 |
BB-7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Payne (ranked 3606 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Johel Yomero (ranked 390 p4p, 260 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by "Bring Out Your Dead" Strung Out. The key to victory for Jason Payne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
21
200
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
179 cm
21
200
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Payne!
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, Johel Yomero!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Payne.
Yomero looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Yomero drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Yomero cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Yomero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yomero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yomero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yomero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yomero defends it easily.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yomero passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is pressing down on Yomero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yomero landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yomero trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yomero scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yomero tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Payne keeping full guard, as Yomero tries to pass.
Payne has his foot on Yomero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yomero works his way back into a safe position though.
Yomero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yomero has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Yomero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yomero looking to pass the guard.
Payne has his foot on Yomero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yomero works his way back into a safe position though.
Yomero landing with the ground and pound.
Yomero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yomero stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yomero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yomero connects with a couple of short punches.
Yomero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yomero trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Yomero defends easily.
Yomero connects with a couple of short punches.
Yomero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yomero working some strikes from top position.
Yomero postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
Yomero stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yomero lands a couple of elbows.
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.
Yomero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Payne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yomero escapes and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payne sneaks back into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Payne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Yomero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yomero landing with the ground and pound.
Yomero scoring with some ground and pound.
Yomero tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yomero is aware though and is defending well.
Yomero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yomero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yomero wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Yomero is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yomero is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yomero is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yomero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yomero with a nice head shot there.
Yomero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Yomero stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne is looking for a triangle but Yomero pushes his legs off easily.
Yomero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Yomero from controlling successfully.
Yomero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Yomero landing some decent shots from guard.
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yomero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Yomero defends easily.
Yomero stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Yomero stalls from top position.
Yomero wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face as Yomero controls the position.
Yomero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payne is trying to improve his position.
Yomero is trying to get an arm triangle but Payne is defending well.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yomero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Payne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yomero off and has taken his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Payne gets his hands free as Yomero looks to control.
Yomero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Payne is trying to stick to Yomero's back but Yomero is turning into Payne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Payne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yomero.
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yomero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yomero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Yomero off! Yomero jumps back into Payne's guard.
Yomero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yomero has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johel Yomero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yomero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Yomero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yomero feints and as Payne raises his hands in defense, Yomero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne has his feet on Yomero's thighs here. He's pushed Yomero off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yomero screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Payne!
Our winner, Jason Payne, 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 2565 p4p, 4511 weight class) and Nikita Rianin (ranked 296 p4p, 453 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
192
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
200
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Rianin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rianin slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Slim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rianin doesn't seem phased though.
Slim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rianin misses with a body shot
and Slim counters with a nice uppercut.
Rianin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rianin misses with a hook
and Slim counters with a stiff right hand.
Slim lands a head kick that stumbles Rianin and the fighters go to the mat.
 Rianin is rocked!
 It looks like Nikita Rianin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slim stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rianin is still on wobbly legs! Can Slim finish him?
Rianin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rianin throws a jab when Slim was well out of range.
Rianin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slim. That did some damage!
Slim throws a monster overhand right that drops Rianin! Slim follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barbados Slim!
A victorious Barbados Slim 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lotte Jansen (ranked 4246 p4p, 1739 weight class) and Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (ranked 438 p4p, 216 weight class). Nurmagomedov has chosen Лезгинка as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
185
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
20
192
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lotte Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansen tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansen scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Jansen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Jansen is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Jansen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Jansen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Jansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jansen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jansen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jansen is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov working Jansen over with strikes here.
Jansen is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jansen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Jansen looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Jansen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jansen looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Jansen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jansen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jansen is trying to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Jansen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jansen avoids the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nurmagomedov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jansen is trying to stand back up.
Jansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Jansen avoids the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Will Nurmagomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jansen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with strikes from the back.
Jansen prevents Nurmagomedov from getting a body triangle.
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Jansen pushed the leg off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov cracks Jansen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jansen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes from the back.
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansen trying to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in full control for now.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control.
Nurmagomedov connects with a big shot to the side of Jansen's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jansen's head.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches to the body.
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control momentarily.
Jansen is trapped and Nurmagomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov punishes Jansen with strikes from the back mount.
 Jansen is rocked!
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Oh Jansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jansen covering up well under a series of strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jansen scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Jansen is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Jansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Nurmagomedov works his way into side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jansen is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Jansen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jansen is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
That's two 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.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jansen is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jansen!
Jansen taking shots to the head.
Jansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jansen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Jansen is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Jansen is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Jansen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Samba (ranked 3429 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Two Kickman (ranked 399 p4p, 415 weight class). Two Kickman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
21
170
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
180
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Samba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Two Kickman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickman scores with a shot to the body.
Two Kickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samba digs a good hook to Kickman's body.
Samba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kickman can pounce on him.
Kickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kickman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickman throws a nice head kick!
Samba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kickman.
Samba scores with a punch to the head.
Samba misses with a shot to the body
and Kickman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kickman takes a swing at Samba's ribcage but misses.
Samba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Samba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kickman in his tracks.
Kickman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samba misses the shot to the body.
Kickman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samba throws a hook but Kickman avoids it easily.
Samba misses with a looping right.
Kickman throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba misses with a few strikes there.
Kickman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kickman lands with a good body shot.
Samba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickman.
Kickman misses with a kick to the body
and Samba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kickman throws a head kick but Samba moves out of range.
It looked like Samba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kickman.
Kickman moves away from the strike by Samba.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samba.
It looks like Two Kickman has been cut.
Kickman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samba.
Kickman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Kickman.
Kickman connects with a crisp jab.
Kickman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samba manages to avoid it.
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!
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Samba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kickman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Samba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samba cracks Kickman with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Kickman.
Samba blocks a head kick by Kickman.
Samba misses the shot to the body.
Samba takes a swing at Kickman's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kickman misses.
Kickman avoids the head kick by Samba.
Samba catches Kickman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kickman is looking to land body kicks.
Samba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kickman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kickman cracks Samba with a good jab.
Samba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kickman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samba lands a head shot.
Samba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kickman if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickman misses with the combination.
Kickman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samba finds it's way round the side to connect with Kickman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Samba moves out of range easily.
Samba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Kickman misses.
Samba avoids the body shot from Kickman.
It looked like Samba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kickman.
Kickman misses with a series of wild punches.
Samba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.
Samba misses with a straight right.
Kickman throws a head kick but Samba moves out of range.
Kickman ducks under a wild hook from Samba.
Samba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kickman lands with an overhand left.
Samba throws a shot to the body.
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 Bo Samba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Two Kickman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Kickman.
Kickman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Samba throws a hook but Kickman avoids it easily.
Kickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kickman counters with a body kick.
Samba scores with a jab. Kickman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kickman slips a straight right by Samba.
Kickman misses with a few strikes there.
Kickman throws a looping overhand right but Samba ducks down to avoid it.
Kickman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Samba misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samba lands with a nice body punch.
Kickman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Samba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samba blocks a head kick by Kickman.
Nice uppercut lands for Samba. That snapped Kickman's head back.
Kickman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samba lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Two Kickman's cut even more.
Samba throws a hook but Kickman avoids it easily.
Kickman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kickman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kickman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kickman misses with a combination
and Samba counters with a straight right hand.
Kickman swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Samba drops Kickman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kickman looks back up at him and smiles so Samba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kickman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samba throws a pinpoint strike between Kickman's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kickman crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Samba scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Samba!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuuki Brixton (ranked 1414 p4p, 2443 weight class) and Rory Devaney (ranked 159 p4p, 247 weight class). Brixton's entrance music is Otherworld. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
157
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
21
163
6 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Las Vegas, Yuuki Brixton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Devaney!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Brixton.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton slips a straight right by Devaney.
Brixton takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
Devaney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Devaney stalling in the clinch but Brixton improves position.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Devaney is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
I was talking to Brixton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Devaney tries to break free but Brixton pushes him back against the cage.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brixton lands with a right to the head.
Brixton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Devaney is trying to force a seperation but Brixton has the dominant position.
Devaney working hard to break the clinch.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devaney looks winded!
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Devaney's head.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Devaney's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Devaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton lands a left hand.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton.
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a left hand.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brixton working Devaney over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a knee to the head.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Devaney wants to stall.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton scores a nice knee to the body.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Devaney tries to circle away but Brixton has him pinned against the cage.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Devaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
Devaney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Devaney shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Nice elbow from Brixton.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Devaney won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton lands with a right to the head.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Devaney won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Devaney 's eye.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton scores a nice knee to the body.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Devaney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton prevents Devaney from breaking the clinch.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Devaney in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Devaney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Devaney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Devaney shrugs off.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Devaney has had enough of the clinch but Brixton keeps him there for the moment.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devaney takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Devaney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuki Brixton dominated that round.
That's time! Brixton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brixton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Devaney.
Devaney cracks Brixton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devaney.
No joy there for Devaney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Devaney throws a nice looking combination but Brixton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brixton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Devaney off balance momentarily.
Brixton cracks Devaney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brixton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Devaney to stand back up!
Devaney is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Devaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
A low kick lands for Brixton.
Yuuki Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Devaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Devaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Brixton lands a big head kick that sends Devaney tumbling to the mat! Brixton takes a step backwards and waves Devaney back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Devaney is breathing heavily.
Brixton lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devaney slips a jab and a cross from Brixton.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brixton is looking to slow Devaney down with leg kicks.
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devaney can do to turn this around?
Brixton rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Devaney is trying to force a seperation but Brixton has the dominant position.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Devaney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Devaney shrugs off.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Devaney shrugs off.
Devaney tries to stall but Brixton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Devaney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Devaney takes a shot to the head.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Devaney 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton working Devaney over with knees to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Devaney 's eye.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Devaney's defenses.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brixton.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Devaney's ribcage.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Devaney won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Devaney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Devaney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Devaney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Devaney wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brixton drops Devaney with a big knee straight up the middle! Devaney is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Rory Devaney has been cut.
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yuuki Brixton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brixton and Devaney are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Brixton throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Devaney into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Brixton knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuuki Brixton!
A victorious Yuuki Brixton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Trapp (ranked 3387 p4p, 25078 weight class) and Doo Ho Choi (ranked 263 p4p, 398 weight class). Choi has chosen Superman theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doo Ho Choi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
21
150
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
28
152
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doo Ho Choi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi misses with a looping right.
Choi is looking to slow Trapp down with leg kicks.
Trapp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trapp throwing a counter right hand but Choi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choi, as that shot connected.
Trapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trapp's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi throws out a leg kick but Trapp moves out of range and Choi only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Trapp misses its target.
Trapp misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Choi - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Trapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trapp misses with a body shot.
Trapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapp.
Trapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapp.
Will Trapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trapp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trapp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Copes in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trapp takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Choi misses.
Trapp slips under a jab from Choi.
Trapp misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws out a counter right but Trapp avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Choi catches Trapp right on the button with a cross.
Trapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Trapp dips to his left and cracks Choi with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp misses the shot to the body.
Choi slips under a jab from Trapp.
Choi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Choi there.
Trapp misses with a straight left.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trapp takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Choi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trapp throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Trapp takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trapp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Choi misses.
Trapp swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Choi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trapp had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A shot to the body from Trapp misses
and Choi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trapp's knee momentarily.
Trapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Trapp finds it's way through Choi's defenses.
Trapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trapp misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Choi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trapp misses with a body punch
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Choi.
Choi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trapp in his tracks.
Trapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Trapp is looking to wear down Choi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Trapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapp.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trapp misses with a shot to the body
and Trapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi wants to slow Trapp down by chopping away at his legs.
Trapp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trapp half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trapp.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trapp.
A quick step to the side and Trapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trapp misses with a right hand
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trapp.
Choi misses with a hook
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choi avoids the body shot from Trapp.
Choi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Trapp.
Choi is rocked!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Choi is aggressively charging in as Trapp backs up avoiding any damage. Trapp tosses out a jab and Choi runs right into it face first! Choi is out cold! Trapp dropped down on all fours and is barking in Choi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Trapp!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Smith (ranked 2276 p4p, 3745 weight class) and Edward Sanchez (ranked 186 p4p, 283 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
28
158
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
174 cm
18
145
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez is rocked!
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Sanchez! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Charles Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edward Sanchez had this to say: 'Fuck, I should have done better.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alkiviadis Samaras (ranked 1883 p4p, 1157 weight class) and Samuel Sarinnen (ranked 153 p4p, 111 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.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
148
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
149
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alkiviadis Samaras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Samaras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samaras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarinnen.
Good work by Sarinnen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sarinnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarinnen.
Sarinnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samaras.
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Samaras misses with an uppercut.
Sarinnen tests Samaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samaras's head backwards.
Sarinnen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarinnen lands with a cross.
Sarinnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Samaras defends well and Sarinnen ends up having to push Samaras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samaras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarinnen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samaras lands with a slapping head kick.
Sarinnen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarinnen throws an overhand right that lands on Samaras's shoulder, as Samaras tries to avoid the shot.
Sarinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Samaras finish him?
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Alkiviadis Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samaras avoids it really well and circles away.
Sarinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarinnen throws a shot from downtown. Samaras moves away and avoids it.
Samaras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samaras. Samaras obviously looking to wear him down.
Samaras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samaras is trying to defend but Sarinnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Samaras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samaras tries to get out of the position.
Samaras wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen stops Samaras from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Samaras defends the submission attempt.
Samaras is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samaras keeps working.
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Samaras is defending well.
Samaras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samaras tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Samaras is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him
Sarinnen prevents Samaras from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samaras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samaras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samaras!
Samaras prevents Sarinnen from taking his back.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action.
Samaras is looking to get to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Samaras is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Samaras can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sarinnen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action.
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samaras is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Samaras tries to reverse the position but Sarinnen maintains control.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Samaras defends it well.
Sarinnen goes for an armbar but Samaras turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Samaras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samaras defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samaras is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samaras's guard.
Samaras looking for a sweep. Not yet Samaras, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samaras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samaras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samaras is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Samaras is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samaras trying to control but Sarinnen postures up.
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
Samaras is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Samaras is in trouble now - Sarinnen has advanced to mount!
Sarinnen trying to control but Samaras is having none of it.
Samaras tries to improve his position but Sarinnen has taken his back! Sarinnen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Samaras tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sarinnen pushes Samaras away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Borisov (ranked 1405 p4p, 315 weight class) and Tavish Gray (ranked 185 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
28
193
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
28
175
10 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Borisov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tavish Gray!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Boris Borisov has been cut.
Gray takes one on the button.
Gray looks to land a left hand but Borisov moved out of range nicely.
Borisov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Borisov counters with a straight right hand.
Borisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Borisov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borisov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Borisov counter with a right hand.
Borisov slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borisov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray misses with a hook to the body
and Borisov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borisov slips a straight right by Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Borisov looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borisov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray throws a hook but Borisov avoids it easily.
Borisov throwing a counter right hand but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Gray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borisov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Borisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray tests Borisov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borisovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gray cracks Borisov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray throws the left hand but Borisov avoids the punch easily.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Borisov is just out of range.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Borisov slips the punch.
Borisov is looking for a counter combo.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borisov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borisov ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borisov doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Borisov is just out of range.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Borisov back into the cage.
Borisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borisov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
Borisov throws a head punch that misses.
Gray cracks Borisov with a nice body shot.
Borisov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borisov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borisov.
Gray decides to pull guard.
Gray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borisov's guard.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borisov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borisov, not yet.
Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borisov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borisov has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Borisov's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray scoring with some ground and pound.
That's eight 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.
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borisov tries to get out of the position.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borisov wants to hit a sweep here but Gray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borisov there!
Borisov taking shots to the head.
Gray looking to finish with strikes here!
Gray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boris Borisov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gray cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to control but Gray is having none of it.
Borisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gray on the ground.
Gray controlling the position easily from mount.
Borisov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
Borisov wants to control but Gray is having none of it.
Gray landing strikes from the mount and Borisov is in trouble!
Gray looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Gray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavish Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Borisov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Borisov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray lands with an overhand left.
Boris Borisov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borisov misses with a straight left.
Borisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Borisov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray throws a right hand that misses
letting Borisov counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeez, Boris Borisov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Borisov ducks down to avoid it.
Borisov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Gray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov moves out of range of the strikes.
Borisov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Borisov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tavish Gray!
A victorious Tavish Gray 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
