 |
RFC - Saturday's Main Event 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brady might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killer on the loose. Jericho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moving in Stereo by The Cars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Seamus Brady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
23
176 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
|
182 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jericho.
Brady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jericho scores a takedown into full mount!
Brady tries to hold on but Jericho postures up.
Brady is working to get back to half guard.
Jericho tries to control but Brady wriggling away.
Jericho blocks Brady's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jericho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brady hang on?
Jericho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jericho working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho landing strikes from the mount.
Brady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brady taking shots to the head.
Brady is bucking up trying to escape but Jericho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brady in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brady is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jericho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jericho scoring with strikes but Brady is staying in there.
Brady takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jericho breaks from Brady's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Jericho has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brady's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brady is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jericho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Brady is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jericho cracks Brady 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 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jericho!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Svenderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
179 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Behr lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Behr.
Behr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Behr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Behr is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Behr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Behr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svenderson 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
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the ring accompanied by Let The Rain Fall. Rav Kapur has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
193 cm
23
262 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kapur avoids it really well and circles away.
Kapur with a poor takedown
and Samuel counters with a takedown into side control.
Kapur is trying to get back to his feet.
Samuel wants to control but Kapur is keeping him busy.
Samuel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Samuel wants to stand but Kapur is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kapur is not content to let Samuel control the position.
Samuel is really struggling to control Kapur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kapur wants to get back to his feet but Samuel drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samuel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samuel showed some decent athleticism there.
Kapur tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
Samuel is looking to advance position but Kapur won't allow it.
Kapur is staying active underneath Samuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kapur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samuel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Samuel seems content to control.
Samuel is looking to take a break and control but Kapur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samuel trying to control the pace.
Samuel is looking to take a break and control but Kapur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Kapur is trying to stand back up but Samuel is controlling him
Samuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kapur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samuel.
Samuel is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Samuel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kapur keeps the fight on the outside.
Kapur feints and as Samuel raises his hands in defense, Kapur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kapur should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Samuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuel wants to sweep here but Kapur controlling him for the moment.
Kapur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur is looking to work some ground and pound but Samuel has wrist control.
Samuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kapur throwing strikes from guard but Samuel blocks nicely.
Kapur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kapur postures up in Samuel's guard and throws a big left but Samuel blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kapur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Samuel was covering up waiting for the punch and Kapur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kapur throws and elbow that misses. Samuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kapur's guard. Nice move by Samuel!
Kapur keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel tries to stand but Kapur is controlling from the bottom.
Samuel trying to control but Kapur is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel works over Kapur with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Samuel trying to control but Kapur is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Samuel throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Samuel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kapur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kapur has escaped and now he's on top!
Samuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuel is trying to control the position but Kapur postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kapur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jon Samuel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Samuel misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rav Kapur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Samuel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samuel showed some decent athleticism there.
Kapur controlling the position for now.
Samuel wants to stand up but Kapur is controlling the position.
Samuel is pressing down on Kapur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kapur is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur is not content to let Samuel control the position.
Kapur desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Samuel wants to take a breather but Kapur is having none of it.
Kapur won't allow Samuel to pass to mount.
That's two 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.
Samuel is trying to work for a kimura but Kapur is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kapur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kapur throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Samuel working to try and regain half guard.
Kapur connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kapur working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kapur punching from mount but Samuel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur with the ground and pound from mount.
Kapur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kapur with shots to the head and body - Samuel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Samuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samuel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kapur tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kapur throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samuel can't escape the position.
Samuel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Samuel blocking the ground and pound.
Kapur with a couple of short strikes.
Samuel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kapur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samuel defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel keeping hold of Kapur's head, controlling as best he can.
Kapur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samuel's head.
Samuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kapur.
Kapur lands with a punch from half guard.
Kapur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kapur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samuel is trying to stand back up but Kapur is controlling him
Kapur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samuel defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kapur clinches up against the ropes.
Kapur landing knees to the head.
Kapur breaks the clinch.
Kapur misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kapur's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rav Kapur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kapur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rav Kapur!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Luca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crank that. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
19
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo De Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Russel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a hook but De Luca avoids it easily.
De Luca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russel.
Russel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Luca manages to avoid it.
De Luca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russel avoids it really well and circles away.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel throws a nice looking combination but De Luca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russel lands a jab to the nose.
Russel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Russel looks to land a combination but De Luca avoids it well.
Russel connects with a body shot.
Russel moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Luca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russel lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Luca looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
Russel wanted to stand there but De Luca had control of the position.
Russel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Luca keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Luca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel looking to sit in guard and control but De Luca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russel is looking for a triangle but De Luca pushes his legs off easily.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Luca is one step ahead there.
Russel looks gassed!
De Luca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russel scores with a hook.
Russel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russel shoots for a takedown but De Luca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown. De Luca tries to sprawl out of it but Russel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. De Luca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Luca is defended easily by Russel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo De Luca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel lands a nice looking body shot.
Russel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Philip Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Luca has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Luca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Luca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Luca has Russel up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Luca tries for a takedown but Russel manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Russel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but De Luca shows good takedown defense.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and De Luca counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Russel!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Luca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Russel is on top in guard.
De Luca is looking for a triangle but Russel pushes his legs off easily.
Russel looking to sit in guard and control but De Luca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russel wants to stand up but De Luca is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Luca trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca stopping the sweep attempt from Russel.
Russel controls De Luca momentarily but De Luca frees himself.
De Luca trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Russel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Luca gets a takedown into half guard.
De Luca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russel defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Luca is trying to control the action in half guard but Russel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Luca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russel is just riding it out for now. De Luca eventually gives up the hold.
Russel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel keeping moving, preventing De Luca from controlling successfully.
De Luca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Luca stopping the sweep attempt from Russel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Luca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Luca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca distracts Russel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Russel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Luca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Luca stopping the sweep attempt from Russel.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russel throws the left hand but De Luca avoids the punch easily.
Russel misses with a shot to the body
and De Luca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Luca chips away with some ground and pound.
Russel wants to stand up but De Luca is controlling him.
Russel keeping moving, preventing De Luca from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo De Luca 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!
Russel misses the jab.
Russel misses with a body shot
and De Luca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Luca drops back looking for a leg! Russel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russel manages to kick De Luca off! De Luca jumps back into Russel's guard.
De Luca throws a strike but Russel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but De Luca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca is looking to stand up but Russel isn't so interested in that idea.
Russel trying to control but De Luca is working from the bottom.
De Luca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Luca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Luca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Russel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russel.
Russel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Luca!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel controlling from mount.
Russel looking to control but De Luca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russel content just to control the position here.
De Luca regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Luca actively working from the bottom here.
De Luca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Luca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russel wants to stand and escape but De Luca is having none of it.
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.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca postures up.
De Luca preventing the sweep.
De Luca drops back looking for a leg! Russel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russel manages to kick De Luca off! De Luca jumps back into Russel's guard.
Russel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Luca's guard.
Enzo De Luca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel being controlled here momentarily.
Russel is looking to stand up but De Luca won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo De Luca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Luca 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo De Luca!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Harmon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Otway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harmon misses with a looping left.
Otway throws a series of punches but Harmon avoids them all with ease.
Otway throws a series of punches but Harmon avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harmon wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Otway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otway works over Harmon's head and body with a nice combination.
Otway thuds his right hand into Harmon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harmon moves in looking to clinch but Otway pushes him off.
Harmon drives through and clinches with Otway against the ropes.
Otway has had enough of the clinch but Harmon keeps him there for the moment.
Otway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otway manages to break the clinch.
Harmon dodges the punch combination from Otway.
Otway throws a right and a left that Harmon avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Otway.
Otway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmon misses with a two punch combination.
Harmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otway.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and Otway counters with a left and a right that stings Harmon.
Harmon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Otway does no damage.
Harmon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Otway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otway cracks Harmon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Harmon moves in looking to clinch but Otway pushes him off.
Otway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otway connects with a crisp jab.
Otway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otway scores with a three punch combo!
Harmon lands a two punch combo.
Otway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harmon tries to bum rush Otway with a series of wild strikes but Otway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harmon tries to clinch up.
Otway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Otway misses with a head kick.
Harmon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otway.
Otway throws a combination that misses
and Harmon counters with a head kick. That will keep Otway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Otway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otway throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Harmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Otway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and Otway counters with a nice body kick.
Harmon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Otway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Otway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harmon tries to land a front kick but Otway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harmon dodges the punch combination from Otway.
Harmon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otway misses with a few strikes there.
Otway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harmon.
Harmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Otway throws a good cross that connects.
Otway connects with a single shot there.
Otway swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Otway misses with the combination.
Otway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Otway connects with a high kick.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Harmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Otway throws a series of punches but Harmon moves out of range.
Otway tries to bum rush Harmon with a series of wild strikes but Harmon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otway is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Harmon misses.
Harmon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harmon moves into the clinch.
Otway has had enough of the clinch but Harmon keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harmon is trying to maintain a safe position but Otway gets an underhook and turns Harmon into the ropes.
Otway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmon connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Otway as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Otway circles away.
Harmon wants to clinch up but Otway keeps it at a distance.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Harmon backs away looking to recover.
Harmon is looking to clinch but Otway is avoiding it.
Otway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Otway.
Otway fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otway scores with a hook.
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harmon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harmon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Otway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Otway is controlling Harmon's posture.
Harmon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Otway is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harmon's guard.
Otway controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otway working Harmon over with strikes.
Harmon moves into full guard.
Otway is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harmon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harmon looking for a sweep. Not yet Harmon, not yet.
Harmon keeping moving, preventing Otway from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Otway slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harmon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otway is one step ahead there.
Harmon has his foot on Otway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Otway works his way back into a safe position though.
Harmon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harmon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harmon is breathing heavily.
Otway misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otway, right into the meat.
Harmon wants to clinch but Otway slips to the side
and Otway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a lovely overhand right.
Otway misses with a wild combination.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Otway stalks Harmon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harmon's face. Harmon staggers backwards, shaken.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmon wants to slow Otway down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otway.
Otway throws a series of strikes that have Harmon backpedaling.
Harmon tries to clinch there but Otway circles away.
Otway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otway throws a nice head kick!
Harmon misses with a combination
and Otway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Otway scores with a four punch combination!
Harmon dives in and grabs Otway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otway pushes down on Harmon's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmon swings for the body but Otway moves out of range.
Otway blocks a low kick nicely.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Harmon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmon there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otway swinging wilding here.
Otway tries to bum rush Harmon with a series of wild strikes but Harmon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Harmon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harmon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otway.
Otway throws a series of punches but Harmon avoids them all with ease.
Harmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otway moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmon slips a jab and a cross from Otway.
Otway stuns Harmon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otway misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway 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!
Otway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John Otway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harmon misses with the combination.
Otway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harmon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Otway is trying to get back to full guard.
Otway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Otway wants to sweep here but Harmon controlling him for the moment.
Otway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Otway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmon is one step ahead there.
Otway trying to control the position here.
Otway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Otway has wrist control.
Harmon prevents Otway from getting back to his feet.
Harmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Otway has wrist control.
Harmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Otway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harmon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harmon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Otway wants to improve his position but Harmon is controlling well.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Otway slams his shin into Harmon's torso.
Harmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Otway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otway throws a right hand that Harmon ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmon also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Harmon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harmon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otway swinging wilding here.
Harmon misses with a double jab
and Otway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Otway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harmon tries to clinch up
and Otway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway scores with a one two! Harmon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Otway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harmon's hands.
Otway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Otway duly obliges.
Otway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otway scores with the left hand. Harmon knows he should have avoided that one.
Otway stalks Harmon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harmon's face. Harmon staggers backwards, shaken.
Otway lands a head kick!
Otway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Otway there.
Nice jab there from Otway.
Otway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmon can do to turn this around?
Otway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Otway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harmon misses with a wild combination.
Otway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harmon on the side of the head.
Bill Harmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otway is fending him off so far but Harmon persists. Nope, Otway circles away and we're back to standing.
Otway thumps Harmon with a low kick.
Harmon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harmon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harmon dodges the punch combination from Otway.
John Otway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Otway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Otway thows a body kick. Harmon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otway throws a sloppy head kick and Harmon moves out of range easily.
Harmon takes one on the button.
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harmon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Otway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Otway, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Otway!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
235 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zentsov clinches.
Zentsov is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zentsov has his back to the ropes.
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zentsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zentsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zentsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zentsov lands with a hook. David tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zentsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by David.
Zentsov works over David's head and body with a nice combination.
Zentsov closes the distance and pushes David back into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by David as Zentsov tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
David goes for a takedown attempt but Zentsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrei Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross David.
Zentsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zentsov lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the ropes and back into rage.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Zentsov.
Zentsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Zentsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David shoots in for a takedown but Zentsov shows good takedown defense.
Zentsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zentsov tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
Zentsov scores with the left hand. David knows he should have avoided that one.
Zentsov throws out a powerful jab.
Zentsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zentsov instigates a clinch.
David tries to pull guard but Zentsov holds him up against the ropes and eventually David drops back down to his feet.
Zentsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zentsov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Zentsov to work.
David tries to score a body lock takedown but Zentsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David tries to score a body lock takedown but Zentsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zentsov taking a breather.
Zentsov'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.
A knee to the head by Zentsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zentsov has his back to the ropes.
David jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zentsov walks away with a smile on his face. David gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zentsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zentsov keeps David at a distance using the push kick.
Zentsov clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zentsov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but David is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
David wants to pass the guard but Zentsov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zentsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zentsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David pulls Zentsov in to control the position.
Zentsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for David with that takedown attempt.
Zentsov has closed the distance and engaged David in a clinch.
David tries to pull guard but Zentsov holds him up against the ropes and eventually David drops back down to his feet.
Zentsov stalling in the clinch.
Zentsov taking a breather.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
David is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zentsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrei Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross David.
Zentsov stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Zentsov.
David decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
David trying to control but Zentsov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David throws a strike but Zentsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zentsov tries to stand but David is controlling from the bottom.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David keeping moving, preventing Zentsov from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for David with that takedown attempt.
Zentsov cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Zentsov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
A cross from Zentsov lands.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zentsov has managed to clinch.
David is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov wants to stall.
David is trying to maintain a safe position but Zentsov gets an underhook and turns David into the ropes.
David wants the takedown. Zentsov is fighting it off but David persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zentsov's guard against the ropes.
David throws a strike but Zentsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zentsov wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
Zentsov wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zentsov is one step ahead there.
David keeping full guard, as Zentsov tries to pass.
Zentsov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zentsov.
Zentsov wants to stand up but David has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zentsov trying to pass the guard but David defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zentsov lands a jab to the nose.
Zentsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than David was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 Andrei Zentsov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zentsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zentsov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
David feints and as Zentsov raises his hands in defense, David changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zentsov keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Zentsov pulls David in close to prevent any damage.
David throws and elbow that misses. Zentsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Zentsov!
Zentsov wants to stand but David has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zentsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zentsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of David is proving hard to escape from.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
David darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
David is trying to control. Zentsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
David with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. David connects with a nice short shot to Zentsov's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zentsov keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zentsov trying to control from the bottom.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Zentsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zentsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
Zentsov is staying active underneath David, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zentsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zentsov defends it nicely.
David shoots for a takedown but Zentsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrei Zentsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrei Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross David.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zentsov gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zentsov is on top in guard.
David is working an open guard so Zentsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cross David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Zentsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zentsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David keeps the fight on the outside.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zentsov connects with the punch.
Zentsov scores with a hook to the body. David takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zentsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zentsov as he avoids it easily.
Zentsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zentsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zentsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zentsov clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrei Zentsov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zentsov, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zentsov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon comes to the ring accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Banks!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tysoon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tysoon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tysoon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banks has worked his arm free - good work by Banks!
Tysoon has hold of Banks's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Banks tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tysoon cranks the arm and Banks screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Banks, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Tysoon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Steen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steen has chosen I'm Shipping Up to Boston as his entrance music. Dustin Steen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
|
|
 |
| 170 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Steen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steen throws out a loose jab but Brannigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steen throws a series of punches but Brannigan moves out of range.
Steen throws a nice looking combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brannigan avoids the head kick by Steen.
Steen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brannigan tries to clinch up.
Steen lands a head kick!
It looks like Alex Brannigan has been cut.
Brannigan dodges the punch combination from Steen.
Brannigan scores with a push kick.
Steen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Brannigan.
Brannigan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steen.
Brannigan darts in and clinches Steen up against the ropes.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Steen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dustin Steen has been cut.
Brannigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside.
Steen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Steen shrugs off.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands an elbow that stopped Steen in his tracks for a moment.
Steen takes an elbow to the temple.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Dustin Steen's cut even more.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steen's defenses.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Steen shrugs off.
Steen takes an elbow to the temple.
Steen takes an elbow to the temple.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Steen shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Brannigan.
Nice elbow from Brannigan.
The cut above Dustin Steen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brannigan slowing the pace effectively.
Brannigan lands an elbow inside that Steen shrugs off.
Brannigan throws an elbow that misses.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steen's defenses.
Steen takes an elbow to the temple.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steen's defenses.
Dustin Steen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steen blocks an elbow strike.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steen's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Steen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Brannigan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
