 |
GAMMA#1133 Hawk v Fred PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2778 p4p, 2075 weight class) and Steven Christie (ranked 225 p4p, 173 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Christie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amityville. Steven Christie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hasbulla Magomedov's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
31
145
13 - 18 - 0 |
|
170 cm
37
145
24 - 25 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Christie. Christie maintains the clinch.
Christie misses with the head strike.
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christie uses from the top position.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christie controls the pace.
Christie trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Christie postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christie has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Christie trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Christie doesn't defend quickly enough and Magomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Christie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Magomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bass (ranked 1420 p4p, 2569 weight class) and Owen Savage (ranked 78 p4p, 114 weight class). Savage has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
31
275
12 - 8 - 1 |
|
195 cm
27
265
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Savage!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass avoids the head kick by Savage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Bass scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Bass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bass moves away.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bass connects with a body shot.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage looks for the body kick but Bass saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Bass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bass misses the target.
Savage scores with a leg kick.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savage throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savage with a nice calf kick.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Bass counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Bass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage tries to land a leg kick but Bass saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savage is looking to slow Bass down with leg kicks.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage looks winded!
Bass lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Savage misses with the body kick
and Bass counters with a left to the body.
Bass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bass lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savage lands with a shot to the body.
Bass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savage 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 Bass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savage tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage avoids the body shot from Bass.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bass.
Bass avoids a kick to the body.
Savage swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bass.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bass.
Bass misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bass bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Savage! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bass's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage is controlling Bass's posture.
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 Sam Bass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Bass misses its target.
Bass catches Savage napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Savage to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Bass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage controlling the position.
Bass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is continuing to stall.
Bass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bass counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Owen Savage's cut even more.
Bass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bass manages to avoid it.
Savage throws a front kick aimed at Bass's knee but Bass avoids it well.
A jab from Savage misses.
Bass swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Bass's defenses.
Bass blocks a head kick by Savage.
Bass swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Bass. Bass maintains the clinch.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Bass scores with a body shot.
Savage moves away from the strike by Bass.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Bass misses with a few strikes there.
Sam Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Bass throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Bass off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage slips a straight right by Bass.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bass takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bass cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Bass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bass checks a leg kick.
Bass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Bass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bass throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bass moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bass misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bass closes the distance and clinches.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass avoids the head kick by Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bass is looking to land body kicks.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Nice shot by Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bass.
Savage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bass if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage throws a head kick but Bass moves out of range.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage has Bass up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Bass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Savage.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Bass is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Savage blocks a body shot from Bass.
Bass lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Savage blocks a body shot from Bass.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Bass tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bass.
Bass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bass misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.
Savage cracks Bass with a nice body shot.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Bass!
A very excited looking Sam Bass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1347 p4p, 1523 weight class) and Sickwat Dan (ranked 141 p4p, 164 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
36
160
22 - 16 - 2 |
|
172 cm
29
166
10 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickwat Dan !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan clinches up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonnell.
Dan slowing the pace effectively.
McDonnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dan .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is trying to stall.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dan misses with the head strike.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan .
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Dan slips a jab from McDonnell.
Dan drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the cage.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dan 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Dan .
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target.
Dan throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Dan catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell cracks Dan with an open hand slap.
A jab from Dan finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan ! But no joy.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dan .
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
Dan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonnell counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As McDonnell backs off Dan throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Dan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Dan settles back down.
Dan wants to clinch.
Dan checks the leg kick.
Dan needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonnell as he avoids it easily.
Dan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Dan dives in and scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard.
Dan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully.
Dan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Dan .
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dan 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dan 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.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Dan misses the target.
McDonnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dan .
McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dan swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
Dan misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell gets tackled into the cage by Dan . Dan maintains the clinch.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
McDonnell presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Dan tries to tie him up.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Dan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Dan is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Dan unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dan looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Dan goes for a double leg but McDonnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonnell continues to drive forward.
As Dan looks to move away, McDonnell throws a big counter combo but Dan just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Dan shoots in.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Dan moves out of range.
McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
Dan misses with a wild combination.
Dan clinches with his opponent.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Dan 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Dan throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell with a jab.
Dan tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dan under the eye.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head.
Dan throws a one two combo.
Dan dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Dan throws a big shot that misses.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Dan 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell slips a jab from Dan .
Dan throws a head kick that misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan is looking to clinch.
McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Dan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dan also avoids with ease.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan staying out of range there.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Dan moves out of range easily.
Dan tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dan .
Dan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dan shoots for a takedown but McDonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Dan defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Dan moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Dan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Dan didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell cracks Dan with a good jab.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell looks to land a combination. Dan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dan .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Dan 's head but Dan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
A head kick by Dan misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Dan misses.
Dan slips a jab from McDonnell.
A shot to the body from Dan misses
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Dan saw that one coming.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Dan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell connects with the punch.
Dan misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Dan jumps back.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Dan .
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Dan 's head back.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
Dan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Dan seems unphased.
Dan misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Dan down.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Dan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dan throws a good cross that connects.
Dan gets the takedown into side control.
Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
McDonnell stops Dan from passing to mount.
An elbow from Dan crashes against the mat.
Dan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
A relieved looking Ger McDonnell 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
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiya Pleb (ranked 814 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 106 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
197
10 - 7 - 0 |
|
190 cm
38
192
20 - 12 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiya Pleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleb was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pleb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garcia takes a step back to recover.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Pleb moves away and avoids it.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Pleb.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pleb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pleb moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pleb.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleb moves away.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Pleb counters with a nice body shot.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pleb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pleb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleb.
Pleb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Pleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pleb.
We've been told by Pleb's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pleb scores with a jab.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Pleb.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pleb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleb moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pleb steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Pleb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pleb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pleb blocks a jab.
Pleb throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pleb checks the leg kick.
Pleb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Pleb scores with a spinning back kick!
Pleb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Hiya Pleb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pleb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Pleb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Pleb misses the body punch
and Garcia counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pleb.
Pleb leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleb misses with a low kick.
Pleb is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pleb ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pleb counters with a nice uppercut.
Hiya Pleb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Garcia.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pleb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleb scores with a body shot.
Pleb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Diego Garcia's cut even more.
Pleb tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pleb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Pleb moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Pleb moves out of range easily.
Pleb throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiya Pleb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pleb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pleb finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pleb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pleb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses
and Pleb counters with a straight right hand.
Pleb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Pleb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pleb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pleb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Hiya Pleb is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Pleb.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 Pleb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pleb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pleb leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Pleb's knee but Pleb avoids it well.
Pleb ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Diego Garcia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pleb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pleb lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Pleb takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Garcia is rocked!
Diego Garcia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Garcia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hiya Pleb!
A less than humble Hiya Pleb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 2320 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 77 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
34
235
19 - 13 - 2 |
|
209 cm
36
260
25 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Thorsby thuds his right hand into Van Thüringen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into Van Thüringen's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thüringen avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorsby lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Thüringen off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a lazy right hand but Van Thüringen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby lands with an overhand left.
Thorsby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Thüringen's sensitive parts.
Thorsby lands a jab.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
Van Thüringen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorsby. Thorsby obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorsby lands an overhand right.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Thorsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Thüringen lands a slapping body shot.
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Thüringen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Thüringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Thüringen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a body shot that sends Van Thüringen's belly button to the back.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thorsby.
Thorsby tries to land a leg kick but Van Thüringen saw it coming and moves away.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thüringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Thüringen is looking to wear down Thorsby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Thüringen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Thüringen misses the target.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thüringen moves away.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Thüringen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circling - Van Thüringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Thüringen momentarily.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Thüringen misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
Thorsby moves out of range as Van Thüringen strikes.
Van Thüringen misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorsby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Thüringen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Thüringen misses the body punch
and Van Thüringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Thüringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorsby lands an overhand right.
Thorsby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Thüringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thüringen. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorsby cracks Van Thüringen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Thüringen is just out of range.
Thorsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorsby connects with a jab.
Thorsby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorsby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Van Thüringen is rocked!
Thorsby takes a swing at Van Thüringen's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Van Thüringen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
Van Thüringen misses with a right hand
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Van Thüringen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Van Thüringen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby misses with a few strikes there.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thüringen moves away.
Van Thüringen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorsby.
Van Thüringen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Thüringen. That snapped Thorsby's head back.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Van Thüringen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Thorsby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Thüringen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Thorsby.
Thorsby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Thüringen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thüringen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Thorsby saw that one coming.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thüringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby counters with a head kick that drops Van Thüringen to the mat! Van Thüringen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Thorsby throws a nice head kick!
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Thorsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Thüringen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Van Thüringen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby throws a good cross that connects.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
Thorsby lands a jab to the nose.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen slips a straight right by Thorsby.
Van Thüringen throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Thüringen throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
Thorsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Thüringen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Thüringen cracks Thorsby with an open hand slap.
Thorsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby misses with a few strikes there.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorsby.
Thorsby takes a swing at Van Thüringen's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Van Thüringen looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Thorsby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Van Thüringen misses its intended target.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorsby.
Van Thüringen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Van Thüringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Van Thüringen.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Thüringen back to the cage. Thorsby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsby drops Van Thüringen with a beautiful combination! Van Thüringen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorsby is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby connects with a looping right hand.
Thorsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thüringen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Thüringen moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Thorsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Thorsby does no damage.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Thüringen sprawling to the canvas! Van Thüringen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorsby finish him?!
Thorsby walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Van Thüringen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thorsby swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Van Thüringen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
A very excited looking Svend Thorsby made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lancaster (ranked 978 p4p, 1045 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 59 p4p, 63 weight class). Lancaster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slipknot - I Am Hated. Shane Lancaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
31
280
16 - 9 - 0 |
|
199 cm
33
278
23 - 22 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Good chin |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster cracks Drop with a good jab.
Drop lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Drop.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drop on the side of the head.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Drop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Drop throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancaster's head backwards.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drop slips a jab from Lancaster.
Drop misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drop.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drop looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Drop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Drop is quick to defend against it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drop.
Lancaster throws a jab when Drop was well out of range.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drop moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A big right from Drop misses.
A nice leg kick from Drop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drop slips a jab from Lancaster.
A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Drop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Drop moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drop! But no joy.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Drop lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drop.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Drop cracks Lancaster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lancaster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Drop finish him?
Shane Lancaster's cut is getting worse.
Lancaster gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Drop gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lancaster is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Drop!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Tokugawa (ranked 421 p4p, 250 weight class) and Quentain Martell (ranked 54 p4p, 32 weight class). Tokugawa comes to the cage accompanied by Red Warrior. The crowd seem to be enjoying Martell's choice of entrance music: I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
33
205
20 - 8 - 0 |
|
189 cm
30
215
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentain Martell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range.
Tokugawa looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
Martell staying out of range there.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa misses the body punch
and Martell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa scores with a body shot.
Martell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martell fails to land the takedown.
Tokugawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell connects with the punch.
Martell lands a high kick to the side of Tokugawa's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Martell dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa wants to stand and escape but Martell is having none of it.
Martell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokugawa has wrist control.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martell tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Tokugawa wants to stand and escape but Martell is having none of it.
Martell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokugawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tokugawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martell is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Martell is controlling him.
Martell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tokugawa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell walks into a straight right hand from Tokugawa.
Martell loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martell counters with a nice uppercut.
Martell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
A combination from Tokugawa does no damage.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quentain Martell dominated that round.
That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the side of Martell's head but Martell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tokugawa finds it's way through Martell's defenses.
Tokugawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell takes one to the side of the head.
Martell misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a left and a right that stings Martell.
Tokugawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martell slips a jab from Tokugawa.
And Martell tries to counter it with a takedown but Tokugawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokugawa's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martell.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face as Martell controls the position.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Martell drags him back down.
Martell grinds an elbow into Tokugawa's temple.
Tokugawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Martell scores with punches from side control.
Martell prevents Tokugawa from escaping the position.
Martell scoring with punches from side control.
Tokugawa prevents Martell from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tokugawa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa is pushing Martell's head away, looking to escape. Martell manages to hold on to the position though.
Martell cracks Tokugawa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Martell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tokugawa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Martell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentain Martell!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 145 p4p, 272 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 19 p4p, 38 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaegerjaquez's choice of entrance music: Рем Дигга - В огне. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
31
163
26 - 11 - 0 |
|
180 cm
37
165
35 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Jaegerjaquez's belly button to the back.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Mesquita has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Mesquita walks into a stiff left hand from Jaegerjaquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a body shot that sends Mesquita's belly button to the back.
Mesquita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mesquita's knee momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Mesquita.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Mesquita moves out of range easily.
Mesquita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaegerjaquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Jaegerjaquez defends it.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Jaegerjaquez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaegerjaquez tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for a submission but Jaegerjaquez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
Mesquita distracts Jaegerjaquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaegerjaquez is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaegerjaquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaegerjaquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Nice shot by Mesquita.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaegerjaquez did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Jaegerjaquez won't allow it.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Jaegerjaquez dodges it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jaegerjaquez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mesquita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mesquita throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mesquita in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mesquita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mesquita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jaegerjaquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jaegerjaquez is now in Mesquita's guard. A big mistake from Mesquita there, giving up the dominant position!
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaegerjaquez has passed into side control.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Jaegerjaquez controlling from side mount.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Jaegerjaquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Jaegerjaquez 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.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Jaegerjaquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaegerjaquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaegerjaquez's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mesquita throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mesquita is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaegerjaquez is controlling his hands well.
Jaegerjaquez wants to escape the position.
Mesquita has his arm under Jaegerjaquez's chin here. Game over son! Mesquita squeezes tightly and Jaegerjaquez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Mesquita!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 141 p4p, 263 weight class) and Jorgen Kruth (ranked 15 p4p, 27 weight class). Kruth has chosen Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
32
157
22 - 10 - 0 |
|
176 cm
32
148
24 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth misses with a right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Kruth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruth has control of Yamasaki's left arm, preventing Yamasaki from doing any damage.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamasaki's guard.
Yamasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruth won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth content to stall in guard here.
Kruth won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruth is pulling down on Yamasaki's head to control his posture.
Yamasaki postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamasaki's waist but Yamasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruth off to one side.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Yamasaki as he works his way to full guard.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamasaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruth controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.
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 Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamasaki defends it nicely.
Kruth throws a right hand that misses
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruth wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment.
Kruth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki is pushing down on Kruth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruth is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well.
Kruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Kruth controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself.
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Kruth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamasaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yamasaki moves to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth breaks Yamasaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yamasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
Katsu Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kruth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yamasaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kruth pulls down on the head and he's put Yamasaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorgen Kruth!
A very excited looking Jorgen Kruth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 3 p4p, 35 weight class) and Fred Young (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Fleximario comes to the cage accompanied by Funkmeister. Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Real Ganja Man. Fred Young is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
31
265
29 - 10 - 0 |
|
190 cm
31
300
23 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young scores with a hook.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Fleximario with the inside leg kick.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
Fleximario feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fleximario has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Young clinches up with Fleximario and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fleximario as the two fighters clinch.
Fleximario pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fleximario!
Young misses with a hook. Fleximario ducked under it nicely.
Fleximario is looking to counter with a body kick.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Young swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Fleximario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleximario throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario thows a body kick. Young tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleximario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Fred Young has been cut.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleximario scores with a jab to the body.
Fleximario feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Young sprawling to the canvas! Young rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fleximario finish him?!
Young is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fleximario swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hawk Fleximario, 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
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
