 |
SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 1398 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 190 p4p, 303 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruce White Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
35
155
23 - 16 - 1 |
|
180 cm
31
157
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson pushes White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from White Jr.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr lands a body shot.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
 It looks like Champ Johnson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White Jr tries to clinch up
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
White Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from White Jr.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
White Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
White Jr clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
White Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
White Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns White Jr into the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it.
Johnson forces White Jr back against the cage and clinches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
White Jr landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnson.
White Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
White Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr working Johnson over with knees to the body.
White Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
White Jr lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but White Jr is controlling him.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson is trying to stall.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
White Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
White Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
White Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Champ Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White Jr lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson rushes White Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from White Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson drives through and clinches with White Jr against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson misses with some punches.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
White Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for White Jr.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson is trying to break free.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from White Jr.
Johnson tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but White Jr keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from White Jr.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
White Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Bruce White Jr.
Well White Jr 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce White Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 2806 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 329 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
29
195
10 - 8 - 0 |
|
189 cm
31
194
22 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatov!
Ignatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak lands a head shot.
Ignatov lands a jab to Akkaynak's midsection.
Akkaynak is breathing heavily.
Ignatov sends Akkaynak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Akkaynak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Akkaynak is rocked!
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!
Ignatov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Akkaynak hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Ocampo (ranked 866 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 66 p4p, 130 weight class). Luciano Ocampo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
130
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
28
142
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Ocampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykora manages to avoid it.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykora with the inside leg kick.
Ocampo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ocampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykora on the side of the head.
Ocampo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sykora lands with a cross.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Ocampo lands a jab.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Ocampo backing away here, and Sykora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Ocampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ocampo throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykora. That one must have hurt.
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!
Sykora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocampo.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a leg kick but Ocampo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocampo connects with a body shot.
Ocampo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Sykora.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocampo scores with a nice head shot.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ocampo throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
Ocampo avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ocampo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ocampo's sensitive parts.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a hook to the side of Ocampo's head but Ocampo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ocampo is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ocampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Ocampo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ocampo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Sykora is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora slips a jab from Ocampo.
Sykora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sykora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora misses with a looping left.
Ocampo ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Ocampo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora scores with a hook to the body. Ocampo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ocampo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ocampo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
Ocampo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora throws a sloppy head kick and Ocampo moves out of range easily.
Sykora misses with a body shot.
Sykora defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykora.
Ocampo cracks Sykora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sykora misses with a kick to the body.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ocampo takes a step back to recover.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Sykora tries to score with a low kick but Ocampo moves his leg out of the way.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Ocampo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ocampo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykora.
Ocampo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ocampo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ocampo throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ocampo as he connects with a hook.
Sykora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Ocampo takes a swing at Sykora's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ocampo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sykora with the inside leg kick.
Ocampo scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocampo throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ocampo moves away from the strike by Sykora.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora misses with a hook.
Ocampo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Sykora throws a right hand that Ocampo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocampo also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykora.
Ocampo throws a nice head kick!
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Ocampo finish him?
Ocampo digs a good body shot into Sykora's ribs.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora connects with a right hand. Ocampo shakes it off.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Ocampo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ocampo throws a low kick, looking for Sykora's leg but Sykora calmly moves out of range.
Sykora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ocampo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sykora thumps Ocampo with a low kick.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Ocampo cracks Sykora with an open hand slap.
Ocampo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sykora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ocampo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykora throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Sykora fails to land with a series of punches.
Ocampo blocks a head kick by Sykora.
Ocampo defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo drops Sykora with a big left hand! Sykora is injured, injured bad! Ocampo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo 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
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 652 p4p, 446 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 83 p4p, 61 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?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
28
195
14 - 8 - 2 |
|
183 cm
33
185
24 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov delivers a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses the jab.
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares lands a right hand.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a leg kick
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
As Tavares tries to get set, Kuznetsov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Tavares down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Tavares misses with the combination.
As Tavares backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Tavares.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tavares defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares misses with a looping left.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Tavares tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Tavares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tavares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Tavares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Tavares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A victorious Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 467 p4p, 699 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 20 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
36
171
31 - 16 - 0 |
|
180 cm
36
195
22 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Green has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
Leonov slips under a jab from Green.
A jab from Green misses.
Leonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonov counters with a nice body shot.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Leonov lands.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Leonov throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
A jab from Green misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
A big right from Green misses.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stays in close to Leonov's body and controls the position.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Leonov trying to control but Green postures up.
Leonov tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov flicks out a counter leg kick but Green steps away.
Green misses with a takedown
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Green does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with the takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Green misses with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Green keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes one on the button.
Leonov jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Green went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonov has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Green slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
Leonov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Leonov tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonov controls the position.
Green wants to control the pace but Leonov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green tries to control but Leonov wriggling away.
Leonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Green has taken his back.
Green patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Green's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 533 p4p, 555 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 69 p4p, 74 weight class). Olsen's entrance music is Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. A fine choice. McGuire has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Kjetil Olsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
33
275
30 - 16 - 0 |
|
202 cm
36
265
31 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire motions for Olsen to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Olsen's leg but Olsen calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
Olsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olsen drops McGuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuire looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGuire is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Olsen finish him?
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Olsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire looks winded!
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olsen.
Olsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olsen drops McGuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuire looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
BAM! Olsen delivers a spinning backfist that drops McGuire like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kjetil Olsen!
Our winner, Kjetil Olsen, 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
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 218 p4p, 357 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 16 p4p, 29 weight class). De Geno comes into the arena with DE MEXICO SONG blaring out of the sound system. Valverde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LLAMAME YA. Pablo De Geno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bethania Valverde's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
29
136
28 - 8 - 1 |
|
172 cm
28
140
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno digs a good hook to Valverde's body.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno misses with a two punch combination.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
De Geno feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Geno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Geno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valverde on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno works Valverde's body with a nice hook.
De Geno throws a chopping leg kick but Valverde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Valverde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Geno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno misses with a left hand
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Geno moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
De Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
De Geno tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
De Geno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Geno.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valverde is trying to push De Geno away but De Geno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Geno lands a right hand.
De Geno throws a head punch that misses.
De Geno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde is trying to break free.
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde slips a jab from De Geno.
An inside leg kick from De Geno misses.
Valverde takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
De Geno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Valverde jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Geno lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valverde misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
Valverde moves forwards but De Geno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno is looking to slow Valverde down with leg kicks.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno misses the jab.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Geno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Geno thumps Valverde with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but De Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Geno throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from De Geno.
De Geno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valverde can do to turn this around?
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there.
De Geno scores with a shot to the body.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. De Geno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Valverde.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Valverde moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valverde connects with a right hand. De Geno shakes it off.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from De Geno misses
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno scores with a shot to the body.
De Geno blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Good exchange - De Geno coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
De Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
Valverde throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
De Geno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Geno.
A shot to the liver by De Geno. Beautiful body shot.
De Geno scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Valverde misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Geno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Valverde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Valverde lands a head shot.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valverde defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde misses with a leg kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valverde scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Valverde as he checks the leg kick.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Geno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Valverde misses.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde catches De Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valverde scores with a jab. De Geno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno wants to slow Valverde down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
De Geno tries to land a leg kick but Valverde saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Valverde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde blocks a low kick nicely.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde slips under a jab.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno digs a good hook to Valverde's body.
Valverde slips under a jab from De Geno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from De Geno misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Valverde.
De Geno throws a sloppy body shot
and De Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Geno tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Geno. That's going to slow Valverde down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Geno doesn't seem bothered though.
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Geno moves away from the strike by Valverde.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde with a hook.
That kick from De Geno tenderised Valverde's leg. Valverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Valverde.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but De Geno ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno throws a good cross that connects.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Valverde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Geno lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Valverde moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
De Geno connects with a body shot that sends Valverde's belly button to the back.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
Valverde lunges at De Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Geno's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno moves out of range of the leg kick from Valverde.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Valverde is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
De Geno throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Geno. That did some damage!
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Valverde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Geno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo De Geno!
A victorious Pablo De Geno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 33 p4p, 114 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 4 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cressbeckler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to American Remains. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
34
177
35 - 15 - 0 |
|
183 cm
27
175
16 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
Cressbeckler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy prevents Cressbeckler from improving his position.
Cressbeckler is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarthy from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy stalling.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy working over Cressbeckler with some ground and pound. Cressbeckler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
Cressbeckler being controlled for a moment.
Cressbeckler stops McCarthy from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cressbeckler is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
Cressbeckler parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cressbeckler to escape.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy staying calm.
McCarthy is trying to ground and pound but Cressbeckler uses the momentary lack of control by McCarthy to regain half guard.
Cressbeckler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
Cressbeckler looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cressbeckler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cressbeckler defends it well.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the body
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy lands with an uppercut that bounces Cressbeckler off the cage and back into range.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised McCarthy's leg. McCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cressbeckler keeps McCarthy at a distance using the push kick.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Cressbeckler's body. Cressbeckler 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.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cressbeckler slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy moves out of range as Cressbeckler throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cressbeckler has time to react.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild combination.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
A countering left hand to the body from McCarthy misses.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cressbeckler 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.
Cressbeckler being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Cressbeckler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Cressbeckler!
Cressbeckler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cressbeckler is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cormac McCarthy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cressbeckler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cressbeckler looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
McCarthy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
Cressbeckler dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the body
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
Cressbeckler misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Cressbeckler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cressbeckler keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Cressbeckler.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Cressbeckler's belly button to the back.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joad Cressbeckler's cut is getting worse.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cressbeckler walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cressbeckler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Joad Cressbeckler.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 205 p4p, 315 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 28 p4p, 44 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Rolf has chosen AVGN Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
177
17 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
30
169
17 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara gets tackled into the cage by Rolf. Rolf maintains the clinch.
Rolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Kamara digs a right hand into Rolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolf's gas tank.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Rolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolf manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara is trying to improve his position.
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kamara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolf yanks on the arm and Kamara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 40 p4p, 34 weight class) and Willie Diggs (ranked 4 p4p, 3 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Piano Man. Diggs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CHOSEN 1. Winston Todd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
34
194
41 - 11 - 1 |
|
184 cm
26
187
18 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs 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.
Diggs scores with a nice strike.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a flying knee that drops Todd! Diggs dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Willie Diggs 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
