 |
NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfric Moon (ranked 3148 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Broderick Booth (ranked 329 p4p, 344 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Bilmuri - Talkin' 2 UR Ghost. The key to victory for Wolfric Moon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
165
7 - 6 - 0 |
|
177 cm
26
155
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfric Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broderick Booth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth throws the left hand but Moon avoids the punch easily.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon lands a body shot.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth breaks the clinch.
Moon cracks Booth with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Moon.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth with a hook.
Moon slips a jab from Booth.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Booth moved out of range nicely.
Booth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Booth circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfric Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon slips a jab from Booth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Moon.
Booth forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Booth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booth moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Booth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
Moon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth avoids a wild elbow strike from Moon.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon lands a damaging elbow.
Moon blocking some punches.
Booth blocks a body shot from Moon.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon lands a left and a right that send Booth crashing to the mat, dazed. Moon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Booth is rocked!
 It looks like Broderick Booth has been cut.
Moon throws a pinpoint strike between Booth's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Booth crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfric Moon!
After winning the bout, Wolfric Moon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Dean (ranked 1735 p4p, 2542 weight class) and Bingus Khan (ranked 218 p4p, 302 weight class). Bingus Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
21
187
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
190
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bingus Khan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at STUDIO ONE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan misses the jab.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Dean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
 Dean is rocked!
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean misses with a right hand
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Bingus Khan has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Shawn Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dean! Khan dives in looking to finish! Dean is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bingus Khan!
A pretty intense looking Bingus Khan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Young (ranked 1027 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Frans Kronstedth (ranked 94 p4p, 135 weight class). Young's entrance music is Evanescence - Bring Me To Life. A fine choice. Eddie Young had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
27
157
14 - 8 - 0 |
|
169 cm
25
142
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frans Kronstedth!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronstedth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Kronstedth avoids the head kick by Young.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Kronstedth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronstedth misses with an uppercut.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kronstedth throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Kronstedth misses with a looping left.
Kronstedth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kronstedth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young lands with a hook. Kronstedth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronstedth.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young slips a jab from Kronstedth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronstedth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronstedth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kronstedth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Kronstedth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Young.
Young 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.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kronstedth ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Kronstedth manages to avoid it.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young walks into a jab.
Kronstedth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young throws a low kick but Kronstedth moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronstedth lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronstedth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kronstedth stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kronstedth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young with a knee to the head.
Young misses with an elbow strike.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronstedth has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Kronstedth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronstedth.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Kronstedth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kronstedth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronstedth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kronstedth backwards.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young has Kronstedth pressed against the cage, preventing Kronstedth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young looking to throw knees to the head but Kronstedth is blocking nicely.
Kronstedth tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young tries a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks it.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Kronstedth misses with some punches.
Young tries a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks it.
Kronstedth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronstedth avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Kronstedth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
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 Eddie Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kronstedth moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young sizes up Kronstedth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kronstedth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young swinging wildly here.
A cross from Kronstedth lands.
Young throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
A big right from Young misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Kronstedth scores with a three punch combo!
Young throws a leg kick
and Kronstedth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kronstedth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Young misses with the combination.
Kronstedth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronstedth 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.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Kronstedth off balance momentarily.
Kronstedth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Young misses
and Kronstedth counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth instigates a clinch.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young throws an elbow but it misses.
Young missing with knees to the body.
Kronstedth trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Kronstedth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronstedth working aggressively here.
A short left from Young.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Kronstedth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronstedth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronstedth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
A short left from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Eddie Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronstedth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young keeps control of Kronstedth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kronstedth has his back to the cage.
Kronstedth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronstedth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young lands an elbow just above Kronstedth 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kronstedth backwards.
Kronstedth slows down the pace here.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kronstedth is rocked!
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronstedth wants to stall.
Kronstedth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young blocking some punches.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Young looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kronstedth misses with the head strike.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kronstedth is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kronstedth. Kronstedth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young 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.
Kronstedth tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronstedth.
Young moves out of range as Kronstedth strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Kronstedth throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Young.
Kronstedth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Kronstedth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth misses with a hook.
Kronstedth misses with a body punch
and Young moves into the clinch.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kronstedth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kronstedth's defenses.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronstedth is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
A knee to the head by Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a big knee to the head and Kronstedth goes down! Young pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!
After winning the bout, Eddie Young thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killjoy McNofun (ranked 440 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Rayan Brandt (ranked 59 p4p, 155 weight class). Rayan Brandt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
27
216
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
205
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNofun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNofun misses with a hook. Brandt ducked under it nicely.
Brandt slips under a jab.
McNofun scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brandt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McNofun scores with a nice right hand.
McNofun misses with a body kick.
McNofun cracks Brandt with a good jab.
McNofun is looking to clinch but Brandt is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Brandt blocks the low kick.
Brandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McNofun 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 Brandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McNofun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but McNofun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is working from the bottom.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNofun trying to keep a closed guard but Brandt is proving a slippery customer.
McNofun wants to sweep here but Brandt controlling him for the moment.
Brandt passes McNofun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McNofun's coaches at The Hidden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
McNofun tries to roll over but Brandt keeps him under control.
Brandt stops McNofun from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McNofun is trying to maintain the position but Brandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandt is nestled in close to McNofun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandt slows the pace down in half guard.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but McNofun defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McNofun!
Brandt looking to secure an arm triangle but McNofun defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNofun squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brandt prevents McNofun from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brandt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brandt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McNofun is surviving well by controlling Brandt's body position as best he can.
Brandt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandt controlling from mount.
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is having none of it.
McNofun is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brandt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNofun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNofun wants to try and get back to his feet.
McNofun is working to get back to half guard.
McNofun is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNofun.
McNofun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandt.
An attempted straight right counter from McNofun misses the target.
Brandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNofun.
McNofun swings for the body but Brandt moves out of range.
McNofun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown but McNofun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNofun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNofun on his heels. He'll look to pass McNofun's guard now, I'm sure.
McNofun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandt prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandt is one step ahead there.
Brandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
Brandt stops McNofun from standing up.
McNofun keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNofun just misses with a punch to the body.
McNofun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNofun wants it to stay on the feet.
Killjoy McNofun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Brandt.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from McNofun.
McNofun tries to clinch up but Brandt circles away and keeps his distance.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but McNofun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNofun is looking to land body kicks.
McNofun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McNofun wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun is trying to stand.
Brandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brandt lands a nice short elbow.
Brandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNofun's head.
Brandt trying to control the action but McNofun is working from the bottom.
Brandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brandt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNofun is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but McNofun defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNofun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandt wants to control from the top but McNofun keeps moving.
Brandt tries to free his leg and advance position but McNofun is retaining full guard.
Brandt throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandt wants to pass the guard but McNofun is keeping the position.
Brandt trying to control but McNofun is working from the bottom.
McNofun wants to stand up but Brandt is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by McNofun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for McNofun.
Brandt looks to score with a jab to the body but McNofun is just out of range.
Brandt moves out of range as McNofun throws a body kick.
Brandt moves out of range of the body kick from McNofun.
McNofun cracks Brandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brandt lands in his opponent's guard.
McNofun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandt stands up over McNofun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but McNofun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rayan Brandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNofun throws a leg kick but Brandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brandt misses its intended target.
McNofun misses with a looping right.
McNofun misses with a straight left.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McNofun. Those never looked like landing.
Brandt lands a jab to the head.
Brandt digs a good body shot into McNofun's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun motions for Brandt to come forward. McNofun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNofun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandt manages to avoid it.
Brandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McNofun connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNofun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandt goes for a double leg but McNofun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McNofun continues to drive forward.
McNofun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNofun lands a leg kick that knocks Brandt off balance momentarily.
McNofun moves forwards but Brandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from McNofun misses.
McNofun is looking to clinch but Brandt is avoiding it.
Brandt works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNofun.
Brandt throws a big shot that misses.
McNofun connects with a solid leg kick.
McNofun lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNofun throws a half hearted mid kick.
McNofun misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandt is defended easily by McNofun.
McNofun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brandt moves out of range of the leg kick from McNofun.
McNofun misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McNofun to the mat! McNofun manages to get full guard.
Brandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rayan Brandt has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNofun is on top in guard.
McNofun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandt tries to roll over but McNofun keeps him under control.
Brandt controlling the position well.
Killjoy McNofun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNofun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brandt trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandt is trying to control but can't.
McNofun is looking for a kimura here.
Brandt wants to get back to full guard but McNofun has mounted him!
Brandt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McNofun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brandt hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Killjoy McNofun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Killjoy McNofun!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik White (ranked 935 p4p, 642 weight class) and Fergal Mulroney (ranked 119 p4p, 86 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
39
188
24 - 15 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
186
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrik White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergal Mulroney!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney misses with a hook
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White needs to keep his hands up - Mulroney had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
White misses with a hook. Mulroney ducked under it nicely.
Mulroney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mulroney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulroney.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Mulroney misses.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulroney misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mulroney drops White with a beautiful combination! White stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mulroney is looking for the KO!
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mulroney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White throws a hook but Mulroney blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulroney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mulroney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mulroney. Mulroney obviously looking to wear him down.
Mulroney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Mulroney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White misses with the head strike.
Mulroney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulroney.
A left hand lands to the body for Mulroney.
Mulroney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulroney managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Mulroney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulroney clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Mulroney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Mulroney lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Mulroney tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mulroney.
Mulroney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from White.
Mulroney scores with a shoulder strike.
White is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Our sources have told us that White has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mulroney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulroney ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with White's jaw. White's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Mulroney does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fergal Mulroney!
Fergal Mulroney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 969 p4p, 669 weight class) and Paul Eclaro (ranked 98 p4p, 66 weight class). Eclaro has chosen I'm The Boy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
29
161
18 - 11 - 0 |
|
168 cm
33
155
22 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eclaro walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
And Eclaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Eclaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eclaro.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Joon.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon stuffs the takedown.
Eclaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eclaro defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.
Joon lands with a straight right. Eclaro didn't see that one coming.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joon misses with a hook
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joon won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eclaro works his way into full mount!
Eclaro lands a big shot there that rocks Joon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joon is looking to get to half guard.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eclaro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Eclaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Eclaro raining down shots from the mount!
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Eclaro's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Joon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joon is rocked!
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Joon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Joon is defending the position.
Eclaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.
Eclaro seems to be looking for submissions.
Eclaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joon seems to have got his legs back now.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joon is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Joon defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Joon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eclaro is keeping the position for now.
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Eclaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.
Eclaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Eclaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joon, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Eclaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Joon scores with a body shot.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Eclaro is just out of range.
Joon takes a swing at Eclaro's ribcage but misses.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Joon avoids it easily.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon cracks Eclaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Eclaro as the two fighters clinch.
Eclaro presses Joon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eclaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eclaro walks away with a smile on his face. Joon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon lands a jab to Eclaro's midsection.
Joon throws a lazy uppercut
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joon won't be happy with that.
Eclaro cracks Joon with a big right hand but Joon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro working the ground and pound from side control.
Joon tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro lands a nice forearm strike.
Joon tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro cracks Joon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eclaro scoring with punches from side control.
Joon tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Eclaro cracks Joon with a big elbow.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joon, who protects the arm well.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joon is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eclaro off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Eclaro right now.
Joon seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Eclaro's chin but Eclaro turns very nicely into Joon's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Eclaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro landing with the ground and pound.
Joon looking for subs off his back but Eclaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Joon defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Joon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro lands an elbow.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Joon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro winds up and cracks Joon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joon is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Joon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eclaro is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eclaro pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eclaro working Joon over with strikes.
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Eclaro has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joon!
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eclaro lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eclaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Joon is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro with the ground and pound from mount.
Eclaro lands a big elbow.
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Joon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Eclaro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Joon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Eclaro!
A relieved looking Paul Eclaro 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Chase (ranked 712 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Charlie Bucket (ranked 93 p4p, 148 weight class). Chase kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
205
12 - 9 - 0 |
|
200 cm
24
225
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Bucket!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a head kick that misses
and Bucket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bucket looks to land a left hand but Chase moved out of range nicely.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bucket misses.
Bucket gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chase is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chase slips a jab from Bucket.
Bucket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bucket takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Charlie Bucket has been cut.
Chase shoots in but Bucket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase misses with a shot to the body
and Bucket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Chase.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bucket.
Bucket lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bucket looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range.
It looked like Chase wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Chase misses.
Bucket appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chase throws the left hand but Bucket avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket tries a quick counter leg kick but Chase is wise to it.
Chase lands a jab to Bucket's midsection.
Chase dives in for a single leg takedown but Bucket sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bucket lands with an uppercut that bounces Chase off the cage and back into range.
Bucket stuffs the takedown attempt from Chase. Chase gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bucket listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bucket blocks a head kick by Chase.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bucket! But no joy.
Chase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bucket.
Chase has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolfpack Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bucket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Bucket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Bucket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chase loads up on a big right hand but Bucket slips the punch.
Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Bucket off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucket lands with a hook. Chase tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bucket looks to land a left hand but Chase moved out of range nicely.
Chase misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Chase misses its intended target.
Chase throws out a powerful jab.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bucket tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bucket to the ground. Bucket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Bucket.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Bucket.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket tries a quick counter leg kick but Chase is wise to it.
Chase throws a hook to the side of Bucket's head but Bucket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Bucket.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Bucket finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bucket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chase.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket sizes up Chase with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Bucket was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bucket needs to keep his hands up - Chase had a free shot at his head there.
Bucket with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chase to score with a decent uppercut.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bucket thuds his right hand into Chase's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chase tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bucket throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chase throws a jab when Bucket was well out of range.
Chase misses with a body shot.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bucket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chase works the jab nicely.
Chase takes a swing at Bucket's ribcage but misses.
Chase connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase throws a leg kick which misses Bucket's front leg but catches the back leg as Bucket tries to avoid it.
Chase takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
Bucket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Bucket turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chase connects with a nice looking jab.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bucket counter with a right hand.
Bucket defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Bucket closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bucket.
It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Bucket lands an elbow just above Chase 's eye.
Bucket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bucket lands a shoulder strike.
Chase breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bucket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucket's waist but Bucket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chase off to one side.
Chase scores with a nice right hand.
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 Danny Chase will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chase throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bucket's head.
Nice jab there from Chase.
Bucket blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase swings for the body but Bucket moves out of range.
Bucket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bucket loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Chase throws a big shot that misses.
Bucket avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bucket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bucket misses the jab.
Danny Chase is winning the standup battle so far.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bucket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bucket with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chase misses with a looping left.
Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucket with the inside leg kick.
Bucket throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Chase throws a head kick but Bucket moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase shoots for a takedown but Bucket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bucket looks to land a left hand but Chase moved out of range nicely.
Bucket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Chase is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chase throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Bucket - just one landing.
Bucket throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Chase.
Bucket throws a solid leg kick but Chase takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bucket.
Chase moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chase moves out of range as Bucket strikes.
Bucket lands a nice looking body shot.
Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Bucket counters with an inside leg kick.
Chase shoots in but Bucket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase backing away here, and Bucket unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chase loads up on a big right hand but Bucket slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Bucket misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws the left hand but Bucket avoids the punch easily.
Bucket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chase.
Bucket throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Nice body kick from Bucket.
Bucket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bucket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase staying out of range there.
Chase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bucket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase clobbers Bucket with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bucket scoring well with a low kick there.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Bucket moved out of range nicely.
Chase misses with a hook
and Bucket counters with a good low kick that Chase was not able to check.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Bucket feints a counter leg kick.
Bucket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Bucket uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket moves out of range as Chase strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bucket. Chase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bucket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bucket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Bucket cracks Chase with a good jab.
Bucket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase shoots in looking for a takedown but Bucket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chase's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chase cracks Bucket with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chase lands a jab.
Chase misses with a takedown
and Bucket makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Bucket is out of range.
Bucket slips a straight right by Chase.
Bucket moves away from the strike by Chase.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase backing away here, and Bucket unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bucket takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bucket closes the distance and pushes Chase back into the cage.
Chase jumps guard but Bucket stands there with Chase around his waist. Chase gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bucket.
Nice body punch from Bucket - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bucket lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bucket.
Bucket works on Chase's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Bucket.
Bucket misses with a body punch.
Bucket lands a nice elbow.
Bucket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bucket lands an elbow just above Chase 's eye.
Bucket misses with a body punch.
Chase takes an elbow to the temple.
Chase is rocked!
Nice elbow from Bucket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bucket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chase on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase shoots in looking for a takedown. Bucket tries to sprawl out of it but Chase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bucket manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and Bucket counters with a huge left! Chase is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bucket isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chase from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bucket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Bucket!
After winning the bout, Charlie Bucket thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1440 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Ralph Cifaretto (ranked 196 p4p, 223 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
29
215
16 - 7 - 1 |
|
188 cm
28
211
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent 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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Cifaretto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton feints and as Cifaretto raises his hands in defense, Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Cifaretto is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cifaretto wants to get back to his feet but Dupree Holton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dupree Holton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cifaretto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupree Holton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifaretto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cifaretto looking for a sweep. Not yet Cifaretto, not yet.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cifaretto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Cifaretto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cifaretto is trying to stand up here but Dupree Holton is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifaretto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree Holton not doing much here.
Cifaretto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dupree Holton is working for a kimura but Cifaretto is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Cifaretto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but Cifaretto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupree Holton to get the leverage.
Dupree Holton prevents Cifaretto from improving his position.
Cifaretto looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but Cifaretto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupree Holton to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Cifaretto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stops Cifaretto from getting back to his feet.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Cifaretto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cifaretto actively working from the bottom here.
Cifaretto pushes Dupree Holton off looking to stand but Dupree Holton dives back in and keeps control.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Cifaretto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace.
Cifaretto is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupree Holton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cifaretto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupree Holton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Cifaretto keeps moving.
Cifaretto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cifaretto keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Cifaretto wants to stand up but Dupree Holton is controlling him.
Dupree Holton 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.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Cifaretto is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Cifaretto is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cifaretto is keeping the position for now.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifaretto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dupree Holton is pushing down on Cifaretto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cifaretto is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupree Holton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Cifaretto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Cifaretto can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton content just to control the position here.
Dupree Holton tries to control but Cifaretto wriggling away.
Dupree Holton is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cifaretto misses with a hook.
Cifaretto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dupree Holton darts in looking for a takedown but Cifaretto gets double underhooks and turns Dupree Holton into the cage.
Cifaretto stops a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Cifaretto wants the takedown. Dupree Holton is fighting it off but Cifaretto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dupree Holton's guard against the cage.
Cifaretto stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifaretto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton has momentary wrist control but Cifaretto slips an elbow through the middle.
Dupree Holton trying to keep a closed guard but Cifaretto is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Cifaretto from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifaretto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton passes into half guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the action in half guard but Cifaretto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cifaretto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cifaretto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cifaretto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cifaretto is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cifaretto can do to turn this around?
Cifaretto has given up his back.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Cifaretto manages to buck him off and is now in Dupree Holton's guard! Nice work there by Cifaretto!
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cifaretto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cifaretto is looking for a triangle but Dupree Holton pushes his legs off easily.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Cifaretto keeps moving.
Cifaretto has his foot on Dupree Holton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dupree Holton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dupree Holton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cifaretto is pushing Dupree Holton's head away, looking to escape. Dupree Holton manages to hold on to the position though.
Cifaretto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cifaretto, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cifaretto keeps working.
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cifaretto keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cifaretto is trying to get back to his feet.
Cifaretto manages to get back to half guard.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Cifaretto won't be happy about that!
Dupree Holton tries to control but Cifaretto wriggling away.
Cifaretto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cifaretto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cifaretto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Cifaretto is working 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 DeShaun Dupree Holton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
Cifaretto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dupree Holton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dupree Holton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cifaretto.
Dupree Holton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dupree Holton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cifaretto but Cifaretto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cifaretto takes a swing at Dupree Holton's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto misses the jab.
Dupree Holton blocks a jab.
Dupree Holton ducks under a wild hook from Cifaretto.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cifaretto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dupree Holton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cifaretto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dupree Holton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cifaretto leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cifaretto sprawls and moves away.
Dupree Holton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cifaretto.
Dupree Holton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cifaretto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dupree Holton somewhat.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cifaretto did well to prevent Dupree Holton getting side control.
Cifaretto is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton is keen to just control but Cifaretto is a slippery customer.
Dupree Holton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cifaretto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
After winning the bout, DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 161 p4p, 567 weight class) and Addy Edison (ranked 19 p4p, 51 weight class). Edison has chosen Entry of the gladiators as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
29
136
20 - 5 - 0 |
|
172 cm
27
155
4 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Yordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Edison misses with a few strikes there.
Yordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Edison should have avoided that one.
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Edison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan misses with a hook. Edison ducked under it nicely.
Yordan misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Edison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yordan, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Edison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Edison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Edison is out of range.
Yordan swings for the body but Edison moves out of range.
Edison feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan lands an overhand right.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Edison is just out of range.
Edison shoots in looking for a takedown but Yordan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edison.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Yordan as he connects with a hook.
Edison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edison wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Yordan scores with a nice strike.
Yordan lands a jab.
Yordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edison avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Yordan throws a hook but Edison blocks it.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Edison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yordan throws a poor cross that misses
and Edison counters with a shoot takedown. Yordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Yordan has his feet on Edison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edison slips under a jab from Yordan.
Edison 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.
Edison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edison was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Yordan swings for the body but Edison moves out of range.
Edison moves out of range of the strikes.
Edison throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Edison tries for a takedown but Yordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Edison.
The fighters circling - Yordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Edison saw that one coming.
Jab by Yordan.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edison catches Yordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yordan throws a leg kick
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Edison advances to full mount.
Yordan regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan won't allow Edison to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Yordan defends the submission attempt.
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes to full mount!
Edison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yordan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yordan is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edison working for a submission but Yordan is keeping him at bay.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yordan digs a good hook to Edison's body.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Edison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edison throws a right and a left that Yordan avoids nicely.
Yordan jabs Edison right on the nose. Edison blinks but takes it well.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edison can do to turn this around?
Edison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edison.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Edison slips the punch.
Edison feints the counter takedown.
Yordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
Yordan throws a body punch but Edison moves out of range.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edison avoids a kick to the body.
Edison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edison wants to counter the offense by Yordan and move into the clinch position.
Edison wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Edison feints the counter takedown.
Edison cracks Yordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edison.
Yordan takes one to the side of the head.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Edison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yordan lands a jab to Edison's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Yordan takes a swing at Edison's ribcage but misses.
Yordan connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body kick.
Edison gets the takedown into side control.
Yordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Edison 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.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Edison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Edison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yordan throws a head punch that misses.
Yordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan is trying to break the clinch but Edison has him pressed against the cage.
Edison goes for a takedown attempt but Yordan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yordan lands a leg kick that knocks Edison off balance momentarily.
Jab from Yordan.
Yordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yordan lands with a hook. Edison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edison throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
Yordan scores with a body shot.
Yordan lands a nice hook to Edison's body. Edison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edison 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.
Yordan misses the body punch
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yordan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yordan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan 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.
Edison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Edison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yordan is surviving well by controlling Edison's body position as best he can.
Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Yordan defends it well.
Yordan really wants to buck Edison off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edison is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yordan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yordan!
Edison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Edison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edison defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Edison digs a good body shot into Yordan's ribs.
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Edison wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison gets a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yordan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edison letting Yordan take a breather here.
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan throws out a powerful jab.
Edison drives through with a takedown into Yordan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yordan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Edison on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan lands a head shot.
Edison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Addy Edison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Edison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yordan blocks a jab.
Edison takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edison drives through with a takedown into Yordan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yordan keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass.
Yordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Yordan is retaining full guard.
Yordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yordan, not yet.
Yordan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yordan keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edison is pushing down on Yordan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yordan is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Yordan is defending well.
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yordan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Edison is looking to clinch.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yordan won't be happy with that.
Yordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yordan. That's going to slow Edison down.
Edison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edison.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Edison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Edison.
Yordan lands a high kick!
Yordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Edison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yordan throws a leg kick which misses Edison's front leg but catches the back leg as Edison tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Edison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
Edison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edison fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yordan, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
In his post fight interview, Daud Yordan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Zigaro (ranked 131 p4p, 320 weight class) and Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 20 p4p, 47 weight class). Samson Dandrakulo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
206
14 - 2 - 1 |
|
190 cm
28
210
18 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samson Dandrakulo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zigaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dandrakulo's head backwards.
Dandrakulo gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Zigaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Zigaro wants to clinch up but Dandrakulo keeps it at a distance.
Zigaro lands a head shot.
Zigaro lands with a shot to the body.
Zigaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dandrakulo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zigaro looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Zigaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zigaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dandrakulo. That did some damage!
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zigaro eats them both and turns towards Dandrakulo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo connects with a looping right hand.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dandrakulo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zigaro misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Dandrakulo misses.
Zigaro throws a jab when Dandrakulo was well out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a head kick. Zigaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zigaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dandrakulo connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Zigaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Zigaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Zigaro tries to avoid it.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
Zigaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zigaro throws a big shot that misses.
Zigaro misses with a low kick.
Zigaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro throws out a leg kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range and Zigaro only half commits.
No joy there for Dandrakulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dandrakulo connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dandrakulo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dandrakulo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dandrakulo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zigaro off the cage and back into range.
Dandrakulo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Zigaro.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zigaro moves away.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot that snaps Zigaro's head back.
It looks like Zigaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo dodges the punch combination from Zigaro.
It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dandrakulo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zigaro looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Zigaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dandrakulo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Dandrakulo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zigaro slips a jab from Dandrakulo.
Zigaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Dandrakulo there.
Zigaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dandrakulo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zigaro scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zigaro throws a series of punches but Dandrakulo avoids them all with ease.
Zigaro checks a low kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dandrakulo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zigaro doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Zigaro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a few strikes there.
Zigaro with a nice cross.
Dandrakulo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zigaro. That one must have hurt.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but Zigaro avoids it.
Zigaro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Zigaro misses.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zigaro gets a clinch.
Dandrakulo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zigaro backwards.
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Zigaro connects with the punch.
Dandrakulo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dandrakulo is rocked!
Zigaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dandrakulo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dandrakulo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dandrakulo is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?
Dandrakulo avoids a kick to the body.
Zigaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick from Dandrakulo.
Zigaro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dandrakulo! Zigaro dives in looking to finish! Dandrakulo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title!
Tristan Zigaro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Samson Dandrakulo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym I guess.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
