 |
HFC Challengers 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
39
201 lbs
17 - 30 - 0 |
|
192 cm
33
198 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shang finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupper V's head.
Shang looks to throw the jab but Tupper V is out of range.
Tupper V seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Shang misses
and Tupper V counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shang looks to land a right hand but Tupper V moved out of range.
Tupper V moves forwards but Shang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hai Shang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shang.
Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Shang working Tupper V over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shang lands an elbow inside.
Shang lands an elbow just above Tupper V 's eye.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Shang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shang with a nice head shot there.
Shang throwing strikes but missing.
Shang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shang.
Shang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupper V appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shang gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tupper V is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tupper V avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to bench press Shang off him but Shang keeps the position.
Shang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper V has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tupper V sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shang is trying to get an arm triangle but Tupper V is defending well.
Tupper V sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Shang is controlling him well.
Shang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Shang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tupper V moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tupper V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shang postures up in Tupper V's guard and throws a big left but Tupper V blocks it.
Shang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shang is controlling him.
Tupper V trying to keep a closed guard but Shang is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shang dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Shang trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V managing to control the position.
Shang is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Shang - just one landing.
Shang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shang.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shang misses with a kick to the body.
Tupper V moves out of range of the body kick.
Shang works the jab nicely.
Tupper V keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Shang looks to move away, Tupper V throws a big counter combo but Shang just gets out of the way.
Shang connects with a looping right hand.
Shang lands a nice looking body kick.
Shang avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
Shang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shang throws a front kick that sends Tupper V stumbling back into the cage.
Shang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shang just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shang manages to circle out of the way.
Shang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shang looks to land a left hand but Tupper V moved out of range nicely.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Shang avoids them all with ease.
Shang misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shang.
Tupper V takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shang with a hook.
Shang drives through and clinches with Tupper V against the cage.
Tupper V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper V drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shang sneaks out the side door and pushes Tupper V away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shang lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupper V's head.
An inside leg kick from Shang misses.
Tupper V staying out of range there.
Shang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper V on the side of the head.
Tupper V dives in and grabs Shang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shang pushes down on Tupper V's head and hops out.
Shang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hai Shang.
Shang cracks Tupper V with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper V on the side of the head.
Shang connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V lands a body shot.
Hai Shang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupper V takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shang scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupper V should have avoided that one.
Shang throws a chopping leg kick but Tupper V manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupper V wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Shang. Beautiful body shot.
Shang misses with a body kick.
Tupper V throws a big counter combination but Shang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V tries to keep at a distance but Shang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper V.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shang defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupper V motions for Shang to come forward. Tupper V throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupper V as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shang misses with a double jab
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Shang. Beautiful body shot.
Shang shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shang, right into the meat.
Tupper V walks into a stiff left hand from Shang.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
A cross from Shang lands.
Tupper V looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tupper V has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shang connects with a couple of short punches.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Shang is controlling him.
Shang slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper V has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tupper V is looking to escape.
Shang is nestled in close to Tupper V, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tupper V looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shang thows a huge punch but Tupper V dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to roll over but Shang keeps him under control.
Shang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper V defending well though.
Tupper V tries to kick Shang off but Shang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tupper V is staying active underneath Shang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupper V walks into a jab.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Shang checks a low kick from Tupper V.
Tupper V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shang. Shang obviously looking to wear him down.
Shang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang drives through with a takedown into Tupper V's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hai Shang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shang stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper V.
Shang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupper V wants to stand but Shang is controlling the position.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shang is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobby Tupper V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper V throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Tupper V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupper V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tupper V there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shang misses with a body kick.
Shang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Hai Shang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shang misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hai Shang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hai Shang!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Aidan McVeigh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
33
183 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
|
177 cm
30
181 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.
McVeigh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McVeigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by McVeigh's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab from McVeigh.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida tries a low kick but McVeigh avoids it.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Yoshida into the cage.
A head kick from McVeigh lands but Yoshida takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McVeigh.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McVeigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVeigh is looking to slow Yoshida down with leg kicks.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida tries to clinch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can McVeigh finish him?
Yoshida dives in for a single leg takedown but McVeigh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yoshida seems to have recovered his senses.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
McVeigh throws a head kick that half lands.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McVeigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVeigh's guard.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but McVeigh has wrist control.
Yoshida postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but McVeigh blocks nicely.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! McVeigh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.
McVeigh stands up from Yoshida's guard - McVeigh perhaps looking for a knockout.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McVeigh is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, McVeigh circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh lands a body shot.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh thinks about countering with a head kick.
A cross from McVeigh lands.
McVeigh tries to sprawl but Yoshida drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four 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!
McVeigh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses.
Yoshida is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but McVeigh won't allow it.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McVeigh!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida throws some wild stikes that McVeigh manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for McVeigh.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aidan McVeigh is winning the standup battle so far.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McVeigh connects with a high kick.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVeigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh lands a high kick!
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but McVeigh keeps it at a distance.
McVeigh lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McVeigh dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from McVeigh.
McVeigh connects with a single shot there.
McVeigh lands a nice looking body kick.
McVeigh scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida drags him back down.
Yoshida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yoshida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McVeigh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVeigh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVeigh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryo Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yoshida misses with the ground and pound.
Yoshida throws an elbow but McVeigh slips to the side and avoids it well.
McVeigh is trying to buck Yoshida off.
Yoshida throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McVeigh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Yoshida looks to land a strike but McVeigh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Yoshida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeigh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida throws a strike but McVeigh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McVeigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McVeigh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshida's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVeigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVeigh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVeigh gets to his feet - Yoshida follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVeigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Yoshida.
Yoshida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVeigh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
McVeigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. McVeigh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McVeigh defends it nicely.
McVeigh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVeigh.
Yoshida shoots in but McVeigh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from McVeigh.
Yoshida throws a body punch but McVeigh moves out of range.
McVeigh scoring well with a low kick there.
McVeigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. McVeigh tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McVeigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVeigh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVeigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yoshida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVeigh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McVeigh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVeigh feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
McVeigh scores with a head kick.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Aidan McVeigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McVeigh pushes Yoshida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
McVeigh looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryo Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but McVeigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVeigh continues to drive forward.
Yoshida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Yoshida ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoshida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVeigh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
During a confident post fight interview, Aidan McVeigh 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
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontier Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of Serenity. Frontier Justice acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
33
218 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
|
205 cm
39
220 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frontier Justice!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
Reynolds scores with a leg kick.
Justice gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reynolds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Reynolds won't allow Justice to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Justice wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Justice won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Justice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Justice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds throwing shots but Justice is blocking nicely.
Reynolds wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to reverse the position but Reynolds maintains control.
Justice wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
Reynolds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reynolds prevents Justice from getting the reversal.
Reynolds trying to control but Justice is having none of it.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
Reynolds looking to control but Justice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Justice tries to hold on but Reynolds postures up.
Justice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynolds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Justice tries to hold on but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds breaks from Justice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Justice takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Justice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reynolds to score with a decent uppercut.
Justice rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds presses Justice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Justice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Justice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Justice blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Justice wants to clinch.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justice can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice works over Reynolds's head and body with a nice combination.
Justice is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Justice manages to avoid it.
Justice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Justice checks it
and Justice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Malcolm Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frontier Justice.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Reynolds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justice has time to react.
Malcolm Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Justice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Justice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Justice being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Justice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Justice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justice closes the distance and clinches.
Justice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Justice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Justice is trying to keep an underhook but Reynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds is stalling here. Justice is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reynolds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Justice has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Justice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Justice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justice is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Justice landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Justice stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Justice!
Reynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reynolds wants to control but Justice postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frontier Justice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Justice scores with a push kick.
Justice blocks a jab.
Justice tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Justice sits in half guard.
Malcolm Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with Justice in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reynolds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Justice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Justice working away.
Justice stands up.
Justice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justice tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Justice shoots in.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justice, pushing him back against the cage.
Justice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justice tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Justice quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Justice gets full guard.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Justice is in trouble now - Reynolds has advanced to mount!
Justice can't escape the position.
Reynolds tries to control but Justice wriggling away.
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
Reynolds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reynolds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Justice?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds controlling from the full mount.
Reynolds with the ground and pound from mount.
Justice is rocked!
Reynolds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reynolds with the ground and pound from mount.
Justice is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Justice is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Reynolds!
Malcolm Reynolds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music. 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!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
165 lbs
9 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chev Chelios Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios Jr slips a jab and a cross from Watt.
A big left from Chelios Jr misses.
Watt tries to counter with a clinch but Chelios Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Watt cracks Chelios Jr with a good jab.
A lazy left from Watt finds it's target.
Chelios Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watt scores with a shot to the side of Chelios Jr's head.
Watt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Watt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Chelios Jr misses.
Watt slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watt scores with a three punch combo!
Watt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chelios Jr back to the cage. Watt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chelios Jr is rocked!
Chelios Jr misses the body punch
and Watt counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Chelios Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chelios Jr! Watt dives in looking to finish! Chelios Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Watt!
A relieved looking Scott Watt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty Manlet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super Loco's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
27
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
168 cm
26
132 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Super Loco!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Loco misses with a two punch combination.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco goes for a double leg but Manlet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manlet continues to drive forward.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manlet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Manlet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Manlet as Loco shoots in.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Loco is quick to defend against it.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manlet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manlet looking to pass the guard.
Manlet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manlet has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Manlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loco looks for a takedown but Manlet sprawls well.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manlet circles away.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco tries for a takedown but Manlet circles away easily
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco wants to stand and escape but Manlet is having none of it.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loco can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manlet avoids it really well and circles away.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco tries to clinch but Manlet moves away
and Manlet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loco won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco trying to advance position but Manlet counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
Loco wants to stand but Manlet is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loco prevents Manlet from getting back to his feet.
Loco wants to control from the top but Manlet keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manlet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Manlet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Loco.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Manlet, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Manlet against the cage but Manlet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Manlet. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to clinch there but Manlet circles away.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loco for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Loco wants to stand up but Manlet is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manlet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Super Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manlet counters with a single leg into guard. Loco didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
20% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stone Sour - Last Of The Real. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 162 cm
35
137 lbs
23 - 19 - 1 |
|
175 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fedotov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Fedotov.
Hardwood throws a front kick that sends Fedotov stumbling back into the cage.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedotov staying out of range there.
Fedotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedotov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Fedotov counters with a good low kick that Hardwood was not able to check.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedotov has time to react.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood is looking for the big counter here.
Hardwood misses with a hook
enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fedotov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fedotov counter with a right hand.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Fedotov with a series of wild strikes but Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Fedotov slips under a jab.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Fedotov scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood cracks Fedotov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hardwood misses.
Fedotov misses with a hook.
Fedotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fedotov throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedotov.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardwood lands with a hook. Fedotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood throws a counter combo.
Fedotov slips a jab and a cross from Hardwood.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands the left hand.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedotov should have avoided that one.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedotov.
Hardwood punishes Fedotov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Hardwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedotov defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Fedotov's belly button to the back.
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!
Fedotov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fedotov trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to take a break and control but Hardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedotov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fedotov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fedotov is really struggling to control Hardwood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood is trying to stand up here but Fedotov is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedotov slips a nice elbow through Hardwood's hands, connecting with Hardwood's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood tries to kick Fedotov off but Fedotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fedotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Fedotov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fedotov finds it's way through Hardwood's defenses.
Fedotov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood misses with a double jab.
Fedotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fedotov misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to counter punch.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Fedotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedotov moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood catches Fedotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Hardwood looks to land a combination. Fedotov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a hook but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedotov tries a low kick but Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardwood throws a low kick but Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Fedotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedotov throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Hardwood moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Fedotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardwood sprawls well. Hardwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Fedotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fedotov also avoids with ease.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov scores with a takedown into Hardwood's guard.
Fedotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedotov advances position into side control!
Fedotov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fedotov wants to control but Hardwood is keeping him busy.
Hardwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fedotov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fedotov advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Fedotov.
Fedotov unloads with some shots from mount but Hardwood bucks and avoids them well.
Fedotov lands a big shot there that rocks Hardwood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardwood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fedotov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Fedotov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood stands up and waves to Fedotov to follow him.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Fedotov drives through with a takedown into Hardwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Hardwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardwood with a hook.
Hardwood feints and then cracks Fedotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fedotov down.
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fedotov throws out a powerful jab.
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardwood is trying to break free.
Hardwood blocks an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Fedotov with a series of wild strikes but Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedotov slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood walks into a straight right hand from Fedotov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood tries a low kick but Fedotov avoids it.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood cracks a nice hook into Fedotov's ribs.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedotov throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Fedotov saw that one coming.
Fedotov takes one to the side of the head.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Fedotov lands a jab to Hardwood's midsection.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedotov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hardwood out cold! What a finish! Fedotov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Fedotov!
After winning the bout, Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Rancid - Dead Bodies. A fine choice. Taylor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bow Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
|
187 cm
40
181 lbs
31 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Liam Lee has been cut.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Taylor breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee checks a low kick from Taylor.
As Taylor tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Taylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Taylor was not able to check.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Taylor trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Taylor misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor lands a left hand.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Jordan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee throws a leg kick
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taylor takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Lee.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Liam Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee blocks a body shot from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Jordan Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
As Lee backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor wants to break free but Lee has control.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Taylor!
A relieved looking Jordan Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Story of My Life - One Direction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
200 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
|
181 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Excellent grappler
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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Penzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Penzer.
Jiggle feints a counter leg kick.
Jiggle lands a nice shot that snaps Penzer's head back.
Penzer throws a shot from downtown. Jiggle moves away and avoids it.
Jiggle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiggle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penzer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penzer tries to clinch up but Jiggle circles away and keeps his distance.
Jiggle looks for the body kick but Penzer saw that one coming.
Jiggle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penzer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penzer throws out a loose jab but Jiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penzer avoids the body shot from Jiggle.
Jiggle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiggle misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penzer.
Penzer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiggle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jiggle lands a right hook to the body.
Jiggle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penzer throws a big counter combination but Jiggle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penzer looking to score a takedown here. Jiggle is defending well but Penzer drives through and ends up in Jiggle's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Penzer landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiggle is looking to stand up but Penzer isn't so interested in that idea.
Jiggle is trying to control the position but Penzer postures up.
Jiggle keeping moving, preventing Penzer from controlling successfully.
Jiggle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Penzer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiggle misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiggle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jiggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiggle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jiggle lunges at Penzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penzer's hand.
Jiggle throws a lazy body kick
and Penzer counters with a good low kick that Jiggle was not able to check.
Jiggle takes a swing at Penzer's ribcage but misses.
Penzer scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Penzer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jiggle throws a push kick but Penzer slaps the foot to one side.
Penzer misses with a wild body shot.
Penzer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Penzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiggle swings for the body but Penzer moves out of range.
Penzer is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer throws a jab when Jiggle was well out of range.
Penzer lands with a right hand.
Jiggle throws a head kick but Penzer moves out of range.
Penzer clinches.
Penzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiggle throws the kick towards the body but Penzer avoids it.
Jiggle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penzer throws a sloppy head kick and Jiggle moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Penzer there.
Jiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penzer.
Jiggle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penzer.
Penzer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jiggle scores with a one two! Penzer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penzer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiggle's guard.
Jiggle wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle throws a low kick, looking for Penzer's leg but Penzer calmly moves out of range.
Penzer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiggle looks to land a combination but Penzer avoids it well.
Jiggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiggle misses with a hook.
Penzer is looking to counter punch.
Jiggle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut. Penzer saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiggle looks to land a left hand but Penzer moved out of range nicely.
Penzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiggle misses the shot to the body.
Penzer throws a wild body kick that Jiggle sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiggle Jiggle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jiggle misses with a body kick.
Jiggle is looking to land body kicks.
Jiggle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiggle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penzer is able to avoid easily.
Penzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiggle throws a body punch but Penzer moves out of range.
Jiggle tests Penzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penzer scores with a nice right hand.
Jiggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penzer at a distance.
Penzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiggle connects with a body shot that sends Penzer's belly button to the back.
Penzer moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Penzer misses its target.
Penzer pushes Jiggle away with a front kick.
Penzer scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle swings widly with a right hand
and Penzer counters with a nice body kick.
Penzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiggle is breathing heavily.
Penzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiggle is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jiggle moves out of range as Penzer strikes.
Jiggle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut.
Penzer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Penzer connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jiggle to the floor! Penzer dives in looking for the finish!
Jiggle is rocked!
It looks like Jiggle Jiggle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penzer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jiggle quite badly. Jiggle pulls Penzer in close trying to recover. Penzer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jiggle on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jiggle doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Penzer!
A relieved looking Mario Penzer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hughes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slenderman Creeper's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
165 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
|
170 cm
29
158 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Creeper.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Creeper shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Creeper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matt Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slenderman Creeper.
Creeper connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Creeper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes is pressing down on Creeper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creeper trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Creeper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Creeper tries to pass.
Creeper stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Creeper sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Creeper blocks the low kick.
Creeper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creeper is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Creeper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Creeper.
Hughes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Creeper sprawls and moves away.
Creeper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Creeper ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Creeper with that takedown attempt.
Creeper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Creeper. Creeper gets slowly back to his feet.
Creeper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creeper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creeper moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Creeper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creeper somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Creeper.
Hughes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.
Hughes throws a hook but Creeper avoids it easily.
Creeper wants to counter with a clinch but Hughes pushes him away.
Creeper swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Creeper with a poor takedown
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creeper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Creeper goes down and covers up as Hughes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Slenderman Creeper stepped up to the mic, saying 'the judges had it all wrong'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Correa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
25
164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
170 cm
32
158 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Correa but Correa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Correa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Correa gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf's coach down at Island Warriors was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Correa won't allow it.
Correa just leaning against Wolf, taking a breather.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Correa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jose Correa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Correa is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Correa down to the mat. Correa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolf is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Correa moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Jose Correa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
