 |
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Strong (ranked 5810 p4p, 5259 weight class) and Mark The Hammer (ranked 582 p4p, 566 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Strong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sublime - 40oz to Freedom. Mark The Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
178
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
178
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong pulls The Hammer into guard.
The Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
The Hammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Hammer controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer is working for a kimura but Strong is defending it quite comfortably.
Strong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Hammer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strong wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Hammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Hammer has cracked it and Strong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark The Hammer!
In defeat, Rocky Strong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hopson (ranked 4450 p4p, 24832 weight class) and David Brenda (ranked 517 p4p, 599 weight class). David Brenda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Hopson's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
185
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
18
195
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hopson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brenda!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopson tries to score with a low kick but Brenda moves his leg out of the way.
Hopson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brenda.
Hopson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopson.
Brenda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopson.
Brenda takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopson throws a nice head kick!
Hopson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands a big head kick that sends Brenda tumbling to the mat! Hopson takes a step backwards and waves Brenda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Brenda is rocked!
Hopson lands a front kick.
Brenda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopson defends it nicely.
Hopson stuffs the takedown attempt from Brenda. Brenda gets slowly back to his feet.
Brenda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Hopson misses
and Brenda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brenda.
Hopson gets underhooks to prevent Brenda's takedown attempt.
Jacob Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Brenda.
Hopson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brenda.
Hopson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brenda's face.
 It looks like David Brenda has been cut.
Brenda looks winded!
Hopson misses with a knee strike.
Hopson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hopson breaks the clinch.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson connects with a nice looking jab.
Brenda misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopson counters with a nice body kick.
Whack! Hopson lands a heavy head kick that drops Brenda. The ref tackles Hopson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Brenda was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacob Hopson!
A very excited looking Jacob Hopson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Burroughs (ranked 4529 p4p, 5776 weight class) and Artur Harutyunyan (ranked 386 p4p, 433 weight class). Jordan Burroughs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
162 cm
24
150
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Harutyunyan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harutyunyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burroughs's half guard.
Burroughs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harutyunyan misses with a body shot.
Harutyunyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burroughs wants to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harutyunyan is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is trying to stand up here but Harutyunyan is controlling him well.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Harutyunyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs is pulling down on Harutyunyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Harutyunyan, at least for the moment.
Burroughs is looking to stand up but Harutyunyan isn't so interested in that idea.
Burroughs pulls Harutyunyan in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burroughs is looking to clinch.
Harutyunyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harutyunyan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burroughs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burroughs happy to just control the position for now.
Burroughs is trying to get an arm triangle but Harutyunyan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs cracks Harutyunyan with a big elbow.
Harutyunyan is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harutyunyan, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Burroughs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harutyunyan is being controlled here.
Burroughs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burroughs working the head and body with strikes.
Harutyunyan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is trying to get an arm triangle but Harutyunyan is defending well.
Burroughs working the ground and pound.
Harutyunyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs scores with punches from side control.
Harutyunyan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burroughs working the ground and pound from side control.
Harutyunyan is trying to escape the position but Burroughs is controlling the position.
Harutyunyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harutyunyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harutyunyan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Harutyunyan is still in real trouble! Can Burroughs finish him?
Harutyunyan taking a bit of punishment here - Burroughs scoring with strikes.
Burroughs scores with punches from side control.
Burroughs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burroughs cracks Harutyunyan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Burroughs immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Harutyunyan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Burroughs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Burroughs!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Baltaretu (ranked 4090 p4p, 5482 weight class) and James Dalton (ranked 499 p4p, 566 weight class). Baltaretu comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be touched.. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
18
192
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
17
200
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Baltaretu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dalton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton gets caught napping as Baltaretu dives in and scores a takedown. Dalton manages to retain guard.
Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltaretu.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dalton is rocked!
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton is still in real trouble! Can Baltaretu finish him?
Baltaretu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dalton covers up, he's hurt! Baltaretu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baltaretu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baltaretu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 3441 p4p, 24851 weight class) and Hayden Allen (ranked 188 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
19
145
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
172 cm
18
145
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden Allen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen keeping hold of Brunson's head, controlling as best he can.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Brunson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Allen's guard.
Brunson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brunson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brunson in particular looking to stall.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
Brunson 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brunson is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen trying to control here.
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen is staying active underneath Brunson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Allen has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Allen is rocked!
Brunson wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brunson goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brunson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen!
Brunson tries to control but Allen manages to take his back.
Allen throwing sloppy strikes.
Brunson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brunson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Brunson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Brunson looking to control.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is standing up over Brunson. Brunson looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
Allen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brunson is trying to escape and Allen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brunson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Allen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayden Allen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Thorgard (ranked 3584 p4p, 5505 weight class) and Heavy Dude (ranked 405 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
280
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
270
2 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexei Thorgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heavy Dude!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude lunges at Thorgard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorgard's hand.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
Dude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude tries to clinch but Thorgard moves away
and Thorgard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard preventing the sweep.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Thorgard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard is working Dude over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thorgard stands up over Dude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorgard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dude has wrist control.
Thorgard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dude is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That has opened up Heavy Dude's cut even more.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The cut above Heavy Dude's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heavy Dude's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Thorgard!
In his post fight interview, Alexei Thorgard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Machado (ranked 5173 p4p, 5404 weight class) and Johnny Sasaki (ranked 410 p4p, 420 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
23
154
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
155
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Sasaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sasaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sasaki defends it easily.
Sasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sasaki working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki controlling from the top position.
Sasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Sasaki throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sasaki keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Machado seems to have locked his on tight now - Sasaki screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Machado, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Machado!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lardy (ranked 2951 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Victor Edwards (ranked 399 p4p, 508 weight class). Jeff Lardy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
200
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
192
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lardy.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lardy as he connects with a hook.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lardy.
Lardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lardy looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Lardy 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.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lardy does it's job there.
Lardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lardy misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards closes the distance but Lardy moves to the side
and Lardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Victor Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Lardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Lardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lardy with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Lardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Lardy won't allow it.
Jeff Lardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Edwards.
Lardy working hard to break the clinch.
Lardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lardy clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Edwards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lardy tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position.
Lardy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edwards uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lardy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Lardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lardy manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Lardy's guard.
Lardy is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Lardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lardy wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lardy with a jab.
Jeff Lardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lardy swinging wildly here.
Lardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Lardy misses its intended target.
Lardy sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Lardy avoids it this time.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Lardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lardy cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Lardy feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Lardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Jeff Lardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Lardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Lardy.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy moves into the clinch.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lardy is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards prevents Lardy from breaking the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards jumps guard but Lardy stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeff Lardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Edwards.
Lardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lardy smiles and moves away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Lardy. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Lardy misses.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
Lardy throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Lardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Lardy circles away.
Lardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lardy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lardy clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Lardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lardy is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Lardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards has Lardy pressed against the cage, preventing Lardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lardy is trying to break free.
Lardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lardy throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Lardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lardy is looking for a counter combo.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Lardy misses.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards moves to clinch but Lardy breaks away
and Lardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
Lardy throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lardy. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
A big left from Lardy misses.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Lardy misses with a two punch combination.
Lardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lardy.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Lardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Edwards is trying to control Lardy's posture but Lardy avoids it.
Lardy decides to stand back up. Lardy steps back and let's Edwards get back to his feet.
Victor Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Lardy scores with a punch to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Lardy.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Lardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lardy.
Lardy swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves out of range.
Lardy throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lardy.
Lardy looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves away
and Lardy counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards moves to clinch but Lardy breaks away
and Lardy counters with a straight right hand.
Lardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lardy works the jab nicely.
Lardy takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Edwards keeps control of Lardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lardy breaks the clinch.
Jeff Lardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy scores with a nice strike.
Lardy misses with a wild body shot.
Lardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lardy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lardy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Avangyan (ranked 2553 p4p, 3735 weight class) and Adriano Muniz (ranked 319 p4p, 415 weight class). Adriano Muniz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
25
166
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
25
161
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arman Avangyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adriano Muniz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
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.
Muniz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muniz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avangyan defends it well.
Arman Avangyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avangyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muniz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avangyan pulls his head out easily.
Muniz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muniz taking some punishment here, with Avangyan in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avangyan working Muniz over with strikes.
Muniz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Avangyan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Avangyan breaks from Muniz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Adriano Muniz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avangyan landing shots from mount.
Muniz is trying to escape the mount.
Muniz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan lands a big shot there that rocks Muniz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Muniz is rocked!
Avangyan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Muniz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Avangyan around the waist but Avangyan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Avangyan is the winner by TKO! Avangyan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
In his post fight interview, Arman Avangyan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Rogers (ranked 3093 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Phoenix Peterson (ranked 402 p4p, 439 weight class). Peterson has chosen Red Nation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
185
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
179
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pookie Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phoenix Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Peterson is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson with the inside leg kick.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
Peterson slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Peterson has Rogers pushed against the cage.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
A short left from Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Rogers is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers is looking to control Peterson's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Peterson prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogers tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to stall but Rogers improves his position.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Peterson stalls.
Peterson keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Peterson feints a counter leg kick.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Rogers throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Peterson taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Peterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Peterson wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Peterson cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
That kick from Peterson tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pookie Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Peterson gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Rogers.
Peterson tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson avoiding damage.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peterson tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Peterson.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Peterson checks it.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogers has time to react.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters with a nice body kick.
Rogers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
A cross from Peterson lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson looks to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Rogers pulls guard effortlessly.
Peterson passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers is trying to escape back to his feet but Peterson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rogers being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rogers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peterson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rogers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Peterson controlling the position well here. Rogers rolled but Peterson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rogers tries to roll but Peterson sticks to his back.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
Rogers trying to control the hands but Peterson breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers lands the left hand.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Rogers is predictable there
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peterson loses concentration momentarily and Rogers pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Peterson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rogers finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pookie Rogers!
Phoenix Peterson spoke after the fight, saying ' '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
