 |
RSE 52: Freezing Moon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Jackson (ranked 2757 p4p, 3624 weight class) and Klas Jonsson (ranked 286 p4p, 381 weight class). Randall Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klas Jonsson's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
22
246
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
201 cm
28
253
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klas Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Jonsson is predictable there
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jonsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jonsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jonsson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonsson misses with a double jab
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jonsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jonsson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Jackson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jonsson was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Jackson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burk Lasner (ranked 3048 p4p, 3325 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 315 p4p, 351 weight class). Burk Lasner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robbie Shakespeare's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
288
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
194 cm
22
272
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burk Lasner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Shakespeare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
No luck for Lasner with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Lasner moves his leg out of the way.
Lasner moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Lasner defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Lasner moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare cracks Lasner's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lasner slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2809 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Tallulah Begaye (ranked 291 p4p, 340 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
23
255
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
195 cm
29
279
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tallulah Begaye!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner with a nice cross.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Begaye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Begaye 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.
Begaye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Begaye scrambles back to his feet.
Banner scores with the left hand. Begaye knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner cracks Begaye with a right hand to the side of the head.
Begaye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Begaye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Begaye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Begaye thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Begaye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner pushes Begaye off and gets back to his feet.
Banner lands with a straight right. Begaye didn't see that one coming.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Begaye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banner has managed to clinch.
Begaye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Begaye lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banner lands a shoulder strike.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner digs a good body shot into Begaye's ribs.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Begaye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Begaye looks winded!
Banner lands with a cross.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Begaye's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner punishes Begaye's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Banner.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Begaye tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Begaye to the ground. Begaye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Begaye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner connects with an inside leg kick.
Begaye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Begaye fails to land with a series of punches.
Begaye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Begaye stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Begaye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner connects with the punch.
Banner clinches up with Begaye and pushes him back against the cage.
Begaye goes for a takedown attempt but Banner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner stuns Begaye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner clobbers Begaye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Begaye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Begaye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Begaye back to the cage. Banner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banner scores with a jab. Begaye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Begaye's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Begaye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banner lands with a right hand.
 Begaye is rocked!
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Begaye.
Begaye is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner scores with a hook to the body.
Begaye seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner pushes Begaye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Banner.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begaye tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Begaye tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Banner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animo Anito (ranked 2653 p4p, 2742 weight class) and Ngannou Jones (ranked 275 p4p, 284 weight class). Animo Anito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
21
265
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
192 cm
20
219
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngannou Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anito.
A shot to the liver by Anito. Beautiful body shot.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Anito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Anito.
Anito throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Anito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anito throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Ngannou Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anito but Anito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Anito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Anito pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is working an open guard so Anito takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch but Anito is avoiding it.
Anito scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anito throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jones crashing down! Jones tries to stagger back to his feet but Anito just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jones asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Animo Anito!
A victorious Animo Anito 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
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Blanc (ranked 2710 p4p, 2659 weight class) and Will Hopper (ranked 303 p4p, 297 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
222
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
195 cm
22
205
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper misses with a combination
letting Blanc counter with a right hand.
Blanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blanc.
Blanc moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Hopper.
It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
Blanc misses with a looping left.
Blanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
Blanc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Blanc misses
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blanc.
Blanc throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper throws a hook but Blanc blocks it.
Blanc misses with a wild body shot.
Blanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blanc throws a body kick that misses.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopper throws an off balance right hand
and Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blanc lands a two punch combo.
Hopper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blanc misses with an uppercut
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Blanc is rocked!
Michel Blanc's cut is getting worse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanc.
Oh Blanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopper throws an overhand right that has Blanc reeling! Hopper follows up with more punches and Blanc is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Hopper!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Hedley (ranked 2705 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 278 p4p, 189 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
23
270
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
23
269
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedley closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the cage.
Jay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedley is just out of range.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Hedley fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Hedley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Hedley ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Hedley moves into the clinch.
Jay lands a body shot.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay holds him up against the cage and eventually Hedley drops back down to his feet.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Hedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedley tries to pull guard but Jay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedley is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedley avoids the body shot from Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hedley slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Hedley. Hedley maintains the clinch.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedley's elbow.
Jay breaks the clinch.
Hedley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Hedley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay throws a hook but Hedley avoids it easily.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hedley moves into the clinch.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hedley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jay to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jay.
Hedley jumps guard and drags Jay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jay wants to get up but he can't break Hedley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hedley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jay stands and steps away. Hedley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Jay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedley manages to avoid it.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Hedley.
Jay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedley with a body shot.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hedley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Jay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hedley's hands.
Hedley is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Hedley tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Jay throws out a powerful jab.
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Hedley. Hedley maintains the clinch.
Hedley pulls Jay into guard.
Hedley has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jay has managed to get both his arms back between Hedley's legs - danger averted.
Jay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay gets to his feet. Hedley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hedley has Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hedley jumps guard but Jay stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hedley fails to pull guard.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hedleys head.
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedley tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Hedley moved out of range.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Hedley closes the distance but Jay moves to the side
and Jay counters with a nice right hand that sends Hedley toppling to the canvas! Hedley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jay finish him?!
Hedley 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!
Jay weaves into range and cracks Hedley right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hedley goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jay is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobra Jay!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stratton Hartford (ranked 2551 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Romulus Germanicus (ranked 289 p4p, 227 weight class). Hartford comes to the cage accompanied by Outshined. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
22
205
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
22
225
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romulus Germanicus !
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford misses with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartford throws a combination that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hartford misses.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germanicus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Germanicus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
It looked like Hartford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hartford catches Germanicus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Germanicus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germanicus .
Germanicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hartford with a body shot.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hartford misses.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford thumps Germanicus with a low kick.
Germanicus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartford slips under a jab from Germanicus .
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a combination. Germanicus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Hartford 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.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Germanicus avoids them all with ease.
Hartford scores with a jab.
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!
Hartford tries to score with a low kick but Germanicus moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Germanicus 's head but Germanicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford backing away here, and Germanicus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Sloppy strikes from Hartford. Those never looked like landing.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford lands a jab.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Germanicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Hartford connects with a high kick.
Hartford jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Germanicus takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germanicus drops his hands momentarily and Hartford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Germanicus tries to land a front kick but Hartford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartford.
Germanicus looks to throw the jab but Hartford is out of range.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Germanicus moves out of range easily.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Germanicus coming out on top.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Germanicus flicks out a counter leg kick but Hartford steps away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Germanicus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hartford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Germanicus will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Germanicus slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Germanicus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartford is able to avoid easily.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Germanicus misses.
Hartford throws a jab when Germanicus was well out of range.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germanicus .
Hartford scores with a one two! Germanicus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germanicus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Germanicus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Hartford tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germanicus 's hands.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Germanicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germanicus can do to turn this around?
Hartford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartford takes one to the chin there.
Germanicus throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hartford. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germanicus on the side of the head.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford slips a straight right by Germanicus .
Germanicus throws the kick towards the body but Hartford avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Germanicus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germanicus checks the leg kick.
Hartford with a nice cross.
Germanicus looks to land a body kick but Hartford moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford connects with a right hand. Germanicus shakes it off.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germanicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germanicus moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Germanicus moved away.
Hartford connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Hartford does it's job there.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Hartford.
Germanicus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Good shot there by Germanicus .
Germanicus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hartford takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Germanicus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands with a nice body punch.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Germanicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Germanicus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hartford blocks it well.
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford tests Germanicus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford throws a series of strikes that have Germanicus backpedaling.
Hartford throws a hook but Germanicus blocks it.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Germanicus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Hartford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germanicus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germanicus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romulus Germanicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus fakes the leg kick and cracks Hartford in the body.
Germanicus 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford connects with a looping right hand.
Hartford scores with a leg kick.
Hartford fakes the leg kick and cracks Germanicus in the body.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hartford.
Germanicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartford. Hartford obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hartford blocks the low kick.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartford misses with a double jab
and Germanicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germanicus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germanicus counters with a nice right hand that sends Hartford toppling to the canvas! Hartford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Germanicus finish him?!
Hartford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus misses with a hook. Hartford ducked under it nicely.
Oh Hartford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Hartford catches Germanicus right on the button with a cross.
Hartford pushes Germanicus away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Germanicus !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan White (ranked 1344 p4p, 1628 weight class) and Koen Bauweraerts (ranked 139 p4p, 173 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by “Tall Cans in the Air” Transplants. Bauweraerts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park x Steve Aoki - A Light That Never Comes (Coone Remix). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
167
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
174 cm
23
155
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koen Bauweraerts!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
White throws a shot from downtown. Bauweraerts moves away and avoids it.
White misses the jab.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bauweraerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bauweraerts trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White has momentary wrist control but Bauweraerts slips an elbow through the middle.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauweraerts works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Bauweraerts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bauweraerts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bauweraerts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bauweraerts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bauweraerts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bauweraerts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bauweraerts wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Bauweraerts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bauweraerts cracks White with a solid left hand.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauweraerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauweraerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bauweraerts stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bauweraerts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White is looking for a triangle but Bauweraerts pushes his legs off easily.
White working for a triangle but Bauweraerts defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bauweraerts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bauweraerts slips a jab from White.
A jab from White misses.
White misses with the combination.
White slips a jab from Bauweraerts.
White slips under a jab from Bauweraerts.
White defending well as Bauweraerts loads up on a big left hand.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauweraerts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bauweraerts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bauweraerts throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Bauweraerts pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bauweraerts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked White! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bauweraerts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
After winning the bout, Koen Bauweraerts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1140 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 119 p4p, 159 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
20
162
8 - 1 - 0 |
|
179 cm
22
162
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andersson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Donk. Jackson catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
As Jackson tries to get set, Andersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Andersson slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Andersson manages to pass to mount!
Andersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andersson lands a big elbow.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andersson.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Andersson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Andersson counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Andersson with a good jab.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
As Jackson backs away, Andersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Andersson unloading with bombs!
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
Andersson wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andersson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Jackson!
A relieved looking Luke Jackson 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
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 1452 p4p, 670 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 183 p4p, 92 weight class). Blackwater has chosen A$AP Rocky - Everyday as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
170
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
180
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manaitpasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manaitpasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackwater forces Manaitpasov back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater swings wildly with an uppercut but Manaitpasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manaitpasov goes for a takedown attempt but Blackwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Manaitpasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackwater manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manaitpasov goes for a takedown attempt but Blackwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manaitpasov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blackwater. That one must have hurt.
Manaitpasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manaitpasov lands with an overhand left.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Blackwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
Manaitpasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater tries to clinch up but Manaitpasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Manaitpasov sizes up Blackwater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manaitpasov ducks right into an uppercut from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a wild body kick that Manaitpasov sees coming a mile off.
Manaitpasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackwater wants to clinch up but Manaitpasov keeps it at a distance.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Manaitpasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Blackwater slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
A telegraphed right hand from Manaitpasov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater moves in looking to clinch but Manaitpasov pushes him off.
Blackwater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov.
Blackwater is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Manaitpasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manaitpasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackwater sprawls and moves away.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight left.
Blackwater doesn't manage to clinch there - Manaitpasov circles away.
Manaitpasov attempts a counter takedown but Blackwater avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Manaitpasov misses.
Blackwater tries to clinch up.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackwater misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaitpasov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manaitpasov manages to end up in side control.
Manaitpasov working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position but Blackwater is working away.
Blackwater gets back to half guard.
Manaitpasov lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackwater manages to get to full guard.
Blackwater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaitpasov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blackwater tries to clinch but Manaitpasov moves out of range.
Manaitpasov misses with a left hand
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manaitpasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manaitpasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackwater is looking to clinch.
Manaitpasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Blackwater avoids the punch easily.
Blackwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manaitpasov has Blackwater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackwater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackwater prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackwater tries to stall but Manaitpasov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater stalling in the clinch but Manaitpasov improves position.
Blackwater is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Manaitpasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manaitpasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaitpasov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blackwater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackwater tries to clinch up
and Manaitpasov counters with a straight right hand.
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blackwater.
Blackwater clinches up against the cage.
Blackwater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manaitpasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manaitpasov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackwater throws a head punch that misses.
Manaitpasov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manaitpasov manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater is looking for a sweep.
Blackwater gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Manaitpasov works his way into side control.
Blackwater manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaitpasov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blackwater dives on top into guard.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Manaitpasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manaitpasov is pulling down on Blackwater's head to control his posture.
Manaitpasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Manaitpasov, not yet.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Manaitpasov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater looking to sit in guard and control but Manaitpasov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manaitpasov stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwater.
Blackwater wants to improve his position but instead Manaitpasov has moved into half guard.
Blackwater tries to get to full guard but Manaitpasov has control of the leg.
Manaitpasov is nestled in close to Blackwater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manaitpasov passes into side control, despite Blackwater's attempt to control the position.
Blackwater wants to control but Manaitpasov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Manaitpasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Manaitpasov as he connects with a hook.
Blackwater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manaitpasov feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwater tries to clinch but Manaitpasov is having none of it.
Manaitpasov misses with an uppercut. Blackwater saw that one coming.
Blackwater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Manaitpasov misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Manaitpasov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater tries to clinch up but Manaitpasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Manaitpasov misses the shot to the body.
Manaitpasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackwater now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackwater connects with a looping right hand.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but Blackwater blocks it.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manaitpasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Manaitpasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackwater lands a right hook to the body.
Manaitpasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackwater tries to avoid it but Manaitpasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackwater to the ground. Blackwater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackwater needs to keep his hands up - Manaitpasov had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater moves in looking to clinch but Manaitpasov pushes him off.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater wants to clinch up but Manaitpasov keeps it at a distance.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manaitpasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwater gets full guard.
Blackwater 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.
Blackwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manaitpasov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwater is retaining full guard.
Blackwater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Manaitpasov wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
Manaitpasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackwater is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackwater has Manaitpasov pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blackwater is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manaitpasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackwater tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater tries to clinch but Manaitpasov moves out of range.
Blackwater works over Manaitpasov's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manaitpasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
