 |
ENIGMA 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 6388 p4p, 23979 weight class) and Sheng Shimozukushichi (ranked 447 p4p, 490 weight class). Shimozukushichi has chosen RUDE - Eternal Youth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
20
155
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
145
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Le Delma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sheng Shimozukushichi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimozukushichi has a takedown stuffed.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Sheng Shimozukushichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimozukushichi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Shimozukushichi manages to avoid it.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimozukushichi finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shimozukushichi has Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimozukushichi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Le Delma smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimozukushichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Shimozukushichi moves to clinch but Le Delma breaks away
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimozukushichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch up but Le Delma keeps it at a distance.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch up but Le Delma keeps it at a distance.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Shimozukushichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma 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.
Shimozukushichi darts in looking for a takedown but Le Delma gets double underhooks and turns Shimozukushichi into the cage.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Shimozukushichi manages to avoid it.
Shimozukushichi moves into the clinch.
Shimozukushichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Delma after a bit of a struggle.
Shimozukushichi has had enough of the clinch but Le Delma keeps him there for the moment.
Le Delma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shimozukushichi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shimozukushichi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheng Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi is trying to push Le Delma away but Le Delma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Shimozukushichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shimozukushichi is working for takedown but Le Delma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but Le Delma stands there with Shimozukushichi around his waist. Shimozukushichi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shimozukushichi is trying to pull guard but Le Delma has him pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi has Le Delma pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shimozukushichi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi looks to clinch
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Le Delma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shimozukushichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimozukushichi can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch but Le Delma slips to the side
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Shimozukushichi moves into the clinch.
Shimozukushichi pulls guard effortlessly.
Le Delma wants to get up but he can't break Shimozukushichi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi is looking to stand up but Le Delma isn't so interested in that idea.
Shimozukushichi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shimozukushichi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shimozukushichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimozukushichi looking for a takedown.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but Le Delma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Le Delma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma has Shimozukushichi pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Delma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheng Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi is trying to pull guard but Le Delma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shimozukushichi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Delma is defending well.
Le Delma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Le Delma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shimozukushichi pulls Le Delma into guard.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi wants to stand but Le Delma is controlling the position.
Le Delma is looking to stand up but Shimozukushichi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Delma is controlling him.
Shimozukushichi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shimozukushichi cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimozukushichi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Delma walks away with a smile on his face. Shimozukushichi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheng Shimozukushichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Delma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
21% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 6100 p4p, 3955 weight class) and Bryce Helix (ranked 336 p4p, 260 weight class). Bryce Helix will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
19
140
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
167 cm
21
140
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
An attempted straight right counter from Barksdale misses the target.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Barksdale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barksdale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Barksdale was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barksdale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barksdale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barksdale is looking to counter punch.
Helix tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
Barksdale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lunges at Barksdale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barksdale's hand.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Helix tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Barksdale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barksdale under the eye.
Helix scores with a body shot.
Helix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Helix scores with a sloppy right hand. Barksdale should have avoided that one.
 Barksdale is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Helix - that will leave a mark!
Helix lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.
Barksdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Helix finds Barksdale's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Barksdale flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Helix lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Barksdale will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Helix!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 6496 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Jonathan Brown (ranked 626 p4p, 465 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
20
215
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
19
224
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cotilla finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Cotilla avoids it.
A head kick by Brown misses
enabling Cotilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Cotilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cotilla lands a jab to the head.
Cotilla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Cotilla is wise to it.
Cotilla lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Cotilla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cotilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Brown works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotilla to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotilla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cotilla works the jab nicely.
Cotilla lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Cotilla connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
It looked like Cotilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Cotilla counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotilla moves away.
It looked like Cotilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cotilla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotilla to score with a decent uppercut.
 Brown is rocked!
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cotilla counters with a big right hand! Oh Brown is in trouble here! Cotilla follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cotilla!
A relieved looking Alexander Cotilla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 3226 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Jihadi John (ranked 375 p4p, 523 weight class). Cormac McCarthy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
160
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
21
160
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good takedowns
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jihadi John!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy swings for the body but John moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
John connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but John gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John lands a body shot.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
John defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
John slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi John 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.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
John misses the shot to the body.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy dives in and grabs John's left leg, looking for a takedown. John pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Jihadi John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!
McCarthy is putting a hurting on John here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCarthy advances to full mount.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy is landing with some decent strikes but John is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCarthy cracks John with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
McCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
John is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. John looks a forlorn figure.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John taking shots to the head.
John tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John wants to try and get back to his feet.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if John can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of John's face.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
John is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from John.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts John as he jumps to the side.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy lands a head shot.
John lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John misses the body punch
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
McCarthy throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi John.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi John!
A very excited looking Jihadi John made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Pymus (ranked 2794 p4p, 3000 weight class) and Tunde Balogun (ranked 346 p4p, 373 weight class). Noah Pymus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
194
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
209
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Pymus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tunde Balogun!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pymus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pymus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Balogun - that will leave a mark!
Balogun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balogun ducks under a wild hook from Pymus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balogun.
Pymus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balogun.
Pymus throws a one two combo.
Balogun throws the left hand but Pymus avoids the punch easily.
Pymus misses with a hook. Balogun ducked under it nicely.
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!
Balogun lands a nice shot that snaps Pymus's head back.
Balogun scores with a nice body kick.
Pymus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Balogun slams his shin into Pymus's torso.
Balogun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pymus will feel that in the morning.
Pymus is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Balogun.
Pymus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balogun scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balogun fakes the leg kick and cracks Pymus in the body.
Balogun lands with a hook. Pymus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Balogun.
Balogun lands a nice looking body kick.
Balogun thows a body kick. Pymus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pymus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balogun.
Pymus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Balogun throws a front kick that sends Pymus stumbling back into the cage.
Balogun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balogun lands a head shot.
Pymus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pymus misses with a straight right.
Balogun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pymus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Balogun - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pymus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balogun - the referee stops the clock and Pymus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balogun. Pymus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Balogun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pymus takes a step back to recover.
Pymus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Balogun throws a good cross that connects.
Pymus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balogun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Pymus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balogun cracks Pymus with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tunde Balogun!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vilhelm Sandu (ranked 2801 p4p, 2625 weight class) and Stoner Steve (ranked 348 p4p, 331 weight class). Sandu comes to the cage accompanied by Song of Death- OOMPH. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
21
217
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
194 cm
22
215
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vilhelm Sandu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve lands a nice hook to Sandu's body. Sandu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Sandu's head back.
Sandu needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Sandu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandu loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Sandu throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Sandu slips the punch.
Sandu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Steve lands.
Sandu looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Sandu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Sandu ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Sandu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandu throws out the jab.
Sandu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sandu.
Sandu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve thuds a left hand into Sandu's body.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Sandu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Sandu.
Sandu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandu.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Sandu moves out of range.
Nice cross by Steve.
Sandu throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Sandu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve tries to clinch but Sandu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandu missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve staying out of range there.
Sandu throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Sandu misses.
Sandu misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Sandu throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Sandu loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Sandu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Sandu in a clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Sandu manages to break the clinch.
Steve stuns Sandu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve defending well as Sandu loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandu throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Sandu misses with a wild body shot.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandu misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandu.
Sandu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandu misses with a straight left.
Steve punishes Sandu's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve swings for the body but Sandu moves out of range.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sandu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sandu throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a body punch but Sandu moves out of range.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sandu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Sandu slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandu misses the target.
Steve slips a straight right by Sandu.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sandu with a body shot.
Sandu misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandu thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve drives through and clinches with Sandu against the cage.
Sandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandu loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Sandu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve thuds his right hand into Sandu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandu was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Sandu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sandu throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Sandu misses.
Sandu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sandu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandu ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandu moves away.
Sandu connects with a crisp jab.
Sandu misses with a body shot.
Sandu walks into a jab.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sandu rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve jabs Sandu right on the nose. Sandu blinks but takes it well.
Sandu throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Sandu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandu takes one to the chin there.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a hook but Sandu avoids it easily.
Sandu throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve defending well as Sandu loads up on a big left hand.
Sandu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandu's head.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve tests Sandu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve blocks a jab.
Sandu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Some wild striking there from Sandu.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Sandu's defenses.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandu throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve works Sandu's body with a nice hook.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Sandu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandu misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sandu slips a straight right by Steve.
Sandu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandu walks into a jab.
Steve thuds his right hand into Sandu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sandu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve tries to move into range but Sandu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandu swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Sandu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Sandu's shoulder, as Sandu tries to avoid the shot.
Steve moves away from the strike by Sandu.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Sandu.
Sandu misses with a straight right.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Sandu.
Steve slips under a jab.
Sandu throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandu misses with a straight left.
Sandu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sandu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandu misses with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve throws a body punch but Sandu moves out of range.
Steve slips a jab from Sandu.
Sandu throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandu thinking.
Sandu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandu moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Steve.
Sandu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sandu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve lands the left hand.
Sandu slips a jab from Steve.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandu misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandu scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve throws out a powerful jab.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandu misses with a body shot
and Sandu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve connects with a right hand. Sandu shakes it off.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Sandu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandu misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandu jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sandu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Nice straight punches there by Sandu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandu.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
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!
Sandu misses with a combination
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Sandu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandu misses with a looping left.
Sandu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Sandu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sandu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Sandu looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve stuns Sandu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Sandu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Sandu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandu misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Steve.
Sandu misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve throws a series of strikes that have Sandu backpedaling.
Vilhelm Sandu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandu misses with a left hand
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandu throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandu drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Sandu.
Stoner Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Sandu's head but Sandu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sandu.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sandu doesn't seem phased though.
Steve throws a body punch but Sandu moves out of range.
A low kick from Sandu misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sandu counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sandu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Sandu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a hook but Sandu blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandu moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stoner Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Vilhelm Sandu had this to say: 'I want to thank my opponent for the fight, and I want to give a shout out to
Undead Nutrition (6227) in St. Petersburg for sponsoring me.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Nut Shot (ranked 1850 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 239 p4p, 234 weight class). Patrick Mahomes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
160
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
22
155
5 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Nut Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut Shot moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nut Shot shoots for a takedown but Mahomes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nut Shot throws a leg kick but Mahomes moved away.
Nut Shot slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a nice body punch.
Nut Shot throws a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Mahomes.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahomes wants to stand but Nut Shot is controlling the position.
Nut Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahomes has wrist control.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mahomes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut Shot is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mahomes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nut Shot's body to avoid the submission. Nut Shot has instead reached around Mahomes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nut Shot arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Nut Shot!
A relieved looking Maximus Nut Shot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 1446 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Laertes Royster (ranked 85 p4p, 114 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 151 cm
21
135
8 - 5 - 0 |
|
173 cm
22
136
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laertes Royster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Greene clinches up against the cage.
Greene works on Royster's body with a couple of short punches.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Royster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Royster scores with a shoulder strike.
Royster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Royster fails to land.
Royster being controlled against the cage.
Greene is trying to maintain a safe position but Royster gets an underhook and turns Greene into the cage.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Royster tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Royster back against the cage.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Royster.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Royster avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Royster has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Royster.
Still in the clinch, Royster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Royster tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Royster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Royster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royster connects with a body shot.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Royster throws a shot to the body.
Greene blocks a head kick by Royster.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Royster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Royster didn't expect that.
Royster pushes Greene off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Royster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Royster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Royster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Royster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Royster misses.
Royster leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Royster throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A big left from Royster misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Royster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Greene is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Royster as he connects with a hook.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royster lands with a nice body punch.
Royster with a nice cross.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Royster's hands.
Royster moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Royster circles away.
Royster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Royster is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royster moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royster has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greene moves out of range as Royster strikes.
Royster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene takes a swing at Royster's ribcage but misses.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royster tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Greene misses with a hook.
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Royster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Royster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Royster digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Royster fails to land.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Royster just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Royster.
Royster misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene stalls.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Royster lands a shoulder strike.
Royster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Royster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royster manages to break the clinch.
Greene staying out of range there.
A big right from Royster misses.
Greene slips a jab from Royster.
An inside leg kick from Royster misses.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Royster.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Royster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Royster stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Royster.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greene feints and as Royster raises his hands in defense, Greene changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Royster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greene, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greene's guard.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Royster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greene!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Royster maintains control.
Royster content just to control the position here.
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royster controlling the position easily from mount.
Royster pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Royster looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Royster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Royster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Royster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Royster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
Royster takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene goes for a double leg but Royster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royster continues to drive forward.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Royster - that landed with a thud.
Greene jumps guard but Royster stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Royster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene gets control of Royster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Greene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Royster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Royster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Royster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royster looking to pass the guard.
Royster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Royster is aware though and is defending well.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Royster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Royster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Royster is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Royster in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it.
Royster content to control rather than advance.
Royster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Royster passes the guard and advances to mount!
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
An out of breath Laertes Royster 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bostic (ranked 1775 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Hyun Jun Choi (ranked 107 p4p, 58 weight class). Bostic comes to the cage accompanied by Move. Hyun Jun Choi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
22
145
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
145
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Jun Choi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Choi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bostic doesn't seem phased though.
Bostic shoots in looking for a takedown but Choi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bostic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choi scores with a hook.
Bostic has his takedown stuffed
and Bostic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Choi misses.
Choi scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Bostic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Bostic with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Bostic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choi's head backwards.
Bostic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bostic fails with the takedown
and Choi counters with an inside leg kick.
Bostic throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bostic misses.
Bostic works Choi's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bostic is looking to counter punch.
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bostic.
Bostic misses with a hook to the body
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bostic has been working on his balance at MY YARD 'Resurrect', so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Choi.
Choi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bostic jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Choi.
Bostic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Choi sprawls and moves away.
Bostic is looking to wear down Choi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choi lands a nice hook to Bostic's body. Bostic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bostic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi misses with a hook.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Choi back to the cage. Bostic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bostic misses with a body shot.
Bostic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bostic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Choi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bostic is in Choi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Choi is keeping the position.
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 Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bostic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Choi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bostic misses with a shot to the body
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bostic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bostic shoots in but Choi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bostic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bostic throws a right hand that Choi ducks under and follows up with a left that Choi also avoids with ease.
Choi slips under a jab.
Bostic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bostic blocks a jab.
Bostic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Bostic misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bostic throws a jab but it's blocked by Choi.
Choi lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic tries to move into range but Choi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bostic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Choi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bostic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bostic is rocked!
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bostic with a body shot.
Oh Bostic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bostic walks straight into a right hand from Choi - that's dropped him! Choi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bostic from any more punishment! Bostic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 1549 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Omer Demirci (ranked 236 p4p, 208 weight class). Hurst comes to the cage accompanied by Keep Their Heads Ringin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
201
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
185
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurst's half guard.
Hurst tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Hurst's coaches at Gunner's School of Combat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Demirci trying to mount his opponent but Hurst defends it.
Hurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hurst tries to get to full guard but Demirci has control of the leg.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurst gets full guard.
Demirci slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurst doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci.
Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
Hurst trying to hold on to Demirci's head to control him but Demirci postures up.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurst reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to sweep but no luck.
Demirci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurst controls the pace.
Demirci is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurst has passed into side control.
Hurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Demirci trying his best to control but Hurst has mounted him.
Hurst unloading with bombs!
 It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Demirci is still trying to improve position.
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 Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demirci misses the jab.
Demirci lands with a shot to the body.
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's trapped leg to prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.
Demirci is working for a kimura but Hurst is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst is trying to control but Demirci passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
Demirci controlling from side mount.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst keeping his opponent close.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Hurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst is looking to regain half guard here but Demirci keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom.
Demirci tries for a kimura but Hurst is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurst prevents Demirci from improving position.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst darts in looking for a takedown but Demirci gets double underhooks and turns Hurst into the cage.
Demirci tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurst manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a crisp jab.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demirci punishes Hurst's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demirci takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirci but Demirci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demirci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst slips a jab from Demirci.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Demirci throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst moves out of range as Demirci strikes.
Demirci lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demirci on the side of the head.
Demirci slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Demirci coming out on top.
Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to advance position but Hurst counters by regaining guard.
Hurst working a defensive guard but Demirci passes into half guard.
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurst defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy.
Hurst actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurst takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurst is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's posture.
Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci throws an off balance right hand
and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demirci has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hurst escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hurst!
Demirci gets back to half guard.
Hurst trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurst stands and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omer Demirci.
Well Demirci 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
Our winner, Omer Demirci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
