 |
EFC 56: UNCROWNED PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Cordoza had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
180 cm
27
160 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Cordoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca de Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
de Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and de Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Cordoza shoots in looking for a takedown. de Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Cordoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. de Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. de Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Cordoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordoza.
de Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ronnie Cordoza has been cut.
Cordoza is breathing heavily.
de Silva lands with a nice body punch.
de Silva with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
de Silva circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cordoza drops to the canvas, hurt badly! de Silva follows Cordoza to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca de Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Dalit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dalit preventing the sweep.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dalit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dalit!
Dalit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miller stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dalit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Dalit has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Dalit blocks the strikes from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into full guard.
Dalit stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dalit stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dalit keeps it at a distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Miller will probably get the nod.
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.
Dalit scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalit lands with a good body shot.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Dalit is having none of it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dalit keeps it at a distance.
Dalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller tries to clinch but Dalit is having none of it.
Dalit scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalit stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalit thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalit lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit lands a right hook to the body.
Dalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalit scores a takedown into full mount!
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalit looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalit prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Dalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Dalit isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalit trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller 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.
Miller moves into full guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalit's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit 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!
Dalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalit lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Dalit closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Dalit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Dalit tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is staying active underneath Dalit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalit is one step ahead there.
Dalit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller escapes and gets back to his feet.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalit counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dalit from controlling successfully.
Dalit stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalit is one step ahead there.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dalit!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller won't let Dalit get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miller closes the distance but Dalit moves to the side
and Dalit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Dalit trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalit 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Rosalando had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Shane Granger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glen Rosalando's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
290 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Granger.
Granger tries to bum rush Rosalando with a series of wild strikes but Rosalando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosalando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosalando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Rosalando avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosalando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger lands a high kick!
Rosalando misses with a wild combination.
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosalando counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rosalando controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando lands a couple of digs.
Rosalando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosalando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Granger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosalando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granger on the ground.
Granger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rosalando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rosalando has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosalando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosalando distracts Granger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Granger is looking for a triangle but Rosalando pushes his legs off easily.
Rosalando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger looks gassed!
Granger is looking for a triangle but Rosalando pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosalando lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rosalando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Granger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rosalando passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosalando lands a nice short elbow.
Rosalando landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rosalando lands a big elbow - Granger is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rosalando!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Rosalando!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Procheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
192 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
|
225 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Procheck!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Procheck swivels and escapes.
Procheck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Procheck avoids them all with ease.
Procheck avoids a kick to the body.
Procheck scores with a jab to the head.
Procheck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Procheck trying to control from half guard but Killsbrough is working away.
Procheck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Procheck misses with a head shot. Killsbrough uses the momentum to regain guard.
Killsbrough keeping moving, preventing Procheck from controlling successfully.
Killsbrough is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Procheck frees his head nicely. Oh but Killsbrough has switched to an armbar! Procheck is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tyler Killsbrough!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Trenedad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Trenedad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rickson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trenedad tries to hold on but Rickson postures up.
Trenedad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rickson misses with a head shot.
Trenedad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trenedad is looking to improve his position.
Rickson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trenedad keeps working.
Trenedad trying to control but Rickson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenedad actively working from the bottom here.
Rickson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trenedad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trenedad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rickson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trenedad striking off his back but it's not causing Rickson any problems.
Trenedad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two 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.
Rickson wants to get back to his feet.
Rickson tries to get to full guard but Trenedad has control of the leg.
Rickson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trenedad moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rickson.
Trenedad just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is trying to improve his position.
Trenedad trying to control the position but Rickson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rickson is trying to improve his position.
Trenedad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rickson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Trenedad looking to finish with strikes here!
Rickson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trenedad looking to ground and pound but Rickson is blocking nicely.
Rickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Trenedad has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trenedad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Trenedad thowing shots but they're missing.
Trenedad content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Trenedad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trenedad moves into the clinch.
Rickson tries for a takedown but Trenedad manages to get underhooks.
Trenedad gets control of Rickson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trenedad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rickson trying to control but Trenedad is working from the bottom.
Rickson thows a big elbow that misses.
Rickson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickson stands and throws Trenedad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenedad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Trenedad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rickson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trenedad is being controlled here.
Trenedad tries to control but Rickson manages to take his back.
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.
Trenedad trying to control the hands but Rickson breaks the grip.
Rickson doesn't have the hooks in and Trenedad manages to turn into his guard.
Rickson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trenedad.
Rickson has his foot on Trenedad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trenedad works his way back into a safe position though.
Rickson kicks Trenedad off and gets to his feet.
Trenedad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trenedad.
Trenedad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rickson.
Rickson shoots and misses
and Trenedad moves into the clinch.
Rickson is looking to control Trenedad's arms but Trenedad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rickson has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trenedad prevents it.
John Trenedad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Rickson.
Rickson jumps guard but Trenedad stands there with Rickson around his waist. Rickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rickson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trenedad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rickson is breathing heavily.
Rickson looking to stall.
Trenedad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trenedad stands up and beckons Rickson to join him on the feet.
Trenedad pushes Rickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Trenedad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trenedad pulls Rickson into guard.
Rickson postures up.
Trenedad working for a triangle but Rickson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trenedad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trenedad wants to control but Rickson passes easily into half guard.
Rickson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rickson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trenedad sprawls well initially but Rickson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Trenedad will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rickson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trenedad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trenedad sneaks back into half guard.
Rickson is trying to control the action in half guard but Trenedad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rickson slows the pace down in half guard.
Trenedad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trenedad controls Rickson momentarily but Rickson frees himself.
Trenedad looking for a sweep. Not yet Trenedad, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rickson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trenedad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rickson has Trenedad in his guard.
Rickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trenedad is one step ahead there.
Rickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rickson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trenedad kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Trenedad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trenedad passes Rickson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John Trenedad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trenedad thows a huge punch but Rickson dodges it nicely.
Trenedad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trenedad looking to ground and pound but Rickson is blocking nicely.
Trenedad controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trenedad.
Trenedad stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rickson fails with the takedown
and Trenedad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trenedad.
Rickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trenedad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trenedad pushes down on Rickson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rickson is looking to control Trenedad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rickson avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenedad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trenedad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trenedad wants to stand up but Rickson is controlling the position.
Trenedad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trenedad wants to control but Rickson is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trenedad is taking a breather. Rickson 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.
Jeff Rickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Trenedad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Trenedad wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rickson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Trenedad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trenedad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Trenedad!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javaris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsaenklai Fairtex had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Yodsaenklai Fairtex has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
22
171 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javaris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fairtex.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fairtex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex clinches.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fairtex for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fairtex lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
Fairtex is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairtex is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairtex has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Fairtex pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex is working Jackson over against the cage.
Fairtex digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairtex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Fairtex holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Fairtex displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javaris Jackson.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairtex.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson moves to clinch but Fairtex breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson slips a straight right by Fairtex.
Fairtex bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javaris Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Javaris Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fairtex.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Fairtex counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Fairtex tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fairtex is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Fairtex - that landed with a thud.
Fairtex stalling the fight.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Fairtex moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a solid body kick.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fairtex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Fairtex stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fairtex stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fairtex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javaris Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Fairtex rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Fairtex is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairtex down to the mat. Fairtex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex connects with a jab.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Fairtex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fairtex.
A knee to the head by Fairtex.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Fairtex getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fairtex's half guard.
Jackson trying to advance position but Fairtex counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Fairtex extends an breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fairtex.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Tarasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
169 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
|
Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanislav Tarasenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarasenko.
Tarasenko shoots for a takedown but Ryder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryder stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarasenko. Tarasenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryder avoids the head kick by Tarasenko.
Tarasenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarasenko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Tarasenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasenko tries to clinch up
and Ryder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarasenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarasenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarasenko wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarasenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarasenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarasenko has a hand on Ryder's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryder takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tarasenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarasenko is looking to improve his position but Ryder isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryder working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Tarasenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarasenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryder on the ground.
Ryder postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tarasenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ryder and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Ryder!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostya Tszyu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
161 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
|
164 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Render.
Render takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Render fails with a takedown attempt.
Render shoots for a takedown but Tszyu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Render fails in his attempt to clinch.
Render is looking to clinch.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Render throws a lazy body kick
and Tszyu counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Render's knee momentarily.
Render is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
A lazy body kick from Render
and Tszyu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Render backing up. Render nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Render looks gassed!
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Render with a poor takedown
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tszyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Render scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tszyu stalks Render and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Render's face. Render staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Render has time to react.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tszyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick.
Phillipe Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Render backing up. Render nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tszyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Render in his tracks.
Render throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Phillipe Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Render looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu slips a jab from Render.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Render 's knee.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Render is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Render moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Render is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Render has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Render there as he acknowledges the shot.
Render tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tszyu counters with a nice kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Render
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
Render closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tszyu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a series of strikes that have Render backpedaling.
Render misses with a looping right.
Render wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Render in his tracks.
Render shoots and misses
and Tszyu counters with a body kick that stops Render in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Tszyu.
Render has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tszyu cracks the inside of Render's front leg.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Tszyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Render in his tracks.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick.
Render misses with a takedown
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Render thinking.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Render can do to turn this around?
Render takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Render fails with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render with a poor takedown
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tszyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Render backs away looking to recover.
Render takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render walks into a left hand.
Render tries to clinch up
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Render takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Render.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Render takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Render fails with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Render moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phillipe Render has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Render takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tszyu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kix Rus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
23
159 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
|
186 cm
23
155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakatsu Ueda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kix Rus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rus throws a head kick that misses.
Ueda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ueda feints and as Rus raises his hands in defense, Ueda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ueda works over Rus with some ground and pound from guard.
Rus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ueda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ueda manages to get himself to full guard.
Rus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ueda is looking for a triangle but Rus pushes his legs off easily.
Ueda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ueda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ueda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rus is posturing up here but Ueda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rus has to tap! Slick submission there by Ueda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masakatsu Ueda!
Masakatsu Ueda is the new featherweight 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Attaq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attaq has chosen Edit Mix as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. George Chavalo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
204 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
194 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Attaq!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attaq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attaq looks gassed!
Chavalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Attaq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavalo momentarily.
Chavalo closes the distance and clinches.
Chavalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Attaq backwards.
A short left from Chavalo.
Chavalo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Attaq is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavalo.
Chavalo is trying to work for a kimura but Attaq is defending well.
Chavalo is working for a kimura but Attaq is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chavalo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Attaq turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chavalo off and cradles Attaq's limp body as Chavalo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). George Chavalo!
George Chavalo retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
