 |
CFC Mid week Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
37
185 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Helix!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Helix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Helix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nunes on the side of the head.
Helix throws an off balance right hand
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helix.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
Helix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Helix lands a jab to the head.
Nunes lands a jab to the head.
Nunes throws a push kick but Helix slaps the foot to one side.
Helix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nunes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 54 cap] that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nunes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helix prevents Nunes from getting back to his feet.
Helix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Nunes is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helix trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Helix won't allow Nunes to get back to his feet.
Nunes is looking for a triangle but Helix pushes his legs off easily.
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunes looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Helix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Helix connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helix lands a nice short elbow.
Helix controlling the pace.
Nunes is looking to escape.
Helix passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nunes!
Nunes tries to hold on but Helix pushes him away.
Helix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is in a horrible position here. Helix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nunes is squirming around, avoiding Helix's attempts to control the action.
Helix raining down shots from the mount!
Helix wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Helix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Helix has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunes's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix looking to control but Nunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nunes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Helix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Helix 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.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Helix takes one to the chin there.
Nunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Helix defends it nicely.
Nunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like Nunes is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
Helix looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes is looking for a kimura but Helix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nunes to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helix moves into full guard.
Nunes trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
Nunes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Helix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nunes off and has taken his back!
Nunes is covering up but some of the strikes from Helix are getting through and doing damage.
Nunes trying to get back to his feet but Helix is in full control for now.
Nunes is trapped and Helix is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nunes hold on?!
Helix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helix slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nunes trying to control the hands but Helix won't let him.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Helix. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nunes is really stuck here.
The referee is taking a good look at Nunes as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Helix!
Nunes is trying to break free.
Helix doesn't have the hooks in and Nunes manages to turn into his guard.
Ben Helix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helix looking for a guillotine here but Nunes defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving.
Helix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Helix looking for subs off his back but Nunes has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Helix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Helix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Nunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helix takes one to the chin there.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helix moves away.
Nunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helix avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Helix walks into a jab.
Nunes looks to land a combination. Helix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Helix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Nunes as he connects with a hook.
Helix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix blocks the body kick.
Helix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helix throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes throws a counter high kick but Helix was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Helix.
Nice uppercut lands for Helix. That snapped Nunes's head back.
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Helix shoots in but no luck this time.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Helix moves out of range easily.
Nunes defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
Helix scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a one-two to the body.
Helix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helix lands a jab to Nunes's midsection.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nunes defends it well.
Helix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Helix throws a big shot that misses.
Diego Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes shoots in but Helix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab by Helix.
Good standup being displayed there by Nunes as he connects with a hook.
Helix dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Helix to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Helix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ben Helix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nunes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helix walks away with a smile on his face. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nunes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Helix lands with an uppercut that bounces Nunes off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Helix!
Ben Helix made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thioon Phitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
31
166 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
|
174 cm
29
163 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thioon Phitch!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan drives through and clinches with Phitch against the cage.
Phitch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan pushes Phitch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Phitch avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phitch's efforts to push away.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phitch breaks from the clinch.
Phitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phitch throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Phitch's defenses.
Phitch tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phitch misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Phitch blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phitch.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Phitch. Phitch maintains the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Phitch.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Phitch.
Phitch is trying to break free.
Phitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phitch checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Phitch moved out of range nicely.
Phitch throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Phitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Phitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan blocks a jab.
Phitch misses with a body punch
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phitch's hands.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan slips a straight right by Phitch.
Khan drives through and clinches with Phitch against the cage.
Phitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan wants to slow Phitch down by chopping away at his legs.
Phitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Phitch manages to avoid it.
Phitch misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Phitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Phitch slips the punch.
Phitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phitch.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Phitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Khan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Phitch.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phitch in his tracks.
Phitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice combination there by Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a series of punches but Phitch moves out of range.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan jabs Phitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phitch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan misses with a hook. Phitch ducked under it nicely.
Phitch connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Phitch as he checks the leg kick.
Phitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Phitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phitch takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan is breathing heavily.
Phitch fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Khan square on the jaw! Damn, Khan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thioon Phitch!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
38
210 lbs
35 - 24 - 0 |
|
180 cm
39
205 lbs
24 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Jr Emilianko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Emilianko is looking to clinch.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emilianko is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Emilianko tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emilianko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Emilianko shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Emilianko closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emilianko's elbow.
Emilianko is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Jr Emilianko.
Emilianko throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Emilianko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emilianko up against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emilianko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Emilianko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes throws a head kick that Emilianko semi-blocks.
It looks like Fedor Jr Emilianko has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Emilianko blocks the low kick.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emilianko closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emilianko backwards.
Emilianko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emilianko is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Emilianko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Emilianko looks winded!
Emilianko looking to slow down the pace here.
Emilianko working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes tries to work over Emilianko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emilianko blocks a body shot from Barnes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emilianko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emilianko is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes just leaning against Emilianko, taking a breather.
Emilianko tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes works on Emilianko's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Emilianko tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emilianko's elbow.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Emilianko controls his hands.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emilianko blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Emilianko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emilianko. Emilianko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Emilianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Jr Emilianko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emilianko.
Emilianko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Emilianko shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Emilianko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilianko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Emilianko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Jr Emilianko.
Emilianko slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emilianko can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emilianko.
Emilianko tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emilianko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Emilianko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emilianko moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Emilianko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emilianko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes drops Emilianko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Emilianko looks back up at him and smiles so Barnes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Emilianko is rocked!
Emilianko is breathing heavily.
Emilianko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emilianko tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Emilianko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emilianko clinches.
Emilianko jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Emilianko around his waist. Emilianko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emilianko.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Emilianko.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Emilianko tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Emilianko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Emilianko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emilianko tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emilianko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emilianko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emilianko. Emilianko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emilianko misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emilianko in his tracks.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emilianko's sensitive parts.
Emilianko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emilianko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Emilianko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Jr Emilianko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Barnes clobbers Emilianko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emilianko closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Emilianko pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emilianko misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emilianko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emilianko tries to clinch up.
Emilianko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Jr Emilianko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Emilianko's leg. Emilianko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Emilianko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emilianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emilianko wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emilianko. That did some damage!
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Emilianko's head.
Emilianko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barnes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Emilianko.
Emilianko has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fedor Jr Emilianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Emilianko off balance momentarily.
Emilianko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emilianko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fedor Jr Emilianko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Emilianko should have avoided that one.
Emilianko tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emilianko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emilianko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Emilianko looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Emilianko's ribs.
Emilianko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emilianko scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emilianko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emilianko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emilianko drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emilianko's hands.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Emilianko.
Emilianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Emilianko on that attempt.
Fedor Jr Emilianko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Barnes!
Nate Barnes 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen comes to the cage accompanied by The Third, The Magical. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
31
157 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
160 cm
33
145 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatiev with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Ignatiev throws a lazy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatiev clinches.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev wants to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Ignatiev misses with the combination.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Ignatiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatiev also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatiev lands the left hand.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatiev. Ignatiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Ignatiev throws a big counter head kick but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that Pulkkinen semi-blocks.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignatiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatiev jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev lands a high kick!
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatiev scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Pertti Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a left and a right that stings Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that half lands.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
As Ignatiev looks to move away, Pulkkinen throws a big counter combo bu Ignatiev just gets out of the way.
Pulkkinen cracks Ignatiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Ignatiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatiev also avoids with ease.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Ignatiev avoids it easily.
Ignatiev is looking for the big counter here.
Ignatiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatiev doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ignatiev is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Ignatiev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Ignatiev saw that one coming.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Ignatiev slips the punch.
Ignatiev checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ignatiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatiev counters by clinching up.
Ignatiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Ignatiev throws knees to the body.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatiev controls his hands.
Ignatiev trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatiev tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatiev's head back.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatiev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that Pulkkinen semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
Pulkkinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIgnatiev.
Ignatiev walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Ignatiev's front leg.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Ignatiev moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Birigiz Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination. Ignatiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatiev just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen tests Ignatiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pulkkinen blocks it well.
Ignatiev scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Ignatiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
Ignatiev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ignatiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatiev.
A shot to the liver by Ignatiev. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatiev, right into the meat.
Ignatiev looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a big counter combination but Ignatiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Ignatiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
Ignatiev throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatiev instigates a clinch.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ignatiev presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatiev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatiev looking to throw knees to the head but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
A short left from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Ignatiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Birigiz Ignatiev.
I think Ignatiev 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
During a confident post fight interview, Birigiz Ignatiev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Warring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Rutten is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
164 cm
24
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Warring!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warring, right into the meat.
Warring tried to score with a low kick but Rutten checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warring. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Warring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Rutten's head coaches at Javi´ Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warring is looking to score with low kicks.
Warring looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Warring moves away and avoids it.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Warring sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Warring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Warring moved away.
Warring tried to score with a low kick but Rutten checks it.
Warring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Warring tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Marcus Warring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warring throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warring fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Warring thumps Rutten with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warring looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warring misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
A head kick misses from Warring.
Warring throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warring lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Warring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Rutten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warring.
Warring thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
and Rutten counters with a three punch combo that has Warring backing up. Warring nods at Rutten to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warring connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten tried to counter with a leg kick but Warring avoided it.
Warring wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutten throws a quick counter head kick but Warring was just out of range.
Rutten throws a right hand that Warring ducks under and follows up with a left that Warring also avoids with ease.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Warring avoids nicely.
Warring lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring throws a head kick that misses.
Warring connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warring moves away.
Warring tries a quick counter leg kick but Rutten is wise to it.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Warring.
Rutten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donk. Warring catches Rutten right on the button with a cross.
Rutten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warring under the eye.
Warring throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warring. Warring obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warring lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Warring lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Warring.
Warring bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warring tries to move into range but Rutten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warring throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Warring staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warring.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warring throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Warring slips a straight right by Rutten.
Good exchange - Warring coming out on top.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warring throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Warring misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Warring swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warring.
Warring cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warring is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Warring.
Warring throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warring.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warring. Warring obviously looking to wear him down.
Warring feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down.
Warring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Warring misses.
Warring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warring.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Warring.
Warring checks a leg kick.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warring throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Warring plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Warring is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Warring misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Warring dominated that round.
That's time! Rutten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warring loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten throws a big counter combination but Warring scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warring shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warring moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Warring is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutten might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Warring throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Warring wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warring throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range.
Warring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Warring moves out of range easily.
Warring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Warring moves out of range easily.
Rutten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Warring.
Warring checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Rutten as he checks the leg kick.
Warring throws out a powerful jab.
Rutten checks a low kick from Warring.
Warring avoids the head kick by Rutten.
A clash of legs there as Warring blocks the low kick.
Warring moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warring. Warring obviously looking to wear him down.
Warring wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Warring lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Warring moves out of range easily.
Warring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Warring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warring misses with a straight left.
Rutten checks a low kick from Warring.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warring is out of range.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Warring there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Warring.
Warring attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warring is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Sebastian Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warring connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good shot there by Warring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Warring is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten checks a leg kick nicely.
Warring throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Warring is looking to chop away at Rutten's legs.
Rutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warrings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warring checks a low kick from Rutten.
Warring misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
Marcus Warring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten checks a leg kick nicely.
Warring throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Warring tries to land a leg kick but Rutten saw it coming and moves away.
Warring throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Rutten checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Warring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warring lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warring throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Warring moves out of range easily.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten slips under a jab from Warring.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warring.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutten.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Warring lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warring lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Rutten defending well as Warring loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Warring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Warring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Warring avoids it.
Warring is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Warring.
Warring throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Warring settles back down.
Rutten tries a low kick but Warring avoids it.
Warring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Warring. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warring.
Rutten throws a head kick that Warring semi-blocks.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Rutten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warring to score with a decent uppercut.
Warring throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Warring tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Rutten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Warring.
Warring misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Warring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warring connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warring. That's going to slow Rutten down.
A left lands for Warring.
Warring connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warring lands a high kick!
Rutten throws a leg kick but Warring sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warring! But no joy.
Warring throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Warring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warring throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warring throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Warring finds it's way through Rutten's defenses.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warring tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warring's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
Warring misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutten.
Warring throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Warring only half commits.
Warring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten tries to score with a low kick but Warring moves his leg out of the way.
Warring was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warring can pounce on him.
Warring throws a nice head kick!
Rutten throws a right and a left that Warring avoids nicely.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Warring misses.
No joy there for Warring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Warring misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Warring blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warring feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down.
Warring throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warring throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Warring only half commits.
Warring misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Warring.
A clash of legs there as Rutten blocks the low kick.
Warring throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warring throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Warring throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warring's knee momentarily.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Warring misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
Warring cracks Rutten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warring, right into the meat.
Marcus Warring is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten is looking to slow Warring down with leg kicks.
Rutten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warring flicks out a counter leg kick but Rutten steps away.
Warring throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warring.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutten.
Warring fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutten on the side of the head.
Warring swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutten throws a counter high kick but Warring was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Warring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warring throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Warring throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warring. Warring obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Warring sees coming a mile off.
Warring scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Warring both land. Nice combination.
Warring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warring throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warring.
Rutten misses with a low kick as Warring jumps back.
Rutten checks a low kick from Warring.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warring scores with a leg kick.
Warring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warring connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warring dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Warring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warring 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Warring!
Marcus Warring is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcus Warring made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing (10%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosh Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Polish Engineer's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
290 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
|
199 cm
33
270 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosh Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polish Engineer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Engineer.
Engineer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Engineer misses with a head kick.
Engineer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engineer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Engineer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy wants to control but Engineer is keeping busy.
Boy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engineer pulls his head out easily.
Boy tries to roll over but Engineer keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engineer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Engineer slips a nice elbow through Boy's hands, connecting with Boy's forehead.
Boy tries to roll over but Engineer keeps him under control.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Engineer.
Engineer tries to pass to full mount but Boy defends it.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boy is trying to control the position but Engineer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engineer trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engineer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Engineer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boy wants to control from the top but Engineer keeps moving.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Engineer is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy pushes down on Engineer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Engineer 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.
Engineer tries to hold on but Boy postures up.
Engineer is working to get back to half guard.
Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engineer is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engineer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boy lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosh Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boy feints and as Engineer raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like Polish Engineer has been cut.
Engineer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boy won't allow Engineer to get back to his feet.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Engineer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Engineer in his guard.
Engineer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is striking from the bottom but Engineer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy has an active guard here but Engineer has managed to pass into half guard.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Engineer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Engineer is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boy is trying to control but can't.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep here but Engineer controlling him for the moment.
Engineer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engineer content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engineer avoids it really well and circles away.
Engineer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Engineer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.
Engineer gets a double leg takedown into Boy's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engineer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Engineer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Polish Engineer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Engineer feints the counter takedown.
Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy tries to pull guard but Engineer holds him up against the cage and eventually Boy drops back down to his feet.
Boy can't break the clinch.
Boy is trying to break free.
Boy wants a takedown.
Boy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engineer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosh Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engineer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boy was covering up waiting for the punch and Engineer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boy wants to improve his position but instead Engineer has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.
Boy has hold of Engineer's hands but Engineer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boy trying to hold on to Engineer's head to control him but Engineer postures up.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy trying to control here.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Engineer lands a couple of digs.
Engineer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boy is trying to maintain the position but Engineer is very close to passing his half guard.
Engineer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boy trying to hold on to Engineer's head to control him but Engineer postures up.
Engineer prevents Boy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Engineer is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Engineer slips the punch.
Engineer is looking for the big counter here.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Engineer counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
Engineer chips away with some ground and pound.
Engineer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to sweep but instead, Engineer has passed into half guard.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Engineer lands strikes from half guard.
Boy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Engineer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boy gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engineer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boy gets full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polish Engineer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Engineer 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polish Engineer!
An out of breath Polish Engineer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel has chosen A Moment as his entrance music. Ava Noel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
29
193 lbs
20 - 19 - 1 |
|
188 cm
30
199 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
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
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor misses the jab.
Good shot there by Harbor.
Harbor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James Harbor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbor misses with a wild combination.
Noel throws out a counter right but Harbor avoids it with no problem.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Noel.
Harbor looks to land a left hand but Noel moved out of range nicely.
Harbor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Noel - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Noel throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harbor.
Harbor swinging wildly here.
Harbor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noel under the eye.
Noel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harbor.
Harbor misses with a looping left.
Noel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooh!!! Noel has knocked Harbor down with a huge combo! Noel steps away and waves a wobbly Harbor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harbor is rocked!
It looks like James Harbor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Harbor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harbor.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Noel knocks Harbor out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ava Noel!
Ava Noel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
