 |
CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kolton Johnson Jr (ranked 24338 p4p, 25112 weight class) and Simba Smith (ranked 368 p4p, 346 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
19
139
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
150 cm
24
140
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolton Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Simba Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is trying to push Johnson Jr away but Johnson Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Johnson Jr is controlling the position.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson Jr won't allow it.
Smith is pushing Johnson Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to drag Johnson Jr to the mat but Johnson Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson Jr passes into half guard.
Smith strikes from the bottom but Johnson Jr uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Johnson Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Smith has one of Johnson Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith is not content to let Johnson Jr control the position.
Johnson Jr wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson Jr lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in but Johnson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolton Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Johnson Jr shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Smith ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolton Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kolton Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Johnson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith feints and as Johnson Jr raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson Jr wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith stands up.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Johnson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson Jr regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Johnson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Johnson Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing punches.
Smith avoids the attempt from Johnson Jr to control.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Johnson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control.
Johnson Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Johnson Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson Jr gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson Jr manages to retain guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson Jr wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith stands up and waves to Johnson Jr to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnson Jr with that takedown attempt.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith stands up out of the half guard.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson Jr.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Johnson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson Jr is looking to clinch.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Johnson Jr and move into the clinch position.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Johnson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kolton Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Johnson Jr lands a high kick!
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Johnson Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith rushes Johnson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has Johnson Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson Jr tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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.
Smith tries to pull guard but Johnson Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson Jr breaks the clinch.
Johnson Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Kolton Johnson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kolton Johnson Jr.
I think Johnson Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kolton Johnson Jr!
A victorious Kolton Johnson Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Gero (ranked 24178 p4p, 6332 weight class) and Kordell Melvin (ranked 736 p4p, 681 weight class). Melvin has chosen Devasted as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
18
270
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
195 cm
18
255
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kordell Melvin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melvin pushes Gero up against the cage in a clinch.
Gero looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero prevents a body shot from Melvin.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
Melvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gero's elbow.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gero has had enough of the clinch but Melvin keeps him there for the moment.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero blocks a body shot from Melvin.
Gero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin misses with a body punch.
Gero tries to pull guard but Melvin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Melvin missing with knees to the body.
Gero is trying to pull guard but Melvin has him pressed against the cage.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melvin tries to throw a body punch but Gero avoids it by throwing Melvin back against the cage.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Melvin missing with knees to the body.
Gero managing to block the knees to the body from Melvin.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Gero looking to stall.
Melvin misses with a body punch.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gero trying to stall but Melvin improves his position.
Gero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gero wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Melvin - that landed with a thud.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gero's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gero breaks the clinch.
Melvin clinches with his opponent.
Gero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melvin missing with knees to the body.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Gero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melvin gets a clinch.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero managing to block the knees to the body from Melvin.
Gero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melvin clinches up against the cage.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gero working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melvin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melvin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gero tries to keep at a distance but Melvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gero is trying to break the clinch but Melvin has him pressed against the cage.
Gero tries to throw a body punch but Melvin avoids it by throwing Gero back against the cage.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melvin misses with a body punch.
Melvin cracks Gero with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Melvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Melvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gero or not.
Gero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Gero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melvin presses Gero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melvin tries a body shot but Gero blocks it.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gero manages to break the clinch.
Melvin closes the distance and clinches.
Gero is trying to drag Melvin to the mat but Melvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Melvin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gero gets tackled into the cage by Melvin. Melvin maintains the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Melvin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melvin works on Gero's body with a couple of short punches.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melvin prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Melvin tries a body shot but Gero blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melvin tries to throw a body punch but Gero avoids it by throwing Melvin back against the cage.
Gero tries to circle away but Melvin has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Gero.
Gero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Melvin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melvin missing with knees to the body.
Gero managing to block the knees to the body from Melvin.
A left hand lands to the body for Melvin.
Melvin misses with a punch to the body.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melvin tries a body shot but Gero blocks it.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melvin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Gero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
Gero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kordell Melvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gero is trying to pull guard but Melvin has him pressed against the cage.
Gero managing to block the knees to the body from Melvin.
Melvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin has closed the distance and engaged Gero in a clinch.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Melvin works on Gero's body with a couple of short punches.
Melvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melvin is pressed up against the cage. Gero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Melvin down to the mat. Melvin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Melvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Melvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Melvin as Gero tries to tie him up.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melvin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Melvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gero's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Melvin.
Melvin missing with knees to the body.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
Gero pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gero wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melvin is now in half guard.
Melvin decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melvin forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Melvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gero's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Melvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Melvin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melvin closes the distance and clinches.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Melvin works on Gero's body with a couple of short punches.
Gero managing to block the knees to the body from Melvin.
Gero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Melvin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melvin tries a body shot but Gero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gero looking to stall.
Gero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melvin presses Gero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Melvin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Gero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero tries to break the clinch but Melvin is controlling the position.
Gero blocks a body shot from Melvin.
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gero avoids it.
Gero can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Melvin - that landed with a thud.
Melvin misses with a punch to the body.
Gero trying to control the position but instead, Melvin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gero into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gero.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Gero prevents a body shot from Melvin.
Gero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melvin pushes Gero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Melvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gero.
Melvin digs a right hand into Gero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gero's gas tank.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Melvin.
Melvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gero controls his hands.
Gero is trying to break free.
Gero jumps guard but Melvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Melvin tries to work over Gero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero wants to get back to striking at distance but Melvin won't allow it.
Gero blocks a body shot from Melvin.
Melvin misses with a body punch.
Melvin tries to throw a body punch but Gero avoids it by throwing Melvin back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Melvin.
Melvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
Gero avoiding damage as Melvin throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Melvin clinches.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Melvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gero is defending well for now.
Gero is trying to drag Melvin to the mat but Melvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Melvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gero prevents a body shot from Melvin.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Gero controls the action.
Gero jumps guard but Melvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melvin trying to land knees to the body.
Melvin tries a body shot but Gero blocks it.
Android Gero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gero lands a knee to the body.
Melvin blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kordell Melvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melvin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kordell Melvin!
A less than humble Kordell Melvin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Covail (ranked 5245 p4p, 5241 weight class) and Kekino Maluga (ranked 612 p4p, 611 weight class). Covail comes to the cage accompanied by Surfin USA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
19
245
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
196 cm
19
255
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tristan Covail!
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, Kekino Maluga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covail misses with a wild combination.
Covail closes the distance but Maluga moves to the side
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Covail toppling to the canvas! Covail scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!
 Covail is rocked!
 It looks like Tristan Covail has been cut.
Maluga measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Covail! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kekino Maluga!
Kekino Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Slice (ranked 4969 p4p, 6054 weight class) and Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 534 p4p, 606 weight class). Giuseppe De Rossi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
165
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bartholomew Slice!
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, Giuseppe De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from De Rossi.
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Rossi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Rossi lands in his opponent's guard.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to improve his position but instead De Rossi has moved into half guard.
Slice tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slice tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
Slice trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slice tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe De Rossi.
De Rossi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartholomew Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rossi.
De Rossi tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Rossi looks winded!
A left lands for Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rossi.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.
 De Rossi is rocked!
It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Slice.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice digs a right hand into De Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Rossi's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Slice.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rossi backwards.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Slice works on De Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to clinch up but De Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Slice is looking to clinch.
De Rossi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Slice lands a right hand from hell, dropping De Rossi. Slice pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Slice!
Bartholomew Slice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 3402 p4p, 4063 weight class) and Brent Jackson (ranked 427 p4p, 491 weight class). Brent Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
175
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
172
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Amaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Brent Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Brent Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Santo Amaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santo Amaro.
That has opened up Brent Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jackson falls to his knees and Santo Amaro doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
After winning the bout, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister ToYou (ranked 2599 p4p, 3981 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 342 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
215
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
210
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
|
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister ToYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from ToYou misses.
ToYou throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Susi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Susi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ToYou.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
ToYou throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
ToYou throws an off balance right hand
and Susi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ToYou looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
ToYou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ToYou misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from ToYou finds it's target.
A jab from ToYou misses.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Susi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ToYou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Susi lands a jab to the head.
ToYou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Susi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ToYou takes one to the chin there.
ToYou is rocked!
ToYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Susi walks into a left hand.
ToYou looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
Susi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh ToYou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ToYou cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ToYou seems to have got his legs back now.
Susi loads up on a big right hand but ToYou slips the punch.
ToYou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ToYou.
ToYou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Susi under the eye.
Nice body punch from ToYou.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ToYou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ToYou scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ToYou connects with a jab.
A big right from ToYou misses.
Susi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ToYou dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!
Susi moves away from the strike by ToYou.
ToYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
ToYou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ToYou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Susi at a distance.
ToYou lands a head shot.
ToYou lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ToYou looks to score with a jab to the body but Susi is just out of range.
ToYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Nice straight punches there by ToYou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ToYou.
Susi cracks ToYou with a good jab.
Susi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
ToYou swings widly with a right hand
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ToYou misses with a hook
enabling Susi to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi moves out of range as ToYou strikes.
Susi dips to his left and cracks ToYou with an uppercut!
ToYou swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
ToYou throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ToYou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ToYou misses with a wild body shot.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from ToYou. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Susi! But no joy.
Susi connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ToYou defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
ToYou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
ToYou misses with a lunging right hand
and Susi counters with a nice right hand that sends ToYou toppling to the canvas! ToYou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Susi finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Susi! But no joy.
ToYou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Susi rattles ToYou with a well-timed uppercut counter. - ToYou tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Susi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving ToYou stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toppo Damorning (ranked 3994 p4p, 2848 weight class) and Kenny Omega (ranked 504 p4p, 368 weight class). Omega has chosen Kenny Omega Entrance Theme from AEW as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Toppo Damorning has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
280
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
278
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toppo Damorning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Omega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damorning tries to sprawl but Omega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Omega wants to work for an arm triangle but Damorning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damorning kicks Omega off and gets back to his feet.
Omega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Damorning's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} 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.
Damorning is trying to control but can't.
Damorning is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
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!
Omega wants to work for an arm triangle but Damorning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is looking to take a break and control but Damorning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damorning trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
Damorning is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
Damorning looking for submissions off his back.
Damorning tries to get to full guard but Omega has control of the leg.
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.
Omega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omega is pressing down on Damorning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damorning is holding on for now.
Omega works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Omega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Omega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Damorning to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Damorning shrugs it off.
Damorning is squirming around, avoiding Omega's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Damorning is looking to get to half guard.
Damorning is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Damorning is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Damorning is now in Omega's guard. A big mistake from Omega there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damorning wants to stand but Omega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Damorning looking to pass the guard.
Omega wants to sweep but no luck.
Omega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Damorning defends well.
Damorning trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damorning tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Omega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Omega stuffs the takedown attempt from Damorning. Damorning gets slowly back to his feet.
Damorning looks for a takedown but Omega sprawls well.
Kenny Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Damorning keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
Omega keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damorning keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Damorning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Omega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damorning keeps working.
Damorning is trying to control Omega's posture but Omega avoids it.
Omega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenny Omega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damorning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damorning is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega wants to control but Damorning is keeping him busy.
Damorning wants to control but Omega postures up.
Damorning tries to improve position but can't.
Omega trying to control the position but Damorning is working away.
Omega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damorning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Damorning rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Omega's guard! Nice work there by Damorning!
Omega wants to sweep here but Damorning controlling him for the moment.
Omega is trying to control the position but Damorning postures up.
Omega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Damorning from controlling successfully.
Damorning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damorning won't allow Omega to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Damorning from controlling successfully.
Omega working for a triangle but Damorning defends it easily.
Omega has a closed guard, preventing Damorning from standing up.
Omega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damorning passes Omega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Damorning tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omega defends well and Damorning ends up having to push Omega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damorning jumps guard but Omega stands there with Damorning around his waist. Damorning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omega has hold of one of Damorning's legs. Damorning is fighting the takedown attempt but Omega gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Omega tries to free his leg and advance position but Damorning is retaining full guard.
Omega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omega trying to control but Damorning is working from the bottom.
Omega advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damorning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though.
Damorning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damorning.
Damorning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Omega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega trying to control but Damorning is working from the bottom.
Damorning has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Omega should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Damorning has tightened it up now! Omega should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toppo Damorning!
An out of breath Toppo Damorning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kenny Omega spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conny Ponny (ranked 2578 p4p, 3210 weight class) and Eusebio Mamani (ranked 332 p4p, 406 weight class). Mamani has chosen Soy Caporal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
22
170
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
170
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conny Ponny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eusebio Mamani!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamani misses with a looping right.
Mamani misses with a few strikes there.
Ponny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ponny throws a body punch but Mamani moves out of range.
A big left from Mamani misses.
Mamani misses with a body punch
and Ponny counters with a straight right hand.
Ponny blocks a jab.
Ponny throws out a loose jab but Mamani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamani misses with a left hand
and Ponny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamani thinking.
Ponny throws a hook but Mamani blocks it.
Mamani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponny misses with a leg kick
letting Mamani counter with a right hand.
Ponny connects with a jab.
A jab from Mamani misses.
Ponny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamani.
Ponny misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamani throws a hook but Ponny avoids it easily.
Mamani cracks Ponny with an open hand slap.
Mamani misses with the combination.
Mamani tries to keep at a distance but Ponny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ponny tries a body shot but Mamani blocks it.
Ponny tries to work over Mamani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamani is trying to break free.
Ponny misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponny has Mamani pressed against the cage, preventing Mamani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamani prevents a body shot from Ponny.
Mamani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ponny throws a lazy uppercut
and Ponny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ponny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamani.
Mamani misses with a looping right.
Mamani throws a right hand that misses
and Ponny counters by clinching up.
Ponny misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamani wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponny won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ponny is pushing Mamani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ponny for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamani jumps guard but Ponny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ponny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ponny fails to land.
Ponny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamani blocks an uppercut.
Come on Ponny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Ponny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Ponny.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Conny Ponny.
Mamani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamani lands with a cross.
Mamani thuds a left hand into Ponny's body.
Ponny throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamani punishes Ponny's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Ponny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamani doesn't seem phased though.
Eusebio Mamani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponny moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamani blocks a body shot from Ponny.
Ponny avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eusebio Mamani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ponny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mamani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamani.
Ponny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Mamani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamani swings widly with a right hand
and Ponny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ponny moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamani misses with a double jab.
Ponny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamani looks to land a left hand but Ponny moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamani missing with a left hand there. Ponny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamani!
Ponny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamani manages to avoid it.
Mamani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamani swings widly with a right hand
and Ponny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamani misses with a body shot.
Mamani misses with a hook to the body
and Ponny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamani takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Mamani misses.
Ponny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ponny slips under a jab.
Eusebio Mamani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamani misses the body punch
and Ponny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamani's knee momentarily.
Ponny thumps Mamani with a low kick.
Mamani throws a body punch but Ponny moves out of range.
Ponny ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Ponny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ponny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Ponny tries to clinch up
enabling Mamani to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mamani misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponny lands a nice hook to Mamani's body. Mamani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mamani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eusebio Mamani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamani swings for the body but Ponny moves out of range.
Mamani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponny.
Ponny tries a low kick but Mamani avoids it.
Mamani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ponny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ponny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mamani misses with a hook. Ponny ducked under it nicely.
Ponny just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamani throws out a loose jab but Ponny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponny tries to clinch up but Mamani circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamani scores with a nice strike.
Mamani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponny is looking to counter punch.
Ponny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mamani throws a hook but Ponny blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamani misses the target.
Mamani misses the shot to the body.
Ponny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponny ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Ponny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Mamani.
Good exchange - Mamani coming out on top.
Ponny takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponny throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamani counters with a straight right hand.
Mamani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponny seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamani lands with a shot to the body.
Ponny throws a low kick, looking for Mamani's leg but Mamani calmly moves out of range.
Ponny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Ponny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mamani avoids the body shot from Ponny.
Nice defenses there by Mamani.
Ponny jabs Mamani right on the nose. Mamani blinks but takes it well.
Mamani throws out a loose jab but Ponny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamani swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ponny. That snapped Mamani's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Mamani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ponny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Ponny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Ponny.
Mamani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponny scores with a hook to the body. Mamani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ponny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ponny punishes Mamani's body with a nice straight punch.
Ponny wants to slow Mamani down by chopping away at his legs.
Ponny slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamani throws a series of punches but Ponny moves out of range.
Mamani looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponny is just out of range.
Mamani lands with a good body shot.
Mamani throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponny.
Ponny takes a swing at Mamani's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponny.
Mamani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponny moves away.
Ponny throws an overhand right that lands on Mamani's shoulder, as Mamani tries to avoid the shot.
Mamani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponny scores with a nice right hand.
Ponny misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mamani to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponny defending well as Mamani loads up on a big left hand.
Mamani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ponny.
Ponny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ponny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamani circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Mamani. Those never looked like landing.
Ponny moves away from the strike by Mamani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamani misses with a hook.
Ponny lands a nice shot that snaps Mamani's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mamani finds it's way through Ponny's defenses.
Ponny avoids the body shot from Mamani.
Ponny scores with a hook to the body. Mamani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mamani throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamani manages to avoid it.
Mamani throws a one two combo.
Ponny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Mamani does no damage.
Mamani misses with a looping left.
Ponny went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ponny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamani defending well as Ponny loads up on a big left hand.
Ponny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamani counters with a two punch combo.
Ponny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamani throws out a loose jab but Ponny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ponny thuds a left hand into Mamani's body.
Mamani throws a looping overhand right but Ponny ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ponny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamani.
Mamani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamani throws a looping overhand right but Ponny ducks down to avoid it.
Mamani works over Ponny's head and body with a nice combination.
Ponny throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mamani does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamani throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ponny to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponny lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Mamani misses.
Mamani's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamani duly obliges.
Conny Ponny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamani throws a combination that misses
and Ponny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamani thinking.
A slow jab from Mamani misses its intended target.
Ponny defending well as Mamani loads up on a big left hand.
Ponny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Mamani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Mamani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Mamani!
After the big win, Eusebio Mamani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nutritional Shaved Ice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Ragnarsson (ranked 2469 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Evaristo Catricheo (ranked 318 p4p, 241 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Catricheo's choice of entrance music: Entre a mi pago sin golpear. Olaf Ragnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 203 cm
25
270
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
197 cm
26
260
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olaf Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evaristo Catricheo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catricheo misses with a low kick.
Catricheo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ragnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Catricheo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Catricheo content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson wants to stand and escape but Catricheo is having none of it.
Catricheo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Catricheo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catricheo stays in close to Ragnarsson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catricheo stops Ragnarsson from standing up.
Catricheo passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Catricheo is working for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand up here but Catricheo is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catricheo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catricheo stops Ragnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Catricheo moves nicely into side control.
Ragnarsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Catricheo is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Catricheo advances to full mount.
Catricheo throwing strikes here but Ragnarsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Catricheo lands a big shot there that rocks Ragnarsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ragnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is bucking up trying to escape but Catricheo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Catricheo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evaristo Catricheo!
Evaristo Catricheo very nearly forgot to thank UNDEFEATED amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Valle (ranked 1375 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Antonio Tarver (ranked 156 p4p, 113 weight class). Valle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faraon Love Shady - Mi Cunumi. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
26
145
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
169 cm
26
145
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Valle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Tarver!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarver keeps control of Valle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valle to keep the fight standing.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valle to keep the fight standing.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valle smiles and moves away.
Jesus Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Valle pushes him off.
Tarver wants to clinch up but Valle keeps it at a distance.
Tarver blocks the body kick.
Valle thumps Tarver with a low kick.
We've been told by Valle's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valle scores with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valle lands a jab to Tarver's midsection.
Valle connects with a high kick.
Tarver tries to clinch up but Valle circles away and keeps his distance.
Valle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valle throws a front kick that sends Tarver stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarver defending well as Valle loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver avoids the head kick by Valle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valle.
Tarver drives through and clinches with Valle against the cage.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Valle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valle tries to break free but Tarver pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Valle holds him up against the cage and eventually Tarver drops back down to his feet.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valle walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valle circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Tarver looks to move away, Valle throws a big counter combo but Tarver just gets out of the way.
Valle throws a head kick but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
Valle throws the kick towards the body but Tarver avoids it.
Valle connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Valle misses.
Valle scores with a jab.
Valle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Valle circles away.
Valle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tarver avoids the body shot from Valle.
Valle throws a head kick but Tarver moves out of range.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver gets a clinch.
Tarver successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valle wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving.
Tarver pulls Valle in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Valle from controlling successfully.
Valle is posturing up here but Tarver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valle tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valle has to tap! Slick submission there by Tarver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Antonio Tarver 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
