 |
MMM 30: Coughlin vs. Markman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between forest bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson has chosen You're Going Down by Sick Puppies as his entrance music. forest bird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
181 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, forest bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Larson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
Larson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bird is defended easily by Larson.
Larson moves out of range of the body kick from bird.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
Larson tries to bum rush bird with a series of wild strikes but bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Larson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bird cracks a nice hook into Larson's ribs.
bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson tries to bum rush bird with a series of wild strikes but bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Larson looks gassed!
A combination from Larson does no damage.
bird scores with a shot to the body.
bird moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larson walks away with a smile on his face. bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larson doesn't seem bothered though.
bird drives through and clinches with Larson against the cage.
bird gets control of Larson's arms and successfully pulls guard. bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but bird is tightening it up a little... Larson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Larson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Larson taps out! nice BJJ there by bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). forest bird!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sprawl Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Kuyakoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprawl Brawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boy Kuyakoy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawl wants to land a leg kick but Kuyakoy is out of range.
Brawl throws a looping overhand right but Kuyakoy ducks down to avoid it.
Brawl looks to land a left hand but Kuyakoy moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Brawl.
Kuyakoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brawl is trying to stand.
Kuyakoy trying to mount his opponent but Brawl defends it.
Kuyakoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brawl defends it well.
Kuyakoy is looking to take a break and control but Brawl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuyakoy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawl swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuyakoy.
A punch combination from Brawl misses.
Brawl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Brawl. Beautiful body shot.
Brawl lands a left and a right that send Kuyakoy crashing to the mat, dazed. Brawl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kuyakoy is rocked!
It looks like Boy Kuyakoy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawl moves in close and cracks Kuyakoy with a massive right hand! Kuyakoy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brawl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sprawl Brawl!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
19
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier dives in and grabs Yama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes down on Xavier's head and hops out.
Yama looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Yama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yama avoids it really well and circles away.
Yama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Yama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yama trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xavier is keeping the position for now.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xavier tries to buck Yama off but Yama is having none of it.
Xavier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama cracks Xavier with a big elbow.
Yama wants to control but Xavier is keeping him busy.
Yama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xavier!
Xavier can't escape the position.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama wants to control the pace but Xavier is squirming around nicely.
Xavier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yama breaks from Xavier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yama raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yama landing punches.
Yama looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yama controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier wants to control but Yama is having none of it.
Xavier is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yama lands with some strikes.
Yama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yama looking to finish Xavier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xavier!
Yama with the ground and pound from mount.
Yama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xavier hang on?
Yama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yama looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Xavier covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasahiro Yama!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley comes into the arena with Man in the Box blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Garnett's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
171 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garnett swivels and escapes.
Garnett gets a takedown into half guard.
Staley is trying to stand up here but Garnett is controlling him well.
Garnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garnett drops an elbow to the side of Staley's head.
Garnett not doing much here.
Garnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garnett prevents Staley from standing back up.
Garnett wants to free his trapped foot but Staley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Staley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Staley pushes Garnett off looking to stand but Garnett dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Staley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Garnett to counter with a crisp jab.
Staley is breathing heavily.
Garnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Staley fails with the takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garnett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garnett scores with punches from side control.
Garnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garnett lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staley is trying to escape the position but Garnett is controlling the position.
Garnett scoring with punches and elbows.
Garnett grinds an elbow into Staley's temple.
Staley trying to remain calm as Garnett controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett working the ground and pound.
Garnett working the head with strikes.
Garnett lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garnett scores with punches from side control.
Garnett cracks Staley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garnett cracks Staley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Staley's face as Garnett controls the position.
Garnett working the ground and pound.
Garnett is staying tight to Staley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garnett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Staley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Staley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garnett counters with a right hand to the body.
Staley walks into a jab.
Garnett darts in and clinches Staley up against the cage.
Staley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley working hard to break the clinch.
Staley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garnett has him pressed against the cage.
Garnett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Staley tries a body shot but Garnett blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley wants to get back to striking at distance but Garnett won't allow it.
Garnett wants a takedown.
Staley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garnett is keeping busy.
Garnett wants a takedown.
John Staley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Garnett.
Garnett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garnett can't get the takedown.
Staley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garnett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Staley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Staley gets caught flat footed, as Garnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garnett cracks Staley with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Let's hope that Garnett has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Garnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garnett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Garnett was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Garnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garnett pushing down on Staley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garnett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garnett scoring with strikes but Staley is staying in there.
Garnett controlling the pace for now.
Garnett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett working the ground and pound effectively.
Staley working to try and regain half guard.
Garnett controlling the pace for now.
Garnett with a couple of short strikes.
Garnett landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Garnett.
Garnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garnett landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Garnett breaks from Staley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Staley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garnett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garnett controlling the pace.
Garnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Staley trying to hold on to Garnett's head to control him but Garnett postures up.
Garnett is nestled in close to Staley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Staley is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garnett content to control rather than advance.
Garnett passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett working the ground and pound effectively.
Garnett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Garnett controlling from the full mount.
Garnett landing strikes from the mount.
Garnett scoring with strikes but Staley is staying in there.
Garnett with good strikes from the mount here!
Garnett breaks from Staley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Staley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Staley is rocked!
Garnett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garnett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Staley's face.
Oh Staley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett controlling the pace for now.
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!
Garnett postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Staley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Garnett and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Garnett!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Boo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nucky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nucky Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
26
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Boo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nucky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boo Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boo Bear's efforts to push away.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boo Bear prevents it.
Boo Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thompson up against the cage.
Boo Bear has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Boo Bear keeps moving.
Boo Bear trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Boo Bear to sweep him here.
Thompson has gone for a leg lock! Boo Bear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Boo Bear uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thompson manages to get back to half guard.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Boo Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ben Boo Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nucky Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boo Bear sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boo Bear shoots and misses
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boo Bear's guard.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boo Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Boo Bear keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boo Bear is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Boo Bear defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boo Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boo Bear passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boo Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson is not content to let Boo Bear control the position.
Boo Bear prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Boo Bear sits in half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Boo Bear keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boo Bear pulls his head out easily.
Thompson tries to roll over but Boo Bear keeps him under control.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Boo Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Boo Bear wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nucky Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boo Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boo Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boo Bear is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boo Bear has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Boo Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Boo Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Boo Bear throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boo Bear trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boo Bear defends well.
Boo Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boo Bear defends well.
Boo Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boo Bear lands a couple of digs.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson pushes Boo Bear off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boo Bear as he avoids it easily.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Boo Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boo Bear counters by clinching up.
Boo Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Boo Bear moved away.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Boo Bear 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.
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!
Boo Bear drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Boo Bear off! Boo Bear jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Boo Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo Bear defends it easily.
Boo Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nucky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boo Bear slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Thompson.
Boo Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boo Bear is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boo Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Boo Bear is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boo Bear is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nucky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boo Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boo Bear!
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thompson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boo Bear has worked his arm free - good work by Boo Bear!
Boo Bear manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boo Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Boo Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is looking to control Boo Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boo Bear being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boo Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boo Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Boo Bear from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying to keep Boo Bear in close.
Thompson has his feet on Boo Bear's thighs here. He's pushed Boo Bear off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Boo Bear screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nucky Thompson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between cray willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov has chosen Teletubbies as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, cray willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cvetkov gets the takedown into side control.
willams is trying to control Cvetkov's posture but Cvetkov avoids it.
Cvetkov trying to control the position but willams is working away.
willams struggling a bit here.
willams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cvetkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cvetkov trying to control the position but willams is working away.
willams struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cvetkov looking to control but instead willams has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cvetkov is trying to control the action in half guard but willams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willams is looking for a sweep. Cvetkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
willams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cvetkov slows the pace down in half guard.
willams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for willams.
willams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cvetkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
willams can't keep his opponent in guard - Cvetkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cvetkov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
willams is pressing down on Cvetkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
willams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cvetkov controls the pace.
Cvetkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cvetkov trying to control but willams is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cvetkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but willams keeps working.
willams is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov wants to control but willams is keeping him busy.
Cvetkov just content to control the position.
willams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cvetkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cvetkov is taking a breather. willams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
willams looking for submissions off his back.
willams is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
willams is refusing to be controlled, as Cvetkov sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Moni Cvetkov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cvetkov checks a leg kick.
Cvetkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. willams is trying to defend but Cvetkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov 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.
Cvetkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. willams defends it nicely.
willams just misses with a punch to the body.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with willams but willams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moni Cvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
willams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cvetkov shoots in looking for a takedown. willams tries to sprawl out of it but Cvetkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. willams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
cray willams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
willams is looking to chop away at Cvetkov's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cvetkov's sensitive parts.
willams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cvetkov.
willams looks for the body kick but Cvetkov saw that one coming.
Cvetkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
willams is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
Cvetkov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
willams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
willams is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
willams trying to control but Cvetkov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but willams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Cvetkov there.
Cvetkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cvetkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
willams tries to kick Cvetkov off but Cvetkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cvetkov trying to control the action but willams is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
willams trying to control but Cvetkov postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? willams is fending him off so far but Cvetkov persists. Nope, willams circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cvetkov.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cvetkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. willams defends it nicely.
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.
willams misses with a head kick.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with willams but willams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cvetkov closes the distance and clinches up with willams, looking for a takedown. Cvetkov pushes willams against the cage but willams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cvetkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cvetkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cvetkov trying to control the position but willams is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moni Cvetkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
willams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from willams enables Cvetkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. willams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
willams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cvetkov defends it easily.
Moni Cvetkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
willams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cvetkov wants to control from the top but willams keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cvetkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed willams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
willams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
willams wants to control but Cvetkov is keeping busy.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but willams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
willams is trying to get back to full guard.
Cvetkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
willams is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Moni Cvetkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
willams throws a hook but Cvetkov blocks it.
Cvetkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
willams trying to control from the bottom.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but willams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
willams trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because cray willams just wasn't active enough.
willams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and willams wants it to stay on the feet.
willams leaves Cvetkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
willams stuffs the takedown.
cray willams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
Cvetkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cvetkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from willams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cvetkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has willams pinned against the cage. willams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown but willams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
cray willams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
willams lands a right hook to the body.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts willams as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
willams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cvetkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cvetkov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moni Cvetkov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denny Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Bulic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
169 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denny Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Bulic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulic.
Donk. Bulic catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Denny Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bulic is looking for a sweep.
Bulic stops Sullivan from passing to mount.
Sullivan prevents Bulic from escaping the position.
Bulic struggling a bit here.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Bulic is working from the bottom.
Bulic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulic keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Bulic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulic is trying to buck Sullivan off.
Bulic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bulic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Bulic is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan looking for subs from the bottom but Bulic mounts him!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
Bulic is landing with some decent strikes but Sullivan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bulic with a couple of short strikes.
Bulic prevents Sullivan from getting the reversal.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Bulic postures up.
Bulic prevents Sullivan from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulic thowing shots but they're missing.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
Bulic looks gassed!
Bulic looking to finish with strikes here!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Bulic's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Bulic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bulic wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
Sullivan wants to control but Bulic is having none of it.
Sullivan is trying to stand.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bulic looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Bulic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sullivan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sullivan forces Bulic back against the cage and clinches.
Bulic tries to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Bulic is trying to break free.
Sullivan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulic's efforts to push away.
Bulic has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Bulic wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
A frustrated look appears on Bulic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bulic is trying to push Sullivan away but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bulic tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Bulic keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sullivan cracks Bulic with a big elbow.
Sullivan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bulic is breathing heavily.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Bulic is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to advance to mount but Bulic denies him.
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Bulic is defending well.
Sullivan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bulic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sullivan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to stand but Bulic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sullivan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bulic on the ground.
Sullivan wants to get up but he can't break Bulic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan won't allow Bulic to get back to his feet.
Sullivan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bulic being controlled here, momentarily.
Bulic wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bulic is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Denny Sullivan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bulic gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bulic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Bulic keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan stands up over Bulic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bulic is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bulic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bulic is pressed up against the cage. Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulic down to the mat. Bulic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Bulic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bulic wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan passes into half guard.
Sullivan decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
Bulic struggling a bit here.
Bulic is trying to get back to his feet.
Bulic prevents Sullivan from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulic tries to escape but Sullivan is in control.
Sullivan working the body and head with strikes.
Sullivan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Bulic is working from the bottom.
Bulic wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Bulic get back to his feet.
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulic is on top in guard.
Bulic advances position into side control!
Bulic wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Bulic in side control, throwing shots but Sullivan defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulic trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking to regain half guard here but Bulic keeps moving and retains side control.
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan is trying to control Bulic's posture but Bulic avoids it.
Sullivan prevents Bulic from improving position.
Bulic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sullivan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Guymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Guymon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos tries to clinch but Guymon moves out of range.
Guymon slips under a jab from dos Santos.
dos Santos slips a jab from Guymon.
Guymon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guymon stalks dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into dos Santos's face. dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
dos Santos connects with a jab.
Geronimo dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Guymon off the cage and back into rage.
Guymon throws a series of punches but dos Santos moves out of range.
Guymon ducks under a wild hook from dos Santos.
dos Santos lands a jab.
Guymon throws a series of punches but dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
dos Santos forces Guymon back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from dos Santos.
A short uppercut from dos Santos.
Guymon is rocked!
dos Santos slows down the pace here.
Guymon is still on wobbly legs! Can dos Santos finish him?
dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guymon tries to break free but dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Guymon seems to have recovered his senses.
dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guymon backwards.
dos Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon is trying to push dos Santos away but dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
dos Santos is pushing Guymon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
dos Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guymon regains guard.
dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
dos Santos throws a strike but Guymon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet dos Santos, not yet.
Guymon trying to control but dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guymon tries to free his leg and advance position but dos Santos is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guymon's guard.
dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
dos Santos controlling from the top position.
dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Guymon is keeping the position.
dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
dos Santos misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
dos Santos throws a body punch but Guymon moves out of range.
Guymon throws a low kick but dos Santos moves out of range easily.
dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
dos Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guymon's head backwards.
dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
dos Santos misses with a hook.
Guymon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guymon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Guymon.
dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guymon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guymon has time to react.
dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guymon misses with a wild combination.
dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guymon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guymon misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
dos Santos clinches.
Guymon is looking to break free of the clinch but dos Santos has double underhooks.
dos Santos lands a nice uppercut.
dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
dos Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Guymon backwards.
dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
dos Santos lands a body shot.
dos Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
dos Santos taking a breather.
dos Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Guymon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Geronimo dos Santos.
dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Guymon tries to keep at a distance but dos Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
dos Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by dos Santos.
dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guymon letting dos Santos take a breather here.
Guymon tries to break the clinch but dos Santos is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from dos Santos.
dos Santos lands an uppercut.
dos Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from dos Santos.
dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
dos Santos has Guymon pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from dos Santos.
dos Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
dos Santos lands a body shot.
dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Geronimo dos Santos.
dos Santos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Guymon sprawling to the canvas! Guymon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can dos Santos finish him?!
dos Santos rushes Guymon with punches - Guymon moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Guymon goes down! dos Santos follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo dos Santos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go To Sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Meacham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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 New York, John Meacham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Meacham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meacham.
Meacham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meacham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meacham is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meacham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrison defends it well.
Meacham is working for a kimura but Harrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrison wants to control but Meacham is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meacham is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
Harrison wants to get back to full guard.
Harrison is trying to control but can't.
Harrison gets back to full guard.
Meacham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrison has escaped and now he's on top!
Meacham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meacham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
Meacham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meacham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meacham has an active guard here but Harrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Harrison wants to take a breather but Meacham is having none of it.
Harrison is taking a breather. Meacham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
I looks like Harrison 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.
Meacham actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison is taking a breather. Meacham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Meacham looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Meacham is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meacham is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Harrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meacham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Harrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meacham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meacham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Meacham actively working from the bottom here.
Meacham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meacham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meacham is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison controlling the action here.
Harrison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meacham is trying to escape the mount.
Harrison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meacham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meacham is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meacham is working hard here to advance position.
Meacham gets back to half guard.
Meacham has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harrison escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harrison!
Meacham looks to move to half guard but instead Harrison has passed into mount! Damn!
Harrison controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham is trying to escape the mount.
Harrison controlling from mount.
Meacham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Harrison has control of Meacham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meacham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Harrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Meacham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meacham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrison pinned against the cage. Harrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meacham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meacham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Meacham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meacham shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense.
Meacham tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meacham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meacham gets tackled into the cage by Harrison. Harrison maintains the clinch.
Meacham wants a takedown.
Harrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meacham can't fight it off and eventually Harrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Meacham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meacham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harrison passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throwing shots but Meacham is blocking nicely.
Harrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meacham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meacham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Meacham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrison moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Meacham.
Harrison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Meacham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Meacham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meacham is looking for a sweep.
Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Meacham's shoulder. That is not cool.
Meacham wants to get back to his feet but Harrison drags him back down.
Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Meacham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meacham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harrison is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meacham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meacham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meacham tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
Harrison works his way into side control.
Meacham is trying to improve his position.
Harrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Meacham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meacham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here as Harrison stalls from top position.
Drew Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meacham is trying to improve his position.
John Meacham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Meacham's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Harrison!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jem Coughlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
19
198 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
186 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jem Coughlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlin avoids a kick to the body.
Coughlin closes the distance and pushes Markman back into the cage.
Markman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Coughlin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Coughlin.
Markman has Coughlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coughlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Markman has Coughlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coughlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jem Coughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Coughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Markman.
Coughlin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markman blocking some punches.
Coughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Markman wants a takedown but no success here.
Coughlin working aggressively here.
Markman goes for a takedown attempt but Coughlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markman shoots for a takedown but Coughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jem Coughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coughlin defending against the ground and pound.
Markman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markman looks up at the clock and then as Coughlin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Markman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Markman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coughlin parries the strikes from Markman easily there. Markman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coughlin to escape.
Markman working the ground and pound but Coughlin is defending the strikes.
Coughlin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Markman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Markman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman working the ground and pound but Coughlin is defending the strikes.
Markman working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Markman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
Markman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Markman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Markman trying to control the position but Coughlin is working away.
Markman scoring with punches and elbows.
Coughlin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Markman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Markman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coughlin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coughlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coughlin tries to get out of the position.
Coughlin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coughlin is not content to let Markman control the position.
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
Markman lands an elbow.
Markman taking a breather here.
Markman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coughlin down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Markman.
Coughlin wants to get back to his feet.
Markman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Markman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coughlin is pushing Markman's head away, looking to escape. Markman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coughlin is breathing heavily.
Markman scores with punches from side control.
Markman cracks Coughlin with a big elbow.
Coughlin is not content to let Markman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman scores with punches from side control.
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!
Markman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman 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.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Coughlin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coughlin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markman gets the takedown into side control.
Markman works to advance to full mount. Coughlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Markman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coughlin's face.
BOOM! Markman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coughlin taking shots to the head.
Coughlin is rocked!
Markman lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Coughlin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coughlin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coughlin seems to have got his legs back now.
Markman unloading with bombs!
Markman cracks Coughlin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Markman!
Rory Markman is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
