 |
MMA Hype -18- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bal Rog (ranked 5004 p4p, 25275 weight class) and Kobe Mwinshehe (ranked 463 p4p, 508 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
183
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
177
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bal Rog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kobe Mwinshehe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Rog. Beautiful body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Mwinshehe controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rog.
Rog works on Mwinshehe's body with a couple of short punches.
Rog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mwinshehe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rog digs a right hand underneath Mwinshehe's ribcage. Mwinshehe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Rog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwinshehe controls his hands.
Mwinshehe lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries a body shot but Mwinshehe blocks it.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mwinshehe tries to stall but Rog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mwinshehe lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mwinshehe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwinshehe.
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.
Rog gets a clinch.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwinshehe.
Rog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rog lands a left hand.
Mwinshehe misses with some punches.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Mwinshehe controls the action.
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mwinshehe counters with a right hand to the body.
Mwinshehe gets tackled into the cage by Rog. Rog maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rog tries to throw a body punch but Mwinshehe avoids it by throwing Rog back against the cage.
A short left from Mwinshehe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mwinshehe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mwinshehe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mwinshehe misses with a straight left.
Rog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rog lands a nice looking body shot.
Rog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mwinshehe connects with the punch.
Mwinshehe throws a jab when Rog was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe avoids the body shot from Rog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwinshehe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rog doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwinshehe circles away.
Rog misses with a shot to the body
and Mwinshehe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bal Rog has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rog.
Mwinshehe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Rog.
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mwinshehe wants to stall.
Rog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mwinshehe working aggressively here.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Rog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mwinshehe backwards.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog looking to throw knees to the head but Mwinshehe is blocking nicely.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rog tries to work over Mwinshehe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rog misses with a jab to the body
and Mwinshehe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mwinshehe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mwinshehe. Rog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rog ducks right into an uppercut from Mwinshehe.
Rog wants to clinch.
Rog connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bal Rog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bal Rog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mwinshehe looks to throw the jab but Rog is out of range.
Rog is looking to wear down Mwinshehe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rog tries to clinch up but Mwinshehe circles away and keeps his distance.
Mwinshehe tries to move into range but Rog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rog connects with a body shot that sends Mwinshehe's belly button to the back.
Rog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bal Rog is winning the standup battle so far.
Rog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rog tries to clinch up.
Mwinshehe misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog tries to move into range but Mwinshehe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rog moves out of range of the strikes.
Mwinshehe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rog is just out of range.
Rog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rog looks for the body kick but Mwinshehe saw that one coming.
Rog closes the distance and pushes Mwinshehe back into the cage.
Rog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mwinshehe stalling in the clinch but Rog improves position.
Mwinshehe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mwinshehe - that landed with a thud.
Rog blocks a body shot from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rog.
Mwinshehe throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Rog digs a good body shot into Mwinshehe's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rog throws a looping overhand right but Mwinshehe ducks down to avoid it.
Mwinshehe throws a body shot but no joy.
Mwinshehe throws a jab but it's blocked by Rog.
Mwinshehe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mwinshehe throws a body punch but Rog moves out of range.
A left lands for Rog.
Rog moves out of range as Mwinshehe strikes.
Rog forces Mwinshehe back against the cage and clinches.
Rog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right hook to the body lands for Mwinshehe.
Rog misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Rog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rog takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mwinshehe can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mwinshehe blocks it with crossed arms.
Mwinshehe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mwinshehe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mwinshehe backwards.
Mwinshehe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Rog.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mwinshehe looking to stall.
Mwinshehe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Rog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog stalling against the cage.
Mwinshehe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mwinshehe tries to circle away but Rog has him pinned against the cage.
Mwinshehe is looking to break free of the clinch but Rog has double underhooks.
Mwinshehe leaning against his opponent.
Mwinshehe scores with a shoulder strike.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Rog tries a knee to the head but Mwinshehe blocks it.
Mwinshehe can't break the clinch.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Rog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mwinshehe is keeping busy.
Rog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mwinshehe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rog moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bal Rog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bal Rog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rog wants to clinch up but Mwinshehe keeps it at a distance.
Rog throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mwinshehe! But no joy.
Rog ducks under a wild hook from Mwinshehe.
Rog thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rog moves into the clinch.
Rog breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog lands a jab.
Nice shot by Mwinshehe.
Rog lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwinshehe keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rog thuds his right hand into Mwinshehe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rog lands a body shot.
Mwinshehe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Mwinshehe misses the shot to the body.
Rog pushes Mwinshehe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mwinshehe misses with some punches.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Mwinshehe is trying to push Rog away but Rog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mwinshehe.
Still in the clinch, Mwinshehe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwinshehe controls his hands.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Mwinshehe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rog tries to stall but Mwinshehe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mwinshehe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mwinshehe tries to throw a body punch but Rog avoids it by throwing Mwinshehe back against the cage.
Rog looking to slow down the pace here.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Mwinshehe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwinshehe can do to turn this around?
Mwinshehe slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe working aggressively here.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mwinshehe is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rog.
Mwinshehe blocking some punches.
Mwinshehe misses with a punch to the body.
Mwinshehe breaks from the clinch.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwinshehe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mwinshehe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Rog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mwinshehe.
Nice defenses there by Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe lands with a nice body punch.
Mwinshehe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rog.
It seemed like Mwinshehe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mwinshehe just misses with a punch to the body.
Rog blocks a jab.
Mwinshehe connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rog digs a good body shot into Mwinshehe's ribs.
Mwinshehe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rog clinches up with Mwinshehe and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobe Mwinshehe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rog tries a knee to the head but Mwinshehe blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rog slowing the pace effectively.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mwinshehe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rog working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Mwinshehe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mwinshehe is struggling to control the position.
Mwinshehe lands with a light punch inside.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bal Rog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mwinshehe blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bal Rog.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rog, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bal Rog!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Peres (ranked 4092 p4p, 25092 weight class) and Randy Rebar (ranked 382 p4p, 498 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
190
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
177
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexi Peres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rebar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebar throws a combination that misses
enabling Peres to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Randy Rebar has been cut.
Peres blocks a jab.
Peres swats away the attempt to clinch by Rebar.
Peres is looking to counter punch.
Rebar throws a leg kick but Peres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rebar wants to slow Peres down by chopping away at his legs.
Peres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rebar misses with an uppercut
and Peres counters with a nice uppercut.
Rebar clinches.
Peres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Peres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peres wants to break free but Rebar has control.
Peres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rebar has him pressed against the cage.
Peres is trying to break free.
Rebar stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebar prevents Peres from breaking the clinch.
Rebar has Peres pressed against the cage, preventing Peres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rebar manages to break the clinch.
Rebar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Peres counters with a nice right hand that sends Rebar toppling to the canvas! Rebar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Peres finish him?!
 Rebar is rocked!
Rebar misses with a takedown
and Peres counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexi Peres!
Alexi Peres really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Feeble Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Chase (ranked 4107 p4p, 5142 weight class) and Jasper Hartman (ranked 448 p4p, 508 weight class). Jasper Hartman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
18
210
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
17
215
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaquin Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jasper Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase is looking to clinch but Hartman is avoiding it.
Chase throws a head kick but Hartman moves out of range.
Chase goes for a double leg but Hartman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartman continues to drive forward.
Chase has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartman after a bit of a struggle.
Hartman pulls Chase into guard.
Hartman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chase has passed into half guard!
Chase thows a huge punch but Hartman dodges it nicely.
Hartman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hartman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chase!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Chase!
Joaquin Chase seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Lopez (ranked 4681 p4p, 4514 weight class) and Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot (ranked 331 p4p, 329 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by You Know How We Do It. Luis Lopez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 164 cm
19
156
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
142
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Saengmorakot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saengmorakot scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saengmorakot moves into the clinch successfully.
Saengmorakot struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Saengmorakot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saengmorakot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saengmorakot scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saengmorakot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saengmorakot can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
Saengmorakot stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saengmorakot has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Saengmorakot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez tries to work over Saengmorakot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saengmorakot lands a shoulder strike.
Saengmorakot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saengmorakot misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saengmorakot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Saengmorakot improves position.
Lopez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopez looking to stall.
Saengmorakot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saengmorakot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saengmorakot smiles and moves away.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saengmorakot throws a right hand that misses
and Saengmorakot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saengmorakot misses with a body shot
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saengmorakot in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez slips a jab from Saengmorakot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez sizes up Saengmorakot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saengmorakot moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a combination. Saengmorakot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saengmorakot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saengmorakot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Saengmorakot misses its intended target.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saengmorakot. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Saengmorakot misses with an uppercut.
Saengmorakot misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Saengmorakot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saengmorakot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saengmorakot swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saengmorakot has time to react.
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 Luis Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saengmorakot misses with an uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saengmorakot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Saengmorakot saw that one coming.
Saengmorakot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saengmorakot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez throws a hook but Saengmorakot blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saengmorakot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saengmorakot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Saengmorakot counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab when Saengmorakot was well out of range.
Saengmorakot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luis Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Saengmorakot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Saengmorakot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saengmorakot misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saengmorakot looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saengmorakot avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Saengmorakot's head.
Lopez moves forwards but Saengmorakot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saengmorakot misses with a body shot
and Saengmorakot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saengmorakot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saengmorakot misses with a right hand
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Saengmorakot misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Saengmorakot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez sizes up Saengmorakot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Saengmorakot moved out of range nicely.
Saengmorakot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saengmorakot.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot instigates a clinch.
Saengmorakot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saengmorakot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saengmorakot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopez trying to stall but Saengmorakot improves his position.
Lopez lands with a left to the head.
Lopez tries to stall but Saengmorakot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saengmorakot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saengmorakot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez trying to stall but Saengmorakot improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Saengmorakot misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Saengmorakot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saengmorakot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Saengmorakot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saengmorakot throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Saengmorakot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saengmorakot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saengmorakot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saengmorakot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saengmorakot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saengmorakot throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saengmorakot.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Saengmorakot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saengmorakot swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saengmorakot lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saengmorakot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez jabs Saengmorakot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saengmorakot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez takes a swing at Saengmorakot's ribcage but misses.
Lopez slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Saengmorakot throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saengmorakot thinking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saengmorakot moves into the clinch successfully.
Luis Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saengmorakot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saengmorakot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Saengmorakot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Lopez!
Luis Lopez very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Sosa (ranked 4175 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Gleb Pavlovich (ranked 456 p4p, 467 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
19
218
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
210
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gleb Pavlovich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlovich swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa throws a body punch but Pavlovich moves out of range.
Ernesto Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Pavlovich moved out of range nicely.
Pavlovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavlovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavlovich's guard.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlovich working a defensive guard here.
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa cracks Pavlovich with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.
Pavlovich is rocked!
It looks like Gleb Pavlovich has been cut.
Sosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pavlovich is still in real trouble! Can Sosa finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlovich has momentary wrist control but Sosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Sosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sosa controls the pace.
Sosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Gleb Pavlovich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gleb Pavlovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Sosa!
An out of breath Ernesto Sosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
23% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy John (ranked 3948 p4p, 4313 weight class) and Scott Tolzien (ranked 430 p4p, 466 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
205
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
205
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Tolzien!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John misses with an uppercut.
John walks into a jab.
Tolzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Tolzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tolzien catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John checks a low kick from Tolzien.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolzien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolzien cracks John with a good jab.
Tolzien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John letting Tolzien take a breather here.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John misses with an uppercut
and Tolzien counters with a left right combination that sends John crashing to the mat - Tolzien wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding John out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Tolzien!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Holloway (ranked 2607 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Ramon Chung (ranked 242 p4p, 286 weight class). Ramon Chung is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
19
160
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
177 cm
19
165
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Chung!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway slips a straight right by Chung.
Chung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chung misses with a few strikes there.
Chung looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Holloway thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Chung.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Chung.
Ramon Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chung cracks Holloway with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chung has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holloway to stand back up!
 Holloway is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Holloway! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ramon Chung!
Ramon Chung took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Tulips (ranked 2317 p4p, 3051 weight class) and Alexander Njord (ranked 275 p4p, 350 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
19
228
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
19
275
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Tulips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Njord!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brad Tulips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Njord lands with a shot to the body.
Njord throws a shot from downtown. Tulips moves away and avoids it.
Tulips misses with a lunging right hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Tulips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Njord has time to react.
A combination from Njord does no damage.
Tulips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Njord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tulips throws a big shot that misses.
Njord throws a counter combo.
Tulips looks to score with a jab to the body but Njord is just out of range.
Tulips loads up on a big right hand but Njord slips the punch.
Njord misses with a looping right.
Tulips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Tulips.
Tulips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Njord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tulips throws out a loose jab but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Njord misses.
Njord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulips swings for the body but Njord moves out of range.
Njord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tulips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tulips scores with a jab to the head.
Njord misses the jab.
Tulips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
A little feinted left hand from Tulips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulips throws a shot from downtown. Njord moves away and avoids it.
Njord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Njord staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Njord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tulips swinging wildly here.
Tulips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Njord.
Njord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Njord throws a shot from downtown. Tulips moves away and avoids it.
Njord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulips in his tracks.
Tulips looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Njord looks to throw the jab but Tulips is out of range.
Tulips appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Njord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulips fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Njord on the side of the head.
Njord takes a swing at Tulips's ribcage but misses.
Tulips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njord scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Tulips's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tulips misses with a hook
and Njord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tulips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a hook but Tulips avoids it easily.
It looked like Tulips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulips misses with a left hand
and Tulips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tulips is rocked!
Tulips throws a nice looking combination but Njord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Njord misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Njord throws a nice looking combination but Tulips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Njord manages to avoid it.
Tulips moves into the clinch.
Tulips lands with a left to the head.
Njord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tulips throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Njord does no damage.
Tulips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Njord.
Tulips clinches.
Tulips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Njord slowing the pace effectively.
Njord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulips tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulips misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tulips.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njord misses with the head strike.
Njord tries to throw a body punch but Tulips avoids it by throwing Njord back against the cage.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Njord working aggressively here.
Tulips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Njord or not.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
Tulips misses with some punches.
Njord effectively controlling the action here.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips working aggressively here.
Tulips has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
Tulips avoiding damage.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Tulips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
Tulips has Njord pressed against the cage.
Tulips digs a right hand into Njord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Njord's gas tank.
Tulips scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips misses with a punch to the body.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulips lands with a short shot to the head.
Tulips tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tulips is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tulips.
Tulips working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tulips.
Tulips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord lands a shoulder strike.
Tulips throws a punch but it's blocked by Njord.
Njord blocking some punches.
Tulips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Njord pushes Tulips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tulips as Njord tries to tie him up.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Tulips dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tulips loads up on a big right hand but Njord slips the punch.
Njord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tulips lands with a nice combination. Njord backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Njord misses with a looping left.
Njord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Njord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Njord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tulips here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tulips looks to throw the jab but Njord is out of range.
Tulips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Njord in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulips cracks Njord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tulips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Njords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tulips misses with an uppercut.
Tulips tests Njord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulips just misses with a punch to the body.
Njord misses the shot to the body.
Tulips clinches.
Tulips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njord can do to turn this around?
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Tulips controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Tulips as the two fighters clinch.
Tulips misses with a body punch.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tulips - that landed with a thud.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tulips.
A shot in the inside from Tulips.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Tulips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
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!
Tulips pushes Njord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njord.
Tulips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tulips as Njord tries to tie him up.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tulips fails to land.
Tulips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tulips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njord blocks an uppercut.
Tulips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tulips struggles to land a body shot inside as Njord controls his hands.
Tulips blocking some punches.
Tulips presses Njord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tulips presses Njord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Njord digs a right hand underneath Tulips's ribcage. Tulips let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tulips tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Tulips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Tulips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tulips has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Tulips!
A victorious Brad Tulips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Yevgraf (ranked 2444 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 229 p4p, 284 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
19
165
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
19
159
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borislav Yevgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Yevgraf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yevgraf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yevgraf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yevgraf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White misses with a hook.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Yevgraf is just out of range.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White slips under a jab.
Yevgraf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Yevgraf.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Yevgraf.
White's coach down at Dissolution Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
White throws a body punch but Yevgraf moves out of range.
White misses with a hook to the body
enabling Yevgraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Yevgraf forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries a body shot but Yevgraf blocks it.
Yevgraf lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yevgraf fails to land.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White blocks a body shot from Yevgraf.
White misses with a body punch.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yevgraf's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yevgraf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White tries to work over Yevgraf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White blocks an uppercut.
Yevgraf lands with a left to the head.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Yevgraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yevgraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White manages to break the clinch.
White misses the jab.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a looping overhand right but Yevgraf ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yevgraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yevgraf at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yevgraf counter with a right hand.
Yevgraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yevgraf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yevgraf scores with a decent looking hook.
White looks to land a left hand but Yevgraf moved out of range nicely.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf misses with an uppercut.
Yevgraf thows a left - swing and a miss!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yevgraf manages to avoid it.
Yevgraf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yevgraf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
White misses with a left hand
and Yevgraf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yevgraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yevgraf rather than just go for the knockout.
Yevgraf misses with a body shot.
White misses with a body punch
and Yevgraf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White misses with a body punch
letting Yevgraf counter with a right hand.
White is rocked!
Yevgraf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Yevgraf finish him?
Yevgraf throws an uppercut from hell that sends White clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yevgraf stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borislav Yevgraf!
Borislav Yevgraf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Shikongo (ranked 2379 p4p, 3142 weight class) and Antoine Winters (ranked 251 p4p, 322 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kwame Shikongo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kwame Shikongo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
185
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
190
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Shikongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Winters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Winters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shikongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shikongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range.
Winters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shikongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winters misses with an uppercut
and Shikongo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shikongo takes one to the chin there.
Shikongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winters swings widly with a right hand
and Shikongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Winters is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shikongo misses with a low kick as Winters jumps back.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Winters misses.
We've been told by Shikongo's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winters throws a hook but Shikongo blocks it.
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shikongo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Winters misses with an uppercut.
Winters lands a jab to Shikongo's midsection.
Winters misses with an uppercut.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shikongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winters throws a series of punches but Shikongo moves out of range.
Winters misses with an uppercut. Shikongo saw that one coming.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Winters with a series of wild strikes but Winters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Winters misses.
Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Winters lands.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Shikongo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Winters.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses
and Shikongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shikongo circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Winters misses.
A jab lands there for Shikongo.
Shikongo takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with a left hand
and Shikongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winters misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Shikongo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
Winters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Winters takes it in his stride.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.
Winters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winters throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Winters manages to avoid it.
Winters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters swings widly with a right hand
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Winters really felt that one!
Shikongo blocks a jab.
Shikongo throws a body kick that misses
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winters misses with a straight right.
Winters misses with a straight right.
Winters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shikongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shikongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Shikongo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winters misses with a looping right.
Winters with a hook.
Shikongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shikongo slips a straight right by Winters.
A little feinted left hand from Shikongo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shikongo dodges the punch combination from Winters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Winters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winters works the jab nicely.
Winters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antoine Winters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Winters takes it in his stride.
Shikongo throws a push kick but Winters slaps the foot to one side.
Winters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Winters. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Winters misses.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Winters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shikongo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Winters.
Shikongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shikongo throws a lazy uppercut
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shikongo moves out of range as Winters strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Winters moves out of range easily.
Shikongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winters misses with the combination.
It looked like Shikongo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shikongo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winters has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shikongo.
Winters throws the left hand but Shikongo avoids the punch easily.
Winters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shikongo under the eye.
Shikongo is looking to score with low kicks.
Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shikongo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shikongo jabs Winters right on the nose. Winters blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winters.
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shikongo walks into a straight right hand from Winters.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winters.
Winters throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Winters misses the jab.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.
Shikongo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shikongo scrambles back to his feet.
Shikongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Winters finds it's target.
Shikongo ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Winters lands with a good body shot.
Winters moves out of range of the body kick.
Winters cracks Shikongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo lands with a shot to the body.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters punishes Shikongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses
and Winters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shikongo throws a leg kick
and Winters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shikongo counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Winters throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shikongo 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 Winters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters lands a right hook to the body.
Shikongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winters throws out the jab.
Winters takes one to the chin there.
Shikongo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
Winters jabs Shikongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winters lands with a straight right. Shikongo didn't see that one coming.
Winters connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Winters misses the jab.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Winters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Winters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shikongo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Shikongo slips the punch.
Shikongo is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Winters. That snapped Shikongo's head back.
Winters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Winters moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Winters misses with a double jab.
Winters throws a poor cross that misses
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Winters really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Shikongo throws a big counter combination but Winters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shikongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
Winters throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Winters just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShikongo.
Winters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shikongo. That one must have hurt.
Winters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Antoine Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Shikongo counters with a head kick that drops Winters to the mat! Winters scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Winters is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shikongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winters.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Shikongo finish him?
Shikongo slips under a jab.
Winters seems to have recovered his senses.
Shikongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winters avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikongo thows a leg kick but Winters checks it
and Winters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winters throws a jab but it's blocked by Shikongo.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shikongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winters misses with an uppercut. Shikongo saw that one coming.
Winters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters stuns Shikongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Shikongo slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Winters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters digs a good hook to Shikongo's body.
Shikongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winters checks a low kick from Shikongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with a left hand
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Winters throws a hook but Shikongo blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shikongo slips a straight right by Winters.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Winters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Shikongo connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Winters lands a jab-cross combination.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winters! But no joy.
Winters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shikongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Winters misses.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Winters manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Winters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antoine Winters waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
