 |
Sucker Punch Pro Series 142 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Manivong (ranked 674 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 105 p4p, 179 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
27
266
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
191 cm
27
270
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong misses with an uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Manivong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Republic moves into the clinch.
Manivong tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Manivong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manivong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong connects with an inside leg kick.
Manivong tries to work over Republic's front leg with a kick but Republic checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong lands with a kick to the temple. Republic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Republic tries to clinch but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manivong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Manivong.
Manivong closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Manivong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manivong scores with a hook to the body.
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Republic on the side of the head.
Republic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manivong misses with a body kick.
Republic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manivong throws a wild body kick that Republic sees coming a mile off.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Republic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manivong controls his hands.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manivong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manivong.
Manivong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Manivong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong.
Republic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manivong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Manivong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manivong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Republic after a bit of a struggle.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manivong is breathing heavily.
Manivong swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akuma Manivong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manivong throws a sloppy body shot
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic drives through and clinches with Manivong against the cage.
Manivong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manivong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Republic blocks the leg kick.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Manivong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic blocks a head kick by Manivong.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manivong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
Manivong has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Republic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong.
Manivong tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Manivong.
Manivong scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic misses with a knee strike.
Republic trying to land knees to the body.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
Manivong throws a head punch that misses.
Manivong pulls guard successfully.
Manivong is looking for a triangle but Republic pushes his legs off easily.
Manivong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Republic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Republic passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Manivong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Republic keeps moving and retains side control.
Manivong regains half guard.
Manivong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Republic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Republic's back!
Republic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Manivong looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic fending off the submission attempt from Manivong.
Manivong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Republic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Republic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manivong gets his way!
Republic is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Manivong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manivong tries to land a leg kick but Republic saw it coming and moves away.
Manivong takes the fight into the clinch.
Manivong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Manivong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manivong.
Manivong gets through Republic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Republic blocks a body shot from Manivong.
Manivong goes for a takedown attempt but Republic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Manivong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
Manivong throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Republic is out of range and Manivong settles back down.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Manivong misses
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Republic blocks a head kick by Manivong.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manivong tried to score with a low kick but Republic checks it.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
Akuma Manivong is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manivong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Republic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Manivong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Manivong lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Manivong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manivong scores with a sloppy right hand. Republic should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic blocks a jab.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manivong gets tackled into the cage by Republic. Republic maintains the clinch.
Republic takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Banana Republic's cut even more.
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akuma Manivong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manivong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manivong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Manivong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manivong, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 1500 p4p, 900 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 199 p4p, 124 weight class). Side comes to the cage accompanied by In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc . Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music. Devin Ecker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
225
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
194 cm
27
205
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker gets a double leg takedown into Side's guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Side seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses. Side uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ecker's guard. Nice move by Side!
Side slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker pulls Side in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Side wants to stand but Ecker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Side wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Ecker managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecker has a closed guard, preventing Side from standing up.
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Side has passed into half guard.
Side is taking a breather. Ecker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Side wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Ecker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Side blocks the leg kick.
Ecker tries to clinch but Side moves away
and Side cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecker is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ecker! But no joy.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Side tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron Side is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Side lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Side misses with a straight right.
Ecker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecker.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Side controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Side dodges the ground and pound from Ecker.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Ecker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Side defending against the ground and pound.
Side takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ecker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Side looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ecker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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.
In defeat, Iron Side stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 1862 p4p, 3091 weight class) and Igor Lomachenko (ranked 199 p4p, 302 weight class). 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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
28
150
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
145
5 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Lomachenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Bremner misses with an uppercut. Lomachenko saw that one coming.
Lomachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bremner's shoulder, as Bremner tries to avoid the shot.
Bremner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lomachenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bremner is in Lomachenko's guard.
Bremner postures up and lands a big shot to Lomachenko's brow.
Bremner trying to move into half guard but instead Lomachenko has managed to sweep!
Bremner is trying to control the position but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner controlling the position.
Lomachenko gets to his feet. Bremner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bremner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko scores with a jab to the head.
Bremner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bremner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bremner stops Lomachenko from standing up.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is being controlled here.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lomachenko keeps working.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner looking to control but instead Lomachenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lomachenko pushes Bremner off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Nice shot lands for Bremner.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko cracks Bremner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko cracks Bremner with a good jab.
Igor Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown but Lomachenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Lomachenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomachenko.
Bremner checks a leg kick.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Lomachenko. No joy for Bremner on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Bremner lands a head shot.
Bremner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomachenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lomachenko sprawls well. Lomachenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Lomachenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lomachenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bremner feinted with a counter takedown.
Bremner fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lomachenko defends well and Bremner ends up having to push Lomachenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lomachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lomachenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lomachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Lomachenko lands.
Lomachenko misses with a low kick.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range.
Bremner goes for a double leg but Lomachenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomachenko continues to drive forward.
Lomachenko leaning against his opponent.
Bremner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Bremner can't get the takedown.
Bremner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bremner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bremner blocks the body kick.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Bremner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bremner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lomachenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lomachenko is pushing Bremner's head away, looking to escape. Bremner manages to hold on to the position though.
Lomachenko is being controlled here.
Lomachenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bremner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lomachenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko is pushing Bremner's head away, looking to escape. Bremner manages to hold on to the position though.
Bremner trying to control the action but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko pushes Bremner off looking to stand but Bremner dives back in and keeps control.
Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lomachenko is trying to stand.
Bremner content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lomachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Lomachenko moved out of range nicely.
Lomachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bremner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bremner throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Lomachenko staying out of range there.
Bremner slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a looping left.
Lomachenko checks the leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with a two punch combination.
Lomachenko scores with a punch to the head.
Lomachenko tries to bum rush Bremner with a series of wild strikes but Bremner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lomachenko blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Lomachenko misses.
Lomachenko scores with a hook.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Lomachenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bremner has time to react.
Lomachenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Bremner's head.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut
and Bremner counters with a takedown into side control.
Bremner controls the position.
Bremner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomachenko for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is trying to buck Bremner off.
Lomachenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Bremner dominates the positioning.
Bremner wants to control for a moment but Lomachenko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bremner controlling the action here.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lomachenko is trying to stand but he's just given Bremner his back.
Bremner controls the action.
Lomachenko is trying to stand back up.
Bremner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bremner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lomachenko hold on?!
Bremner trying to control momentarily.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Lomachenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bremner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lomachenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Bremner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Bremner moves away and avoids it.
Bremner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bremner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Lomachenko. Those never looked like landing.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Good leg kick by Lomachenko.
Bremner takes one to the chin there.
Bremner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Bremner walks into a jab.
Lomachenko scores with a nice right hand.
Bremner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Bremner misses the jab.
Bremner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko is looking to get back to is feet but Bremner passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko is not content to let Bremner control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lomachenko is wriggling around trying to escape but Bremner has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lomachenko taps out and Bremner picks up the big win! Great work there by Bremner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Igor Lomachenko had this to say: '5 Foot 9. 6.60 Learning Speed.. IQ 101. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 445 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 54 p4p, 114 weight class). Drake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
27
150
16 - 4 - 1 |
|
168 cm
26
151
12 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Casey throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Casey throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Casey gets caught flat footed, as Drake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drake distracts Casey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up in Casey's guard and throws a big left but Casey blocks it.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Drake distracts Casey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casey looking for a sweep. Not yet Casey, not yet.
Casey working a defensive guard here.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Casey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Casey tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Casey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drake lands an elbow.
Casey defending against the ground and pound.
Casey wants to get back to his feet but Drake drags him back down.
Drake looks up at the clock and then as Casey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Casey gets back to half guard.
Drake is thwarting Casey's attempts to control the position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake winds up and cracks Casey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake passes to full mount!
Drake dominating with strikes here.
Casey is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Casey is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Casey is rocked!
Drake dominating with strikes here.
Casey is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake avoids the attempt from Casey to control.
Casey seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Casey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Drake punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Casey's face.
Drake drops a big elbow. That's hurt Casey! More shots from Drake and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drake!
Jake Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 504 p4p, 845 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 81 p4p, 129 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
265
17 - 6 - 1 |
|
200 cm
36
287
18 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conchobhar throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Conchobhar's head back.
Conchobhar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conchobhar tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conchobhar to the ground. Conchobhar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Conchobhar throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a one two! Conchobhar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick
letting Conchobhar counter with a right hand.
It looks like David Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a hook but Conchobhar avoids it easily.
Conchobhar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conchobhar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Conchobhar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a straight right hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up David Jones's cut even more.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conchobhar.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Conchobhar slips the punch.
Conchobhar's corner calls for a 1-2. Conchobhar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conchobhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands the left hand.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Jones tenderised Conchobhar's leg. Conchobhar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conchobhar circles away quickly and effectively.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Conchobhar moves out of range.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conchobhar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones sizes up Conchobhar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Jones misses.
Conchobhar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Conchobhar takes one to the chin there.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Conchobhar is out of range.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Conchobhar's guard.
Conchobhar wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands and steps away. Conchobhar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Conchobhar is out of range.
Conchobhar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conchobhar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Conchobhar.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones moves out of range as Conchobhar strikes.
and Conchobhar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Conchobhar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
Herleifr Conchobhar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 227 p4p, 591 weight class) and Kurt Cobain (ranked 28 p4p, 80 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Connor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cherub Rock. Cobain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Kurt Cobain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
27
158
18 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
27
158
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws a hook but Cobain avoids it easily.
Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Connor misses its intended target.
Cobain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Connor checks a low kick from Cobain.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Cobain moves away and avoids it.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Connor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cobain.
Good leg kick by Cobain.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Connor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Connor walks into a stiff left hand from Cobain.
Cobain misses with a hook.
Cobain takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Connor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Connor.
Cobain unleashes a big counter combination but Connor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cobain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connor doesn't seem bothered though.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Connor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobain sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Cobain.
Connor throws a leg kick but Cobain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobain moves forwards but Connor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Cobain.
Connor lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobain throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Cobain moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a jab when Cobain was well out of range.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobain scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Cobain with a hook.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Cobain ducks down to avoid it.
Cobain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Cobain.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobain.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobain.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobain.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Connor.
Cobain misses with a looping left.
Cobain cracks Connor with an open hand slap.
Cobain moves forwards but Connor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Connor as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Connor throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
Cobain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobain misses with a double jab.
Connor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobain counters with a leg kick.
Cobain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Connor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Cobain ducks down to avoid it.
Cobain lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Connor throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobain counters with a nice body shot.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Connor.
Cobain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connor.
Cobain throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Connor avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Connor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobain.
A lazy left from Cobain finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor scores with a head kick. Cobain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobain misses with an uppercut.
Connor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobain.
Cobain is looking to slow Connor down with leg kicks.
Connor misses the body punch
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Connor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobain checks a leg kick.
Connor takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Cobain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Connor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connor.
A jab from Cobain misses.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connor needs to keep his hands up - Cobain had a free shot at his head there.
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Cobain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor moves away from the strike by Cobain.
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor throws out a loose jab but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connor.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cobain.
Cobain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Connor lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobain's head.
Cobain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cobain there.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Connor slips a jab from Cobain.
A low kick lands for Cobain.
Cobain throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobain scores with a body shot.
Kurt Cobain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely.
Cobain throws an off balance right hand
and Cobain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobain was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
A big left from Connor misses.
Cobain connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobain walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
Cobain throws a leg kick but Connor moved away.
Connor lands with a hook. Cobain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Cobain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobain blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Cobain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Connor throws a body punch but Cobain moves out of range.
Cobain throws a body punch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor moves away from the strike by Cobain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor cracks Cobain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Connor.
Cobain takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobain.
Connor checks the leg kick.
Cobain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Connor avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobain blocks a low kick nicely.
Cobain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobain with a hook.
Connor avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Connor misses with an uppercut.
Connor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobain.
Cobain lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobain misses.
Cobain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobain connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing.
Connor moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Connor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Cobain saw it coming and moves away.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connor checks a leg kick.
Connor clobbers Cobain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobain throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Cobain moves out of range easily.
Cobain swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor lands a nice hook to Cobain's body. Cobain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Connor walks into a straight right hand from Cobain.
Cobain misses with a wild body shot.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Cobain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Connor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobain drops his hands momentarily and Connor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Connor lands a jab to the nose.
Cobain throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connor tries to work over Cobain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cobain.
Cobain blocks an uppercut.
Cobain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Connor or not.
Cobain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
 Connor is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cobain tries a body shot but Connor blocks it.
Cobain lands with a short shot to the head.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor blocks the elbow strike.
Cobain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor misses with a two punch combination.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobain counters with a nice uppercut.
Connor throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Greg Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain lands a left and a right that send Connor crashing to the mat, dazed. Cobain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobain connects with a combination that backs up Connor into the cage. Cobain lands a flurry of punches that gets past Connor's guard. Connor is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cobain bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Cobain!
A very excited looking Kurt Cobain 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
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 171 p4p, 586 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 27 p4p, 83 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
28
198
17 - 8 - 0 |
|
187 cm
28
200
14 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazuma's knee momentarily.
Kazuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the body
and Kazuma counters with a big head kick but Blikstein shrugs it off.
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blikstein connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Kazuma misses
and Blikstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazuma throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
Kazuma clobbers Blikstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuma throws a series of strikes that have Blikstein backpedaling.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein lands a jab to the head.
Kazuma slips under a jab.
Kazuma is looking to counter punch.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuma tries to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma looks to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blikstein.
Kazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Kazuma looks to throw a body kick
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Blikstein moves away
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Blikstein blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kazuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blikstein.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma moves into the clinch successfully.
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blikstein right on the button. Blikstein goes down! Kazuma follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kazuma gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tribute (ranked 310 p4p, 343 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 46 p4p, 49 weight class). Tribute comes to the cage accompanied by tank abbot tribute. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
28
204
16 - 7 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
212
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai with the counter takedown but Tribute avoids it easily.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tribute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Tribute in his half guard.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Tribute throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tribute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thai is pressing down on Tribute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Tribute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tribute works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Tribute throws a big elbow that misses.
Thai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tribute has passed into half guard!
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Tribute.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tribute scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Tribute has control of the leg.
Tribute working over Thai with some ground and pound. Thai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tribute lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tribute trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute trying to pass the guard but Thai defending well.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
Thai is pressing down on Tribute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Tribute pushes his legs off easily.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tribute defends it easily.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tribute chips away with some ground and pound.
Tribute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Tribute to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Tribute prevents Thai from improving his position.
Tribute is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tribute lands with a punch from half guard.
Tribute lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tribute lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tribute escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tribute!
Tribute cracks Thai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tribute's best efforts.
Tribute seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute 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.
Tribute takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Thai's ribs.
Tribute leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tribute misses the jab.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Tribute scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries for a takedown but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tribute defends it well.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
Thai moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Thai tries to move into range but Tribute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute connects with a looping right hand.
Thai avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
Tribute keeping control of the position.
Tribute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tribute moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Tribute is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thai jumps guard but Tribute turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Good body shot from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute is working Thai over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tribute is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thai to the mat. Thai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tribute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tribute is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tribute lands a couple of elbows.
Tribute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tribute lands a couple of digs.
Tribute is working Thai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Thai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tribute wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Tribute scoring with some ground and pound.
Tribute content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tribute makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thai is rocked!
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.
Tribute with a nice head shot there.
Thai keeping full guard, as Tribute tries to pass.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tribute is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tribute lands some shots froms side control.
Thai is still in real trouble! Can Tribute finish him?
Tribute in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Thai looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tribute turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 134 p4p, 407 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 21 p4p, 61 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Barrio. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ainsworth's choice of entrance music: Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
28
187
19 - 4 - 0 |
|
179 cm
25
185
14 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machado with a body shot.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Machado.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Machado misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado connects with the punch.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Ainsworth misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Ainsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Ainsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Ainsworth backpedaling.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Ainsworth off balance momentarily.
Machado slips a jab from Ainsworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Ainsworth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Machado throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Machado clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ainsworth. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Machado.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a hook.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado defending well as Ainsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Machado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
That kick from Machado tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ainsworth! But no joy.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
A nice side step and Ainsworth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machado is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ainsworth scrambles back to his feet.
Machado digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Machado throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado backing away here, and Ainsworth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth scores with a nice head shot.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ainsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado thumps Ainsworth with a low kick.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machado misses.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Machado tries a low kick but Ainsworth avoids it.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Ainsworth wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Ainsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Wanderson Machado.
Well Machado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 15 p4p, 273 weight class) and Heller Cabrera (ranked 3 p4p, 37 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Heller Cabrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 163 cm
28
144
20 - 6 - 0 |
|
169 cm
29
149
14 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Chulalongkorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chulalongkorn backs up against the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera wants to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Heller Cabrera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a jab when Chulalongkorn was well out of range.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chulalongkorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera closes the distance but Chulalongkorn moves to the side
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulalongkorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Chulalongkorn in a clinch.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chulalongkorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn lands with a light punch inside.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Cabrera stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabrera walks away with a smile on his face. Chulalongkorn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Chulalongkorn moves out of range easily.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heller Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heller Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chulalongkorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Cabrera both land. Nice combination.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp right that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn retains his featherweight title!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
