 |
RCS 32 - Felicitous PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Penn (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!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
187 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Fast |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
It looks like Stephen Williams has been cut.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stephen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn cracks Williams with a good jab.
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Williams is rocked!
Stephen Williams's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Williams catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Penn takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stephen Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
Jeez, Stephen Williams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephen Williams'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). Cj Penn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Irwin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
160 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ul Haq has managed to clinch.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Ul Haq tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
Ul Haq tries a knee to the head but Irwin blocks it.
Ul Haq tries a knee to the head but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Ul Haq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ul Haq postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Irwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irwin tries to get out of the position.
Irwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irwin, not yet.
Ul Haq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Irwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ul Haq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ul Haq throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ul Haq throws a strike but Irwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ul Haq bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard.
Irwin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ul Haq keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin landing strikes from the mount and Ul Haq is in trouble!
Irwin with good strikes from the mount here!
Ul Haq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ul Haq is bucking up trying to escape but Irwin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ul Haq is rocked!
It looks like Mohammed Ul Haq has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Irwin! Ul Haq is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Irwin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ros Ludovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
27
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ros Ludovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a leg kick
and Ludovic counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
James avoids the body shot from Ludovic.
Ludovic lands a high kick!
James is rocked!
Devon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludovic shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ludovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludovic finish him?
Ludovic avoids the head kick by James.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ludovic throws an elbow but it misses.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludovic won't allow it.
James dodges an elbow strike from Ludovic.
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!
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Ludovic.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ludovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Ludovic off the cage and back into rage.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ludovic checks it well.
James throws a shot to the body.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludovic, pushing him back against the cage.
James prevents Ludovic from breaking the clinch.
Ludovic is trying to break free.
James can't break the clinch.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head kick but Ludovic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludovic closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Ludovic pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James works over Ludovic's head and body with a nice combination.
James lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Ludovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ludovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
Ludovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James looks for a takedown but Ludovic sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ros Ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ludovic!
Ludovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
James is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James swinging wildly here.
James scores with a jab. Ludovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James misses with a body kick.
Ludovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James looking to control but Ludovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James throwing strikes here but Ludovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ludovic shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludovic counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ludovic sprawls well. Ludovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ludovic tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ludovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ros Ludovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
Ludovic walks into a straight right hand from James.
Ludovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James tries for a takedown but Ludovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James lands a nice hook to Ludovic's body. Ludovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ros Ludovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Ludovic.
James misses with a body shot.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ludovic throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Ludovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ludovic somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dives in and grabs Ludovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ludovic pushes down on James's head and hops out.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Ludovic counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James avoids the head kick by Ludovic.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James scores with a nice strike.
Ludovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ludovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break free but Ludovic pushes him back against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludovic doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Ludovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James connects with a leg kick. Ludovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ludovic dodges the punch combination from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James throws a series of punches but Ludovic moves out of range.
Ludovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Ludovic persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludovic.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludovic.
James connects with the punch.
Ludovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludovic circles away.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a series of punches but Ludovic moves out of range.
James tries to score with a low kick but Ludovic moves his leg out of the way.
Ludovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James throws a head kick but Ludovic moves out of range.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ludovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludovic forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James looking for a takedown.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ludovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ludovic gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Ludovic breaks the clinch.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James takes a swing at Ludovic's ribcage but misses.
Ludovic dodges the punch combination from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
James is trying to push Ludovic away but Ludovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ludovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James wants a takedown.
Ros Ludovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ludovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ludovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devon James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ludovic trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to sweep here but Ludovic controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
Ludovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ludovic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ludovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Ludovic seems unphased.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James clinches.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon James!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pederson comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Natural Born Killer. Smith has chosen Smoke the Fire as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Pederson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Pederson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pederson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pederson lands a big elbow.
Smith wants to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Pederson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pederson working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith wants to control but Pederson is having none of it.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Pederson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pederson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith tries to control but Pederson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pederson is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
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 Nick Pederson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Pederson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Pederson.
Pederson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pederson breaks the clinch.
Pederson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Pederson as Smith shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pederson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pederson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pederson get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pederson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith wants to stand but Pederson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pederson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pederson tries to get out of the position.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stands up from Pederson's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pederson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pederson is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
Pederson tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is keen to just control but Pederson is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pederson!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith trying to control but Pederson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pederson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pederson and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Pederson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Pederson tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pederson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pederson is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pederson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Pederson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pederson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pederson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Pederson's guard.
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!
Smith trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Johnny Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pederson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Pederson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pederson get back to his feet.
Pederson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Nick Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pederson circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pederson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelley Public (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Public comes to the cage accompanied by Turagsoy. Donatelli has chosen I Sell Comics - Courage My Love as his entrance music. Kelley Public has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelley Public!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Donatelli misses.
Public connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donatelli moves out of range of the leg kick from Public.
Donatelli avoids the head kick by Public.
Donatelli drives through and clinches with Public against the cage.
Public blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Public's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Public tries to clinch up.
Public lands a big head kick that sends Donatelli tumbling to the mat! Public takes a step backwards and waves Donatelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Donatelli is rocked!
It looks like Kirk Donatelli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Donatelli misses its intended target.
Donatelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Public finish him?
Donatelli lunges at Public with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Public's hand.
Public connects with a nice cross there... Donatelli is looking wobbly and Public recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Donatelli to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Public jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kelley Public!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a hook.
A left lands for Alves.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vera tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Vera 's knee.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Vera wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Vera tries to land a front kick but Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vera misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vera's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera wants to clinch
and Alves counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vera misses with a low kick.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Alves checks a low kick from Vera.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves scores with a hook.
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!
Vera misses with a low kick.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vera darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a leg kick.
Kid Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Kid Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Alves tenderised Vera's leg. Vera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vera throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Vera tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Alves scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a kick to the body.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vera's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Vera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Alves.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves's head.
Alves throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Vera's leg but Vera calmly moves out of range.
Alves scores with a jab.
Vera looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves misses with a hook
and Vera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vera is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, Vera circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Vera will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vera's knee momentarily.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves dives in and scores a takedown into Vera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vera pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves postures up in Vera's guard and throws a big left but Vera blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands and steps away. Vera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Marcelo Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.
That kick from Vera tenderised Alves's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera looks to clinch
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vera wants to control but Alves postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Alves crashes against the mat.
Alves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alves in side control, throwing shots but Vera defends.
Vera stops Alves from passing to mount.
Vera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vera tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
An elbow from Alves crashes against the mat.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vera is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vera to escape.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera regains half guard, as Alves was trying to land strikes.
Alves is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vera!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Alves dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Vera tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves walks into a left hand.
Vera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vera throws a leg kick that misses.
Vera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vera misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves avoids the head kick by Vera.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves uses his free foot to push down on Vera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vera.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vera tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Alves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alves 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.
Alves landing strikes from the mount and Vera is in trouble!
Vera holds on for dear life.
Vera is squirming around, avoiding Alves's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves unloading with bombs!
Vera is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Alves! Vera is hurt baaadly! Alves is firing away with more strikes - Vera is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Alves!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasek Riven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tokhtakhounov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ministry - Thieves. Drasek Riven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Riven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Riven stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Riven misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Riven avoids it.
Riven misses with a kick to the body.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riven shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokhtakhounov tries to sprawl out of it but Riven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokhtakhounov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riven dives in and grabs Tokhtakhounov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokhtakhounov pushes down on Riven's head and hops out.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Riven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven needs to keep his hands up - Tokhtakhounov had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Riven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riven down.
Riven looks gassed!
Tokhtakhounov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov thows a body kick. Riven tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokhtakhounov lands with an uppercut that bounces Riven off the cage and back into rage.
Riven sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab. Riven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov cracks the inside of Riven's front leg.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riven's head.
Tokhtakhounov thumps Riven with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokhtakhounov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Riven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tokhtakhounov. Riven shrugs it off though.
Riven walks into a stiff left hand from Tokhtakhounov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tokhtakhounov, right into the meat.
Riven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Riven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov connects with the punch.
Tokhtakhounov clinches up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riven.
Tokhtakhounov gets through Riven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokhtakhounov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drasek Riven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riven takes an elbow to the temple.
Riven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tokhtakhounov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riven backwards.
Riven takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Drasek Riven has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Still in the clinch, Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Riven is rocked!
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Riven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov obviously looking to wear him down.
Riven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riven.
Riven sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov thuds his shin into the meat of Riven's side.
Riven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Riven is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Riven's front leg but catches the back leg as Riven tries to avoid it.
Riven has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov obviously looking to wear him down.
Drasek Riven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Tokhtakhounov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook that snaps the head of Riven backwards.
A short left from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Tokhtakhounov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tokhtakhounov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivens head.
Riven takes a shot to the head.
Riven is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokhtakhounov finish him?
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Riven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riven backwards.
Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks to prevent Riven's takedown attempt.
Clinched against the cage, Tokhtakhounov lands a big elbow that drops Riven! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Riven is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov retains his light heavyweight 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
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
