 |
GFC 59: Harris vs Almasy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Meridian. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
177 cm
23
152 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson shoots in and gets a takedown into Arafat's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arafat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him.
Arafat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Arafat keeps moving.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arafat regains half guard.
Davidson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arafat keeps working.
Davidson wants to free his trapped foot but Arafat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arafat is trying to stand up here but Davidson is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Arafat's temple.
Arafat tries to kick Davidson off but Davidson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson passes to side control.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Arafat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davidson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arafat wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Arafat wants to get back to his feet.
Davidson tries to score with some ground and pound. Arafat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davidson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Davidson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Davidson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Davidson trying to control the position but Arafat is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arafat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson cracks Arafat with a big right hand but Arafat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arafat is looking to regain half guard here but Davidson keeps moving and retains side control.
Davidson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arafat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davidson trying to control the position but Arafat is working away.
Davidson is working Arafat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davidson throws an elbow but Arafat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Arafat is looking for a sweep.
Davidson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arafat tries to improve position but can't.
Arafat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davidson is looking for a sweep. Arafat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson has Arafat pulled in close to control his posture.
Davidson 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.
Davidson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arafat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arafat stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Davidson looking for a guillotine here but Arafat defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arafat manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson 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.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arafat manages to avoid it.
Davidson shoots for a takedown but Arafat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davidson throws a solid leg kick but Arafat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davidson.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Arafat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arafat continues to drive forward.
Davidson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davidson wants the takedown. Arafat is fighting it off but Davidson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arafat's guard against the cage.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Arafat has wrist control.
Arafat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arafat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arafat has momentary wrist control but Davidson slips an elbow through the middle.
Davidson won't allow Arafat to get back to his feet.
Arafat is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arafat is keeping the position for now.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Arafat has wrist control.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arafat is keeping the position for now.
Arafat wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dustin Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson is pushing down on Arafat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arafat is fighting to maintain full guard but Davidson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arafat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson throwing shots but Arafat is blocking nicely.
Arafat tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Davidson winds up and cracks Arafat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arafat is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davidson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davidson wants to control but Arafat is keeping him busy.
Arafat wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dustin Davidson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Arafat circles away.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Arafat's ribcage. Arafat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson throwing shots but Arafat is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidson lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Davidson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davidson wants to take a breather but Arafat is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arafat is trying to stand.
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arafat is trying to stand back up but Davidson is controlling him
We're going to have a standup here because Dustin Davidson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. Arafat sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arafat stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidson. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidson scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Arafat shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arafat moves out of range of the body kick.
Arafat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davidson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arafat pinned against the cage. Arafat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Arafat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arafat continues to drive forward.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Arafat controls the action.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Arafat manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arafat backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arafats head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davidson.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Davidson is looking for a takedown.
Davidson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Davidson manages to end up in side control.
Davidson wants to control but Arafat is keeping him busy.
Davidson slows the pace down.
Arafat gets back to half guard.
Davidson is pressing down on Arafat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arafat is holding on for now.
Arafat is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arafat is looking for a sweep. Davidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidson tries to pass to full mount but Arafat defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Davidson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davidson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arafat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davidson works his way into side control.
Arafat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arafat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davidson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davidson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arafat is rocked!
Davidson working the head and body with strikes.
Arafat is still in real trouble! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson lands an elbow.
A big shot lands for Davidson! That's hurt Arafat! Will he recover? Davidson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Davidson!
Dustin Davidson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maul Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Windu has chosen Who We Are as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
|
192 cm
22
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maul Windu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellanca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Windu misses with a head kick.
Windu throws a body punch but Bellanca moves out of range.
Windu takes a swing at Bellanca's ribcage but misses.
Bellanca keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Windu under the eye.
Bellanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Windu with a hook.
Windu dips to his left and cracks Bellanca with an uppercut!
Bellanca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellanca lands a few punches from side control.
Bellanca trying to control the action but Windu is working from the bottom.
Bellanca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Windu struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Windu can't do much from the bottom here.
Windu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bellanca working over Windu with some ground and pound. Windu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Windu is trying to maintain the position but Bellanca is very close to passing his half guard.
Bellanca is working for a kimura but Windu is defending it quite comfortably.
Bellanca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Windu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellanca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca trying to pass the guard but Windu defending well.
Bellanca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bellanca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bellanca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Windu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Windu tries to kick Bellanca off but Bellanca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bellanca is looking for a kimura but Windu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellanca to get the leverage.
Bellanca thows a huge punch but Windu dodges it nicely.
Windu controlling the position well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellanca working the head and body with strikes.
Windu trying to hold on to Bellanca's head to control him but Bellanca postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Windu is refusing to be controlled, as Bellanca sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bellanca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bellanca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Windu is just riding it out for now. Bellanca eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Windu is in trouble now - Bellanca has advanced to mount!
Bellanca working Windu over with strikes here.
Windu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bellanca looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Windu is squirming around, avoiding Bellanca's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Bellanca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bellanca slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Bellanca.
Windu lands a head kick. Bellanca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Windu! Bellanca is out on his feet! Windu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bellanca is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bellanca is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maul Windu!
A victorious Maul Windu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez has chosen Eminem - Survival as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
175 cm
30
165 lbs
13 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melendez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Melendez has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Melendez seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melendez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
Melendez controlling his opponent.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Melendez maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melendez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gilbert Melendez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Melendez lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Melendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melendez blocks a jab.
Diaz stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Melendez walks into a jab.
Melendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Melendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Melendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Melendez ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melendez shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Norman Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Norman Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Melendez dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Melendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Melendez has passed into side control.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Melendez controls from the top position.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz regains half guard.
Melendez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melendez controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gilbert Melendez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Melendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Melendez is controlling the position.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Melendez content to stall in guard here.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Norman Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melendez counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Melendez is controlling the position.
Gilbert Melendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez stops Diaz from standing up.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Melendez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez is looking to clinch.
Diaz looks to clinch
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Norman Diaz.
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz has Melendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Melendez moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to stall but Melendez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Melendez goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melendez has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Melendez manages to pass to side control!
Melendez controls the position.
Melendez advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilbert Melendez.
I think Melendez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Promises comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!. On his way into the cage it seems that Keeping Promises has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Keeping Promises seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
223 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Promises displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Styless.
Styless tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Promises defends well and Styless ends up having to push Promises into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Promises just leaning against Styless, taking a breather.
Promises misses with the head strike.
Styless pulls Promises into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Styless is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Promises frees his head nicely. Oh but Styless has switched to an armbar! Promises is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shaslik Styless!
After winning the bout, Shaslik Styless thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franco Rivera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
178 cm
22
156 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Rivera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Rivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rivera wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Hernandez is taking a breather. Rivera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Rivera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Rivera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but instead Hernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hernandez passes Rivera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez throws a strike but Rivera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to pass into half guard but Rivera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivera is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hernandez is tightening it up a little... Rivera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rivera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rivera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
222 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Almasy wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Almasy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Almasy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Almasy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!
What can Harris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris staying busy and making it hard for Almasy to control.
Harris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Harris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Almasy's guard. Nice work there by Harris.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Almasy looking for a sweep. Not yet Almasy, not yet.
Harris trying to control but Almasy is working from the bottom.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almasy wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Almasy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris passes Almasy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Almasy's head.
Almasy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almasy manages to get to full guard.
Almasy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almasy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Almasy looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris stops Almasy from standing up.
Almasy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almasy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Almasy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris pushes down on Almasy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harris is working for a kimura but Almasy is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Almasy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Harris!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
