 |
TOF 214 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Valo (ranked 2876 p4p, 24740 weight class) and Gwendylyn Kasparas (ranked 108 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
36
300
9 - 18 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
282
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gwendylyn Kasparas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparas swinging wildly here.
Valo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasparas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasparas throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Kasparas moves out of range easily.
Valo moves out of range as Kasparas strikes.
Kasparas 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.
Kasparas blocks a head kick by Valo.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasparas throws out the jab.
Kasparas has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparas dodges an elbow strike from Valo.
Kasparas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasparas.
A bit of stalling here from Kasparas.
A short uppercut from Kasparas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparas can't get the takedown.
Kasparas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Kasparas has Valo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kasparas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valo tumbling to the mat - Kasparas dives into Valo's guard.
Kasparas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Kasparas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kasparas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasparas trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
Kasparas lands a couple of elbows.
Kasparas trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
Kasparas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasparas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kasparas.
Kasparas trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
Kasparas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasparas trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasparas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Kasparas circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Kasparas tries to counter it with a takedown but Valo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valo tries to clinch up.
Kasparas misses with a hook.
Ville Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo tries to clinch but Kasparas moves away
and Kasparas counters with a crisp right that sends Valo to the canvas! Kasparas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwendylyn Kasparas!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Flow (ranked 1334 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Cactus Jack (ranked 161 p4p, 376 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.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
23
270
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
28
245
11 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack avoids the body shot from Flow.
Flow throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Flow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flow defends well and Jack ends up having to push Flow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Flow misses with a hook.
Flow stuffs the takedown.
Robert Flow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
A big right from Flow misses.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flow counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jack! Flow lets Jack back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jack is rocked!
 It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flow circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jack tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Flow wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Flow!
A very excited looking Robert Flow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Montrose (ranked 2024 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 80 p4p, 122 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
31
285
9 - 11 - 0 |
|
200 cm
39
266
24 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Montrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown but Montrose shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Montrose's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tartakov swings for the body but Montrose moves out of range.
Montrose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tartakov but Tartakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montrose blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Montrose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montrose tries to clinch but Tartakov is having none of it.
Montrose swinging wildly here.
Tartakov moves into range and clinches up with Montrose.
Tartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with a punch to the body.
Montrose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tartakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartakov trying to control the position but instead, Montrose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tartakov into the cage.
Montrose tries to land a knee to the head but Tartakov blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montrose walks away with a smile on his face. Tartakov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tartakov misses with the combination.
Montrose lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tartakov - he's out on his feet here! Montrose follows up with another monster hook that separates Tartakov from consciousness! Tartakov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Montrose stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bastien Montrose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastien Montrose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suga Diabeetus (ranked 1112 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Horus Hekkala (ranked 132 p4p, 128 weight class). Suga Diabeetus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
29
270
14 - 10 - 0 |
|
201 cm
28
255
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horus Hekkala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hekkala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hekkala lands the left hand.
Diabeetus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hekkala.
It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Hekkala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diabeetus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hekkala is rocked!
Hekkala thows a body kick. Diabeetus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diabeetus missing with a left hand there. Hekkala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Hekkala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hekkala missing with a left hand there. Diabeetus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suga Diabeetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hekkala rushes Diabeetus and presses him up against the cage.
Diabeetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hekkala jumps into guard, dragging Diabeetus to the mat.
Hekkala is looking for a triangle but Diabeetus pushes his legs off easily.
Hekkala has his foot on Diabeetus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diabeetus works his way back into a safe position though.
Hekkala has a closed guard, preventing Diabeetus from standing up.
Hekkala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hekkala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diabeetus's guard.
Hekkala content to stall in guard here.
Hekkala stands and throws Diabeetus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hekkala wants to take a breather but Diabeetus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hekkala.
Diabeetus being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diabeetus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diabeetus has escaped and now he's on top!
Diabeetus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hekkala is proving hard to escape from.
Hekkala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diabeetus defends it easily.
Diabeetus stands and steps away. Hekkala gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hekkala misses the target.
Hekkala throws a poor cross that misses
and Diabeetus counters with a stiff right hand.
Hekkala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diabeetus throws the left hand but Hekkala avoids the punch easily.
Diabeetus cracks Hekkala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Diabeetus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hekkala to stand back up!
Hekkala is still on wobbly legs! Can Diabeetus finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hekkala tries a head kick but it misses.
Hekkala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hekkala misses the target.
Diabeetus gets tackled into the cage by Hekkala. Hekkala maintains the clinch.
Diabeetus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hekkala to his knees! Diabeetus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suga Diabeetus!
Our winner, Suga Diabeetus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Man (ranked 845 p4p, 1235 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 102 p4p, 151 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Aggressive War Epic Music Collection! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
27
247
11 - 8 - 0 |
|
195 cm
42
278
36 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nasty Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Nasty Man has been cut.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nascimento! But no joy.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.
Nascimento tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man with a jab.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Nascimento misses.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a right hand that Nascimento ducks under and follows up with a left that Nascimento also avoids with ease.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nascimento throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Man.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
As Nascimento backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nascimento with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nascimento throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man misses with a body shot.
Nascimento throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man connects with a high kick.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a leg kick which misses Nascimento's front leg but catches the back leg as Nascimento tries to avoid it.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nascimento throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Nascimento listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Nascimento's front leg but catches the back leg as Nascimento tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Nascimento finds it's target.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Nascimento's front leg but catches the back leg as Nascimento tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Nascimento's torso.
Nascimento looks winded!
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Nascimento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Whack! Man lands a heavy head kick that drops Nascimento. The ref tackles Man to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nascimento was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nasty Man!
Nasty Man bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Cloud (ranked 353 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Julius Howell (ranked 20 p4p, 75 weight class). Howell has chosen HonestKey- The Unseen as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julius Howell enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
27
281
16 - 12 - 0 |
|
195 cm
29
273
12 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cloud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howell lands a jab.
Howell scores with a nice body kick.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Howell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cloud if he has to take too many more of those.
Howell connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes.
Howell avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards.
Howell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cloud in his tracks.
Cloud misses with an uppercut.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it.
Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cloud's hands.
Howell cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Howell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Howell.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Howell throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloud staying out of range there.
Howell misses with a body shot
letting Cloud counter with a right hand.
It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
Howell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloud defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Cloud scores with a body shot.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Howell.
Cloud throws a big shot that misses.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud lands a head shot.
Howell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Howell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howell lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Howell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell fails to land the takedown.
Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howell goes for a double leg but Cloud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cloud continues to drive forward.
Robby Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Howell.
Howell feints and as Cloud raises his hands in defense, Howell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howell passes Cloud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Cloud is defending the position.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cloud defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cloud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell drops an elbow to the side of Cloud's head.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cloud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cloud kicks Howell off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes.
Howell slips a straight right by Cloud.
Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Howell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howell cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it.
Howell looks for a takedown but Cloud sprawls well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell cracks Cloud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cloud tries to bum rush Howell with a series of wild strikes but Howell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cloud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Howell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cloud takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell misses with an uppercut.
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 Robby Cloud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julius Howell's cut.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Howell misses with a looping left.
Howell lands with a nice combination. Cloud backs away looking to recover.
Cloud scores with the left hand. Howell knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Julius Howell's cut even more.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Cloud lands the left hand.
Howell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cloud under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Howell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Julius Howell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howell throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howell works Cloud's body with a nice hook.
Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Howell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julius Howell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robby Cloud!
In his post fight interview, Robby Cloud 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
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredd Tatum (ranked 1241 p4p, 370 weight class) and Patrick Van Kerckhoven (ranked 152 p4p, 49 weight class). Van Kerckhoven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Neo Cortex - Elements (Daniel Cain Remix). Patrick Van Kerckhoven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 210 cm
36
270
23 - 13 - 0 |
|
197 cm
28
256
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dredd Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Van Kerckhoven.
Tatum stalks Van Kerckhoven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Kerckhoven's face. Van Kerckhoven staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Van Kerckhoven's body. Van Kerckhoven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Kerckhoven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kerckhoven.
Tatum throws a right hand that Van Kerckhoven ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kerckhoven also avoids with ease.
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tatum takes a step back to recover.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Van Kerckhoven lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Van Kerckhoven moves away and avoids it.
Tatum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Kerckhoven throws a series of punches but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kerckhoven's shoulder, as Van Kerckhoven tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum misses the jab.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter with a clinch but Tatum pushes him away.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum tries to bum rush Van Kerckhoven with a series of wild strikes but Van Kerckhoven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Kerckhoven slips a straight right by Tatum.
Van Kerckhoven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum lands with a straight right. Van Kerckhoven didn't see that one coming.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Tatum is rocked!
A jab from Tatum misses.
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a straight left.
Tatum throws a big counter combination but Van Kerckhoven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tatum moves out of range as Van Kerckhoven strikes.
Van Kerckhoven throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Van Kerckhoven avoids them all with ease.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kerckhoven. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a looping left.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum drops Van Kerckhoven with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Kerckhoven looks back up at him and smiles so Tatum waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Kerckhoven is rocked!
Van Kerckhoven is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tatum doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Van Kerckhoven crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Van Kerckhoven's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
During a confident post fight interview, Dredd Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Leao (ranked 406 p4p, 619 weight class) and Dennis Cunningham (ranked 56 p4p, 79 weight class). The key to victory for Leandro Leao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 202 cm
28
287
13 - 7 - 0 |
|
193 cm
29
277
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Leao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cunningham misses with a looping right.
Leao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leao misses the jab.
Leao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Leao saw that one coming.
Leao slips a jab from Cunningham.
Leao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cunningham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leao tries to avoid it but Cunningham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leao to the ground. Leao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cunningham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunningham feints the counter takedown.
Cunningham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leao staying out of range there.
Leao takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Leandro Leao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leao did well to prevent Cunningham getting side control.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Leao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is working for a submission of some sort.
Leao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham seems to be working for a kimura but Leao defends the submission attempt.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Leao is defending well.
Cunningham thows a huge punch but Leao dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham throwing shots but Leao is blocking nicely.
Cunningham is trying to control. Leao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cunningham.
Cunningham looking to sit in guard and control but Leao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cunningham looking to control.
Leao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cunningham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leao uses it to pass to side control.
Cunningham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leao's best efforts.
Cunningham wants to control but Leao is keeping busy.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leao tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to control but Leao is keeping busy.
Leao wants to get back to his feet.
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back.
Leao decides to stand up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leao avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Leao tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
Leao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunningham has time to react.
Cunningham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunningham somewhat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a body shot.
Leao cracks Cunningham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cunningham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Leao finish him?
Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham glances at the clock... BAM! Leao nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Cunningham crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Cunningham is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Leao!
Leandro Leao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trayvon Lewis (ranked 95 p4p, 101 weight class) and Heraclio Cabrera (ranked 16 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Heraclio Cabrera enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
29
176
23 - 11 - 0 |
|
182 cm
28
178
17 - 3 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trayvon Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heraclio Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lewis jabs Cabrera right on the nose. Cabrera blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis with a jab.
A shot to the body from Lewis misses
and Cabrera counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Cabrera to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Cabrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Cabrera lands but Lewis takes it in his stride.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
Lewis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cabrera quickly recovers to half guard.
Cabrera is trying to escape back to his feet but Lewis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cabrera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lewis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera tries to escape but Lewis is in control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera 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.
Lewis controlling the position from side mount.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to escape but Lewis is in control.
Lewis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lewis prevents Cabrera from escaping the position.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis prevents Cabrera from escaping the position.
Cabrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera prevents Lewis from moving into mount.
Cabrera is trying to buck Lewis off.
Cabrera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Lewis moved away.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lewis misses.
A nice side step and Cabrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Lewis lands a jab.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabrera misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heraclio Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis throws a good cross that connects.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lewis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that.
Cabrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lewis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabrera walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewis prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is standing up over Cabrera. Cabrera looks to escape but Lewis dives into side control.
Cabrera throws Lewis to one side and escapes!
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Lewis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lewis.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Lewis won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Cabrera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Cabrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Lewis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lewis swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cabrera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Cabrera letting Lewis take a breather here.
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!
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabrera's waist but Cabrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Cabrera unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabrera.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Lewis connects with a jab.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera lands a left and a right that send Lewis crashing to the mat, dazed. Cabrera thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lewis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis backing away here, and Cabrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Lewis.
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lewis distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heraclio Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lewis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lewis wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera sneaks out the side door and pushes Lewis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Lewis connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Cabrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Lewis throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Lewis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Lewis off the cage and back into range.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabrera won't be happy with that.
Cabrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lewis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cabrera parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cabrera to escape.
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!
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabrera is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lewis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Lewis prevents Cabrera from escaping the position.
Lewis trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Cabrera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.
Cabrera is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Lewis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.
Cabrera parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cabrera to escape.
Cabrera dodges the ground and pound from Lewis.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cabrera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
Cabrera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lewis slips a jab from Cabrera.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to slow Lewis down with leg kicks.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Nice shot lands for Lewis.
Lewis moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Cabrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heraclio Cabrera.
I've got Cabrera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
Heraclio Cabrera is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Heraclio Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
