 |
CTMMA 17: Kasai Vs Johnston PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jinski Grang (ranked 23616 p4p, 25347 weight class) and Horiuchi Tomoko (ranked 667 p4p, 672 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to JID - 151 Rum. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
32
215
6 - 10 - 1 |
|
175 cm
25
145
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Horiuchi Tomoko!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang lands with a nice combination. Tomoko backs away looking to recover.
Tomoko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grang dodges the punch combination from Tomoko.
Tomoko wants to clinch but Grang slips to the side
and Grang counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomoko wants to clinch
and Grang counters with a big right hand! Oh Tomoko is in trouble here! Grang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinski Grang!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Nick Holey (ranked 20761 p4p, 23788 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 582 p4p, 606 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
42
130
17 - 25 - 0 |
|
190 cm
31
150
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouskal cracks Holey with an open hand slap.
Mouskal throws an overhand right that lands on Holey's shoulder, as Holey tries to avoid the shot.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey throws a nice looking combination but Mouskal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mouskal!
Mouskal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holey shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouskal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouskal gets tackled into the cage by Holey. Holey maintains the clinch.
Holey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mouskal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mouskal's efforts to push away.
Holey wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey slowing the pace effectively.
Holey jumps guard but Mouskal stands there with Holey around his waist. Holey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mouskal to keep the fight standing.
Holey manages to break the clinch.
Mouskal throws a series of punches but Holey moves out of range.
Mouskal throws a nice looking combination but Holey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holey.
Mouskal scores with a sloppy right hand. Holey should have avoided that one.
Alak Mouskal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holey needs to keep his hands up - Mouskal had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mouskal misses with a two punch combination.
Mouskal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mouskal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouskal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouskal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouskal cracks Holey with an open hand slap.
Mouskal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouskal takes a swing at Holey's ribcage but misses.
Holey clinches.
Mouskal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouskal walks into a stiff left hand from Holey.
Mouskal lands with an uppercut that bounces Holey off the cage and back into range.
Holey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal throws a hook to the side of Holey's head but Holey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holey shoots in for a takedown but Mouskal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouskal looks to throw the jab but Holey is out of range.
Holey moves into range and clinches up with Mouskal.
Holey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouskal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mouskal after a bit of a struggle.
Holey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mouskal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouskal tries to bum rush Holey with a series of wild strikes but Holey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouskal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouskal swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mouskal on his heels. He'll look to pass Mouskal's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouskal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holey stands up and waves to Mouskal to follow him.
Nice uppercut there from Mouskal.
Mouskal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mouskal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mouskal stuffs the takedown attempt from Holey. Holey gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mouskal to the ground. Holey is now in Mouskal's guard.
Mouskal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holey dives into side control.
Mouskal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holey.
Holey trying to control the position but Mouskal is working away.
Holey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is looking to take a break and control but Mouskal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mouskal to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouskal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouskal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mouskal sizes up Holey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mouskal throws a hook but Holey avoids it easily.
Holey slips under a jab from Mouskal.
Holey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mouskal connects with a single shot there.
Alak Mouskal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouskal misses with a looping left.
Holey tries to counter with a takedown but Mouskal is quick to defend against it.
Mouskal loads up on a big right hand but Holey slips the punch.
Holey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouskal throws out the jab.
Mouskal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouskal's waist but Mouskal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holey off to one side.
Mouskal gets tackled into the cage by Holey. Holey maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Holey has Mouskal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mouskal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holey closes the distance and clinches.
Mouskal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holey wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mouskal kicks Holey off and gets to his feet.
Nick Holey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holey slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey shoots in but Mouskal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mouskal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mouskal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holey tries to clinch there but Mouskal circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mouskal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mouskal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holey.
Mouskal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holey has a takedown stuffed.
Holey walks into a left hand.
Mouskal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mouskal on his heels. He'll look to pass Mouskal's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal pulls Holey in close to prevent any damage.
Mouskal trying to keep a closed guard but Holey is proving a slippery customer.
Mouskal controlling the position.
Holey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouskal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouskal throws out a counter right but Holey avoids it with no problem.
Mouskal misses with a two punch combination.
Mouskal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mouskal misses with a straight right.
Holey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mouskal avoids it really well and circles away.
Holey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mouskal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holey tries to clinch up.
Holey moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey slips under a jab from Mouskal.
Holey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mouskal misses with a left hand
and Holey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holey is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouskal stuffs the takedown attempt from Holey. Holey gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouskal throws a shot from downtown. Holey moves away and avoids it.
Mouskal throws a hook to the side of Holey's head but Holey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal lands a jab-cross combination.
Holey closes the distance and clinches.
Holey is trying to pull guard but Mouskal has him pressed against the cage.
Mouskal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holey has him pressed against the cage.
Holey has Mouskal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mouskal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holey slows down the pace here.
Holey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouskal scores with a body shot.
Mouskal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mouskal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holey tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouskal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holey defending well as Mouskal loads up on a big left hand.
Holey lands a two punch combo.
Mouskal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holey counters with a thumping low kick.
Holey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouskal jabs Holey right on the nose. Holey blinks but takes it well.
Mouskal cracks Holey with a right hand to the side of the head.
 Holey is rocked!
Mouskal scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Holey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouskal throws out the jab.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.
Mouskal gets caught napping as Holey dives in and scores a takedown. Mouskal manages to retain guard.
Mouskal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holey wants to pass the guard but Mouskal is keeping the position.
Holey wants to control from the top but Mouskal keeps moving.
Mouskal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holey trying to control but Mouskal is working from the bottom.
Holey stands and throws Mouskal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alak Mouskal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mouskal 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alak Mouskal!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bowser (ranked 6414 p4p, 23561 weight class) and Mr Mangan (ranked 560 p4p, 642 weight class). Bowser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tommy Cash - Racked. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mangan's choice of entrance music: Xie hua piao piao. The key to victory for Leon Bowser has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
23
145
6 - 7 - 0 |
|
190 cm
32
140
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Bowser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Mangan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowser.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt - Bowser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangan is looking for the big counter here.
Mangan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Mangan with that takedown attempt.
Mangan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangan.
Leon Bowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mangan.
Mangan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowser is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangan.
Mangan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangan.
Bowser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mangan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mangan eats them both and turns towards Bowser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mangan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bowser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowser tries to sprawl out of it but Mangan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowser scores with a punch to the head.
Bowser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowser wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bowser!
Bowser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangan closes the distance and clinches up with Bowser, looking for a takedown. Mangan pushes Bowser against the cage but Bowser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mangan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowser, which made it look bad.
Mangan misses with a double jab
and Bowser counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Mangan.
Mangan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Mangan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangan walks into a jab.
Mangan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowser's guard.
Mangan won't allow Bowser to get back to his feet.
Bowser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mangan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mangan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bowser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mangan.
Bowser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mangan is controlling him.
Bowser is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mangan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowser cracks Mangan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bowser misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bowser. No joy for Mangan on that attempt.
Bowser is looking for a counter combo.
Bowser connects with a body shot.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bowser misses.
Bowser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangan is defended easily by Bowser.
Bowser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangan shoots in for a double leg but Bowser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowser misses the target.
Bowser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangan under the eye.
Mangan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowser is fending him off so far but Mangan persists. Nope, Bowser circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Bowser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Bowser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangan with a poor takedown
and Bowser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leon Bowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mangan.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Bowser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangan.
Mangan goes for a double leg but Bowser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowser continues to drive forward.
Bowser scores with a nice head shot.
Bowser leaves Mangan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser throws a hook but Mangan blocks it.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowser as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangan fails with the takedown.
Leon Bowser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowser just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangan misses with a takedown
and Bowser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangan tries for a takedown but Bowser circles away easily
and Bowser counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangan shoots and misses
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangan walks into a jab.
Mangan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Mangan is rocked!
Mangan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser lands a two punch combo.
Mangan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowser finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowser scores with a nice right hand.
Mr Mangan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangan walks into a stiff left hand from Bowser.
Leon Bowser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowser dips to his left and cracks Mangan with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Bowser - just one landing.
Mangan lands a two punch combo.
Bowser leaves Mangan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mangan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangan misses with a few strikes there.
Bowser stuffs the takedown.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Bowser.
Mangan throws a combination that misses
and Bowser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Mangan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangan.
A little feinted left hand from Bowser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bowser throws a right and a left that Mangan avoids nicely.
Bowser cracks a nice hook into Mangan's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowser scores with a jab. Mangan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowser throws the left hand but Mangan avoids the punch easily.
Bowser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangan.
Mangan closes the distance and clinches up with Bowser, looking for a takedown. Mangan pushes Bowser against the cage but Bowser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mangan scores with a four punch combination!
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowser sprawls well. Bowser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowser is looking for a counter combo.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowser but Bowser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bowser throws a big counter combination but Mangan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Bowser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangan seems to have recovered his senses.
Mangan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowser counters with a series of strikes. Mangan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bowser stuffs the takedown.
Bowser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mangan.
It looked like Bowser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leon Bowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mangan.
Bowser misses with the combination.
Mangan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowser avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowser swivels and escapes.
Bowser cracks Mangan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mangan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowser pinned against the cage. Bowser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser lands with a hook. Mangan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowser was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mangan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangan has managed to get both his arms back between Bowser's legs - danger averted.
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangan can do to turn this around?
Bowser striking off his back but it's not causing Mangan any problems.
Mangan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mangan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mangan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bowser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mangan is controlling him.
Mangan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser wants to sweep here but Mangan controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowser is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mangan tries to pull guard but Bowser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bowser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mangan is keeping busy.
Bowser breaks the clinch.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowser lands with a hook. Mangan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Mangan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Mangan with that takedown attempt.
Mangan drops his hands momentarily and Bowser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowser misses with a few strikes there.
Mangan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowser tries to avoid it but Mangan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowser to the ground. Bowser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mangan shoots and misses
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Mangan avoids them all with ease.
Bowser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Bowser finds it's way through Mangan's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowser as he jumps to the side.
Bowser lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangan off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser cracks Mangan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowser scores with a hook.
Mangan misses with a few strikes there.
Mangan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowser is looking for a counter combo.
Bowser scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangan is defended easily by Bowser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowser, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bowser!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Bowser made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Mr Mangan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Scott (ranked 3733 p4p, 5639 weight class) and Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 447 p4p, 585 weight class). Jeremy Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
29
178
13 - 11 - 0 |
|
200 cm
30
205
9 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muwaitang throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott feinted with a counter takedown.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muwaitang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Muwaitang misses with a straight left.
Scott changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott moves out of range as Muwaitang strikes.
Scott slips under a jab from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott feinted with a counter takedown.
Muwaitang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Muwaitang throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muwaitang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Muwaitang defend it? Scott steps over the head and cranks it - Muwaitang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Scott!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Scott 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fits Miz (ranked 2238 p4p, 23588 weight class) and Bobby Dent (ranked 284 p4p, 732 weight class). Miz comes into the arena with Somebody That I Used To Know (80s remix) blaring out of the sound system. Dent has chosen Dr. Feelgood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
35
209
16 - 14 - 1 |
|
190 cm
29
201
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dent!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent tries for a takedown but Miz circles away easily
and Dent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miz checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Miz misses its target.
Dent dives in and grabs Miz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miz pushes down on Dent's head and hops out.
Miz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dent shoots in but Miz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fits Miz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Dent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent tries for a takedown but Miz circles away easily
and Miz counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miz counters with a thumping low kick.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Miz as Dent shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Miz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dent shoots for a takedown but Miz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent misses with a takedown attempt
and Miz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Miz counter with a right hand.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miz wants the takedown. Dent is fighting it off but Miz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dent's guard against the cage.
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!
Miz advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miz tries to pass to full mount but Dent defends it.
Dent is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Miz seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miz trying to pass the guard but Dent defending well.
Miz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fits Miz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Miz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dent shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fits Miz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Dent.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dent thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miz as he jumps to the side.
Miz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fits Miz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent shoots and misses
letting Miz counter with a right hand.
Dent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dent tries for a takedown but Miz circles away easily
and Miz counters with a straight right hand.
Dent fails with the takedown
and Miz counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Miz's head coaches at Shadow Warriors (KT) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miz counters with a right hand to the body.
Dent tries for a takedown but Miz circles away easily
and Miz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dent.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz counters with a left to the body.
Dent is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Miz.
It looked like Miz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dent.
Dent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent tries for a takedown but Miz circles away easily
and Miz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dent misses with a takedown
and Miz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fits Miz 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!
Dent shoots and misses
and Miz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dent shoots in looking for a takedown. Miz tries to sprawl out of it but Dent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dent just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMiz.
Dent misses with a double jab
and Miz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dent is predictable there
and Miz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent with a poor takedown
and Miz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fits Miz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Dent.
Dent dives in for a single leg takedown but Miz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miz counters with a left to the body.
Dent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dent is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miz is fending him off so far but Dent persists. Nope, Miz circles away and we're back to standing.
Miz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bobby Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent fails with the takedown
and Miz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dent misses with a double jab
letting Miz counter with a right hand.
Dent is still on wobbly legs! Can Miz finish him?
Dent misses with a takedown attempt
and Miz counters with a left to the body.
Dent fails with the takedown
and Miz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dent with a lazy takedown attempt
and as Dent loses concentration momentarily, Miz counters with a picture perfect head kick! Dent goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fits Miz!
Fits Miz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Bobby Dent had this to say: 'Someone must of spiked my tea because I should of won this fight.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blinko Felly (ranked 4343 p4p, 5414 weight class) and Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 437 p4p, 500 weight class). Fujinuma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yooooooooo. Hajimaro Fujinuma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
|
| 174 cm
24
144
8 - 10 - 0 |
|
185 cm
33
140
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue 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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blinko Felly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Felly to score with a decent uppercut.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fujinuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujinuma shoots in and bounces Felly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Felly has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fujinuma doesn't defend quickly enough and Felly has managed to lock this one up! Can Fujinuma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Felly on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blinko Felly!
Blinko Felly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo De Vinci (ranked 2534 p4p, 2662 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 319 p4p, 337 weight class). Murray has chosen Walkin - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. Leonardo De Vinci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
31
200
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
197
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo De Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from De Vinci misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
De Vinci throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
De Vinci throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
De Vinci misses with an uppercut
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Leonardo De Vinci has been cut.
Murray has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Vinci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Vinci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Vinci throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray walks into a stiff left hand from De Vinci.
 It looks like James Murray has been cut.
De Vinci throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Vinci misses with a straight right.
Murray slips a jab from De Vinci.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vinci.
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!
De Vinci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vinci.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Murray.
De Vinci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonardo De Vinci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vinci throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Vinci. De Vinci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Vinci swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
De Vinci is rocked!
De Vinci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh De Vinci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Vinci is breathing heavily.
Murray and De Vinci are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murray throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking De Vinci into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murray knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Murray!
James Murray managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chito Jacare Salazar (ranked 3788 p4p, 3826 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 393 p4p, 396 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bjorg Fjordlinginsson enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
30
160
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
169 cm
38
136
23 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chito Jacare Salazar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar has Fjordlinginsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salazar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar clinches.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Salazar . No joy for Fjordlinginsson on that attempt.
Fjordlinginsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chito Jacare Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Fjordlinginsson.
Salazar gets a clinch.
Fjordlinginsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salazar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjordlinginsson gets tackled into the cage by Salazar . Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson gets tackled into the cage by Salazar . Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar clinches up with Fjordlinginsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar rushes Fjordlinginsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fjordlinginsson.
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar clinches.
Fjordlinginsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salazar has managed to clinch.
Salazar 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar gets a clinch.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjordlinginsson goes for a double leg but Salazar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salazar continues to drive forward.
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fjordlinginsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salazar defending well as Fjordlinginsson loads up on a big left hand.
Fjordlinginsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salazar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fjordlinginsson manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fjordlinginsson gets tackled into the cage by Salazar . Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjordlinginsson gets tackled into the cage by Salazar . Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Fjordlinginsson.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar rushes Fjordlinginsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar tries to clinch but Fjordlinginsson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar tries to clinch but Fjordlinginsson is having none of it.
Salazar clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Salazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fjordlinginsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fjordlinginsson can't get the takedown.
Fjordlinginsson jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar gets a clinch.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Salazar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Fjordlinginsson darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns Fjordlinginsson into the cage.
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Fjordlinginsson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Chito Jacare Salazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to clinch but Fjordlinginsson is having none of it.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjordlinginsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown attempt - Salazar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salazar gets a clinch.
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar rushes Fjordlinginsson and presses him up against the cage.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar darts in and clinches Fjordlinginsson up against the cage.
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjordlinginsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Jacare Salazar 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.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Fjordlinginsson circles away.
Chito Jacare Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salazar sprawls well. Salazar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Salazar tries to clinch but Fjordlinginsson moves out of range.
Fjordlinginsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salazar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fjordlinginsson passes into half guard.
Fjordlinginsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjordlinginsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Salazar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson blocks the strikes from Salazar .
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura but Salazar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fjordlinginsson to get the leverage.
Salazar punching from the bottom.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Salazar is defending well.
Salazar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar lands with a few short shots to the body.
Salazar lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Salazar missing with punches from the bottom.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Salazar is defending well.
Fjordlinginsson blocks the strikes from Salazar .
Salazar landing a few short strikes.
Salazar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjordlinginsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjordlinginsson's back!
Fjordlinginsson is trapped and Salazar is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Salazar lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fjordlinginsson.
Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Salazar throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fjordlinginsson could be in trouble here!
Fjordlinginsson is still in real trouble! Can Salazar finish him?
Fjordlinginsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar lands strikes from the back and Fjordlinginsson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chito Jacare Salazar !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 424 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Uestus Johnston (ranked 61 p4p, 196 weight class). Johnston has chosen Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
33
158
18 - 10 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
157
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnston taking a breather.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Kasai improves position.
Johnston'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Johnston tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
Kasai cracks Johnston with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Kasai's body. Kasai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Kasai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Kasai with an uppercut!
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnston.
Johnston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai lands a jab to the head.
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Johnston wants to stall.
Kasai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
Kasai digs a right hand underneath Johnston's ribcage. Johnston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Johnston stalling the fight.
Johnston is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai lands a left hand.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnston wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Kasai improves position.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.
Johnston is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kasai has denied him.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the cage.
Kasai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kasai is working Johnston over against the cage.
Johnston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai cracks Johnston with a nice body shot.
Johnston looks winded!
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnston tries to stall but Kasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnston has time to react.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai tries to counter by clinching up but Johnston breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnston throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasai lands a left and a right that send Johnston crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnston is rocked!
Kasai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Johnston to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Johnston looks to clinch but Kasai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Johnston taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai 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
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
