenfeld is tapping out! Falto wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Valerio Falto 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 68 p4p, 130 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 9 p4p, 15 weight class). Remi Chavaski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
27
147
14 - 2 - 0 |
|
178 cm
27
146
17 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a head kick that Chavaski semi-blocks.
Chavaski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavaski moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Chavaski goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Chavaski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Chavaski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavaski tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavaski.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Chavaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano tries to bum rush Chavaski with a series of wild strikes but Chavaski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavaski has Luciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavaski can't get the takedown.
Come on Luciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
Luciano prevents the takedown attempt.
Chavaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chavaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavaski defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano cracks Chavaski with an open hand slap.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavaski darts in trying to clinch
and Chavaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luciano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luciano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavaski controlling the pace for now.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Chavaski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is stalling here but it's allowed Luciano to get half guard.
Chavaski passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luciano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Chavaski ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Chavaski with that takedown attempt.
Chavaski has been working on his balance at Blaze Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Chavaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Luciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavaski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chavaski 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.
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Luciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luciano wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luciano's thigh. Luciano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Luciano has Chavaski pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavaski's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luciano throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Luciano sizes up Chavaski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Chavaski seems unphased.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Chavaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano moves out of range as Chavaski strikes.
Luciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavaski under the eye.
Luciano 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.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavaski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavaski, into his guard.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luciano passes into side control.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half 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.
Luciano wants to stand but Chavaski has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Luciano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chavaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano wanted to stand there but Chavaski had control of the position.
Chavaski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavaski has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano wants to stand and escape but instead Chavaski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luciano pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Luciano really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Chavaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.
Luciano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chavaski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Luciano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chavaski pulls down on the head and he's put Luciano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Remi Chavaski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
