 |
CEC 465 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Rapture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. La Plegua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. On his way into the cage it seems that Joaquim Rapture has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joaquim Rapture seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
30
155 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
|
177 cm
43
167 lbs
34 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Rapture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Rapture is avoiding it.
La Plegua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Rapture lands.
La Plegua takes a swing at Rapture's ribcage but misses.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Rapture lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Plegua doesn't seem phased though.
La Plegua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
La Plegua moves to clinch but Rapture breaks away
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rapture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rapture is trying to control. La Plegua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture prevents La Plegua from improving his position.
La Plegua is refusing to be controlled, as Rapture sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua has hold of Rapture's hands but Rapture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Plegua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
La Plegua tries to roll over but Rapture keeps him under control.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapture.
La Plegua is in trouble now - Rapture has advanced to mount!
La Plegua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rapture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rapture throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapture landing strikes from the mount.
La Plegua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
La Plegua wants to get back to his feet.
Rapture unloads with some shots from mount but La Plegua bucks and avoids them well.
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and La Plegua is in trouble!
La Plegua is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rapture.
Rapture scores with a couple of good head shots there.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound.
Rapture scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish La Plegua?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
La Plegua is rocked!
Rapture punishing his opponent with strikes.
La Plegua is still in real trouble! Can Rapture finish him?
Rapture looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has La Plegua covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
39
145 lbs
36 - 15 - 1 |
|
165 cm
34
139 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Milat misses with a leg kick.
Torres feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Torres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Milat tries to counter with a clinch but Torres shakes him off and moves away.
Milat lands a slapping body shot.
Torres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Milat takes one on the button.
Milat throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Milat throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Milat throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Milat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Milat misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from Milat.
Nice defenses there by Milat.
Milat takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Milat throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Milat misses.
Torres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milat is out of range.
Torres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milat is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Milat tries to counter with a clinch but Torres shakes him off and moves away.
Milat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milat throws a head kick that misses.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Jab by Milat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milat lands with a good body shot.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Milat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milat's sensitive parts.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Milat moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Milat tries to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torres checks a leg kick.
Milat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Milat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat misses with an uppercut.
Milat scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Milat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torres throws a leg kick but Milat sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Milat blocks the low kick.
Milat loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Milat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torres.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torres blocks a jab.
Milat moves out of range of the strikes.
Milat lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Milat swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Milat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milat.
Milat closes the distance and clinches.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Milat.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milat - that will leave a mark!
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres misses the jab.
Milat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Milat misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat connects with a looping right hand.
Milat moves out of range of the leg kick from Torres.
Milat defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Milat down.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it.
Milat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Milat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torres.
Milat slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres lands a lovely overhand right.
Torres throws out a leg kick but Milat moves out of range and Torres only half commits.
Milat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat throws a shot to the body.
Milat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milat closes the distance and clinches.
Milat blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alfredo Torres will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milat throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Milat misses with a straight right.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Milat slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Milat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Milat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the cage.
Milat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Milat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Nice body punch from Milat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Milat's head but Milat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milat wants to counter with a clinch but Torres pushes him away.
Milat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torres throws a low kick, looking for Milat's leg but Milat calmly moves out of range.
Milat cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres tries to counter by clinching up but Milat breaks away and moves out of range.
Milat scores with a shot to the body.
Milat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Milat. Milat maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Milat.
Torres blocks a body shot from Milat.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milat lands an elbow inside that Torres shrugs off.
Milat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Torres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Milat misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat tries a knee to the head but Torres blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Milat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
Milat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Milat lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres cracks Milat with a nice body shot.
Milat misses with a knee strike.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Milat blocks the leg kick.
Milat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Milat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milat has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Come on Torres - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Milat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat lands an elbow that stopped Torres in his tracks for a moment.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Milat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Milat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milat connects with an inside leg kick.
Torres with a nice cross.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milat.
Torres throws a low kick but Milat avoids it.
Milat throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Milat.
Milat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torres has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Milat throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milat looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Milat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres lands a jab.
Milat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milat circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres is looking to chop away at Milat's legs.
Alfredo Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Torres blocks a head kick by Milat.
Milat throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milat ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Milat checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Milat scores with a hook.
Milat swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Milat scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Milat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Milat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milat throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Milat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Milat.
Torres checks a leg kick nicely.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milat manages to circle out of the way.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Milat.
Milat thumps Torres with a low kick.
Milat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres wants to slow Milat down by chopping away at his legs.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Milat has time to react.
Torres throws a body punch but Milat moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Milat tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milat is rocked!
Torres lands a jab to the head.
Milat is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Milat.
Torres throws a head kick but Milat moves out of range.
Milat seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres throws a right hand that Milat ducks under and follows up with a left that Milat also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Milat throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Milat misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Torres moves out of range as Milat strikes.
Milat is looking to chop away at Torres's legs.
Torres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torres takes one on the button.
Milat scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Milat misses the target.
Milat loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torres.
Good leg kick by Torres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milat clinches up against the cage.
Torres lands a left hand.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Milat has double underhooks.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Milat lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Milat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivan Milat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torres lands a knee to the head.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Milat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the cage.
Milat scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Milat on the inside.
Milat lands an elbow that stopped Torres in his tracks for a moment.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Milat misses.
Milat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Milat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milat manages to circle out of the way.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milat.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milat throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Milat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Torres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres thumps Milat with a low kick.
Milat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Milat.
Milat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Milat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milat 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Milat!
A victorious Ivan Milat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Belleville has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borys Grabowski's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
38
155 lbs
30 - 23 - 0 |
|
170 cm
36
153 lbs
33 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belleville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belleville slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Belleville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belleville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grabowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belleville was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabowski.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belleville.
We've been told by Grabowski's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski lands with a cross.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Belleville.
Grabowski tries to land a front kick but Belleville steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belleville checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Grabowski scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Grabowski catches Belleville right on the button with a cross.
Belleville gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grabowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Belleville has double underhooks.
Belleville has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grabowski uses from the top position.
Grabowski 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.
Belleville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belleville controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski stays in close to Belleville's body and controls the position.
Belleville is looking for a triangle but Grabowski pushes his legs off easily.
Grabowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belleville is looking for a triangle but Grabowski pushes his legs off easily.
Belleville keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Belleville looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grabowski defends it easily.
Grabowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belleville looking for subs off his back but Grabowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Belleville wants to improve his position but Grabowski is controlling well.
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.
Belleville looking for submissions off his back.
Belleville is trying to get back to full guard.
Belleville looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Grabowski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belleville can't escape the position.
Belleville tries to lock up and control but Grabowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belleville regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grabowski swinging wildly here.
Belleville throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Belleville throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Belleville cracks Grabowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Belleville throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville cracks Grabowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belleville takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Belleville throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Grabowski tries to bum rush Belleville with a series of wild strikes but Belleville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski sets himself, and Belleville steps forward looking for the clinch! Grabowski avoids it this time.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut
and Belleville counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belleville.
Grabowski is looking to stand back up but Belleville counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grabowski.
Belleville wants to work for an arm triangle but Grabowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski makes his way to full guard, as Belleville worked for a kimura.
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!
Grabowski wants to sweep here but Belleville controlling him for the moment.
Grabowski is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belleville manages to get himself to full guard.
Belleville has his foot on Grabowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Belleville is looking for a triangle but Grabowski pushes his legs off easily.
Belleville looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belleville is looking for a triangle but Grabowski pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville being controlled here, momentarily.
Belleville working for a triangle but Grabowski defends it easily.
Belleville trying to keep a closed guard but Grabowski is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belleville working for a triangle but Grabowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belleville tries to clinch up.
It looked like Grabowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grabowski misses with a straight right.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grabowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grabowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belleville ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Grabowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski lands a nice hook to Belleville's body. Belleville takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belleville darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grabowski trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville stalling away here and it's allowed Grabowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belleville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belleville wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Grabowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belleville.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Belleville.
Grabowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Belleville tries to counter with a clinch but Grabowski shakes him off and moves away.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Belleville.
Belleville might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grabowski swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands a jab to the head.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belleville.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Belleville. Belleville gets slowly back to his feet.
Grabowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grabowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Grabowski throws a big counter combination but Belleville scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belleville moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski sets himself, and Belleville steps forward looking for the clinch! Grabowski avoids it this time.
Belleville wants to clinch
and Grabowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Benjamin Belleville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Grabowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Belleville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut. Belleville saw that one coming.
Borys Grabowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Belleville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski misses with a wild combination.
Borys Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grabowski, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski!
In his post fight interview, Borys Grabowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons comes to the cage accompanied by Rule Britannia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
30
211 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
|
188 cm
43
215 lbs
47 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Punani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Punani lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punani moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Punani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punani throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Punani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzsimmons after a bit of a struggle.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Fitzsimmons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punani ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Punani blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Punani.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punani.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely.
Punani with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punani lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Punani.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punani wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Punani's front leg but catches the back leg as Punani tries to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent.
Punani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punani lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani stalling.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Punani throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Punani with a good jab.
Punani misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Punani tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani has Fitzsimmons pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzsimmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Punani throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Punani.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punani can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Punani loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Punani moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Punani misses with a low kick.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punani circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Punani misses the target.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Punani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punani down.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punani scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Punani's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Punani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punani's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani right on the nose. Punani blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Punani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Punani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzsimmons as he avoids it easily.
Punani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it.
Punani throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Punani.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Punani circles away.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Punani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punani.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons rushes Punani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Punani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punani is trying to stall.
Punani stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punani misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Punani misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thrym might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Are - Hollywood Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
30
216 lbs
24 - 6 - 2 |
|
190 cm
33
220 lbs
31 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Chick misses with a straight right.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym scores with a jab. Chick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thrym slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown but Chick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrym slips a jab and a cross from Chick.
Chick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thrym throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Chick misses its intended target.
Chick lands a nice shot that snaps Thrym's head back.
Thrym misses with a body kick.
Thrym misses with the body kick
and Chick counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chick throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Chick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrym lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Chick lands a lovely overhand right.
Chick throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym lands a head kick. Chick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chick throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Chick connects with a single shot there.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym throws a jab when Chick was well out of range.
Chick tries to bum rush Thrym with a series of wild strikes but Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Chick's leg. Chick is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Chick.
Thrym misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chick unleashes a big counter combination but Thrym bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick throws a good cross that connects.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
A combination from Chick does no damage.
Chick misses with a hook
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chick avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Thrym.
Chick throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Chick misses with a straight right.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Chick moves away and avoids it.
Chick flicks out a counter leg kick but Thrym steps away.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
Chick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrym slips under a jab from Chick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Chick saw that one coming.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thrym tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chick swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rung Thrym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Chick there.
Chick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Thrym lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chick doesn't seem phased though.
Chick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chick on the side of the head.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Chick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chick. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym cracks the inside of Chick's front leg.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chick throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chick throws a series of punches but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym drops his hands momentarily and Chick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Chick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Chick ducks down to avoid it.
Chick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym tries to clinch there but Chick circles away.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chick manages to avoid it.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Chick is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Thrym tried to counter with a leg kick but Chick avoided it.
Thrym digs a good body shot into Chick's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thrym throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chick avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Chick checks it.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chick has his feet on Thrym's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chick motions for Thrym to come forward. Chick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chick throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chick throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
Chick cracks the inside of Thrym's front leg.
Thrym's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chick under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chick misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym catches Chick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thrym plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chick.
Thrym looks to land a combination but Chick avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chick is trying to improve his position.
Chick wants to control but Thrym postures up.
Thrym fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thrym misses with the ground and pound.
Thrym postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thrym off and has taken his back!
Thrym manages to escape to his feet.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick misses with a looping right.
Thrym throwing a counter right hand but Chick manages to avoid it.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Decent striking displayed by Chick there.
Chick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thrym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chick is fending him off so far but Thrym persists. Nope, Chick circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Chick misses
and Thrym counters by moving into the clinch.
Chick has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Chick lands with a right to the head.
Chick misses with some punches.
Chick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chick ducks right into an uppercut from Thrym.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
Chick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym throws a right hand that misses
and Chick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
Chick is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses.
Chick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thrym blocks it well.
Thrym sizes up Chick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chick looking to stall.
Chick has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chick breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym slips a jab from Chick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Chick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chick throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrym takes one on the button.
Thrym takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thrym tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chick counters with a series of strikes. Thrym will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Chick.
Thrym plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Chick scores with a head kick. Thrym tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Chick saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chick was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chick wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Thrym misses with a few strikes there.
Chick misses with a left hand
and Thrym counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chick avoids the body shot from Thrym.
Chick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chick misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Chick finds it's target.
Thrym throws a body punch but Chick moves out of range.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover.
Chick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chick needs to keep his hands up - Thrym had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Chick throws the kick towards the body but Thrym avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrym really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Chick is just out of range.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Chick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thrym scores with a body shot.
Chick throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Andy Chick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chick lands a head kick!
Chick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chick sprawls well. Chick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thrym gets slowly back to his feet.
Chick throws out a counter right but Thrym avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a hook but Chick avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
And Chick responds with a good body kick, but Thrym manages to step out the way in time.
Thrym takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chick defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Chick misses with a hook.
A big left from Chick misses.
Thrym shoots for a double leg takedown but Chick sprawls well. He's pushed Thrym's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thrym has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chick takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chick thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chick scores with a hook.
Chick scores with a jab. Thrym acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chick throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Chick misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym goes for a double leg but Chick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chick continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rung Thrym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Chick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Chick 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
33
212 lbs
24 - 13 - 3 |
|
184 cm
34
214 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
24 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Feodor Shemelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chantry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Shemelianenko's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shemelianenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chantry with a hook.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a low kick but Chantry moves his leg out of the way.
Chantry tries to bum rush Shemelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shemelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shemelianenko clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko with a knee to the head.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chantry is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
Chantry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chantry seems to have got his legs back now.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantry tries to throw a body punch but Shemelianenko avoids it by throwing Chantry back against the cage.
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Chantry tries a body shot but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shemelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chantry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chantry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shemelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
I was talking to Chantry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry.
A hook to the body from Chantry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantry pushes Shemelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chantry lands with a left to the head.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Chantry.
Chantry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Chantry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Chantry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
Chantry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Shemelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shemelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
A shot in the inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantry scores with a shoulder strike.
Chantry lands with a left to the head.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chantry as the two fighters clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with an elbow strike.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Chantry gets through Shemelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chantry misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chantry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chantry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chantry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Chantry.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko lands a big head kick that sends Chantry tumbling to the mat! Shemelianenko takes a step backwards and waves Chantry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shemelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chantry.
Chantry throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shemelianenko checks it well.
Chantry looks to land a combination but Shemelianenko avoids it well.
Chantry misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chantry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shemelianenko dodges the punch combination from Chantry.
A countering left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses.
Chantry misses with a combination
and Shemelianenko counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Chantry badly! Shemelianenko follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Chantry out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Shemelianenko finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feodor Shemelianenko!
A relieved looking Feodor Shemelianenko 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
34
184 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
|
180 cm
35
178 lbs
15 - 7 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Tolonen is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Hoffman lands a head shot.
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Hoffman lunges at Tolonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tolonen's hand.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Hoffman shrugs it off.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tolonen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffman throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
And Tolonen responds with a good body kick, but Hoffman manages to step out the way in time.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoffman lands a jab to the head.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolonen tried to score with a low kick but Hoffman checks it.
Tolonen cracks Hoffman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tolonen's head.
That has opened up Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut even more.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Hoffman backing away here, and Tolonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoffman looks to throw a body kick
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoffman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoffman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolonen.
Nice body kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Hoffman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen thows a body kick. Hoffman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoffman throws a push kick but Tolonen slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Hoffman is predictable there
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Hoffman misses with a head kick.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen catches Hoffman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoffman is rocked!
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Tolonen's body. Tolonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
Hoffman throws a solid leg kick but Tolonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen tries to move into range but Hoffman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Tolonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body. Hoffman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoffman.
Tolonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman's hands.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.
The cut above Amisviiksi Tolonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Tolonen works Hoffman's body with a nice hook.
Hoffman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffman off balance momentarily.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolonen, as that shot connected.
Hoffman misses with a double jab
and Tolonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffman misses with a body shot
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman misses with a left hand
and Tolonen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoffman really felt that one!
Hoffman blocks a leg kick.
Hoffman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoffman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoffman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolonen.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Hoffman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range and Hoffman settles back down.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Tolonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen works the jab nicely.
Tolonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoffman's guard.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolonen pushes down on Hoffman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoffman is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
Tolonen wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it.
Jack Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tolonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolonen is trying to control. Hoffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman scores with a hook.
Tolonen scores with a shot to the body.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffman momentarily.
Hoffman lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoffman.
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Hoffman walks into a stiff left hand from Tolonen.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hoffman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tolonen moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tolonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Hoffman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hoffman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoffmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tolonen jabs Hoffman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hoffman drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tolonen follows Hoffman to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad's entrance music is Not Falling by Mudvayne. A fine choice. Bronson has chosen Harmonica 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!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
34
152 lbs
32 - 10 - 0 |
|
174 cm
27
142 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tree Knee Dad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. That's going to slow Bronson down.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson rushes Tree Knee Dad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tree Knee Dad has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad - that landed with a thud.
Bronson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries a body shot but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson is rocked!
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree Knee Dad finish him?
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Bronson gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad sets himself, and Bronson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tree Knee Dad avoids it this time.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson managing to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Bronson tries to pass.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronson motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson moves to clinch but Tree Knee Dad breaks away
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bronson!
Bronson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bronson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bronson!
Tree Knee Dad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bronson uses it to pass to side control.
Tree Knee Dad struggling a bit here.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.
Bronson trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Bronson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad regains half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but instead Bronson has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bronson won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Charles Bronson was interviewed post fight and said 'Your boss ain't going to be my sponsor anymore next time after he stole my hype. Damn you Billy, damn you!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. State has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
42
202 lbs
39 - 21 - 1 |
|
188 cm
36
210 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by State.
State scores with a hook.
State throws a right and a left that Burns Jr avoids nicely.
State ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
State throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Burns Jr finds it's target.
State misses with a straight right.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
State on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
State keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
State's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! State scrambles back to his feet.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State staying out of range there.
State misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
State fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr lands a head shot.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
State misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from State.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr wants to slow State down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. State takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
State connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
State thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
State tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State blocks the body kick.
State throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Burns Jr - just one landing.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by State.
State is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before State has time to react.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from State.
Burns Jr tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by State.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
State has Burns Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr tries to break the clinch but State is controlling the position.
Burns Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
Burns Jr gets through State's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action.
State manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from State.
State uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by State.
State misses the body punch
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but State manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
State on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State jabs at Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
State scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from State misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - State looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
State checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as State blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns Jr misses the target.
State avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
State on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from State.
State misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at State's knee but State avoids it well.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. State looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr catches State with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range.
Burns Jr throws a hook but State avoids it easily.
State scores with a head kick.
Burns Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
State misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by State.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
State takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt State.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State throws a combination that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
State blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
State throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as State blocks the leg kick.
State walks into a left hand.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
State fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
State checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
State goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
State misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. State doesn't seem phased though.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by State.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
State checks a leg kick.
State connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits States jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
State checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by State.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
State tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
State slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
State was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but State avoids it.
State walks into a stiff left hand from Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by State.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
State misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by State.
State has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
State listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr connects with the punch.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
State is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but State is out of range.
State lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
State throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by State.
State misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
State misses with the body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles State's knee momentarily.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at State's legs.
State swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
State looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
State throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but State moved away.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from State does it's job there.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. State will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as State checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
State misses with a right hand
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
You can see that State has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
State is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by State.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks.
State scores with a one two! Burns Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
State let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but State checks it.
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
letting State counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but State sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by State.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
State throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but State checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits States jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Burns Jr lands an overhand right.
Burns Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from State.
State misses with a leg kick.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at State's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
State lands a nice shot that snaps Burns Jr's head back.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
State throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
State moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way.
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and State counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
A head kick by State misses
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles State's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State slips under a jab.
State scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
State throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
State stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for State. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
State tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
State on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
State throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but State slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
State swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
State misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from State does no damage.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on State if he has to take too many more of those.
State lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr throws out a powerful jab.
State misses with a two punch combination.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
A jab from Burns Jr finds it's way through State's defenses.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing.
State throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
State lands an overhand right.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
State takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
State throws a combination that misses
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
State is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but State avoids it.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by State.
Burns Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range and State settles back down.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as State checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr had his way with Police State in that round.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burns Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as State checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but State avoids it.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Burns Jr does it's job there.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for State.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract State.
State moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
State throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
State checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
State is looking for the big counter here.
State misses the body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
State checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from State.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but State seems unphased.
State throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
State lands a nice shot to the body.
State takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow State down.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of State's front leg.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
State closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
State throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr scores with a nice strike.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from State.
State looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
State tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling State to score with a decent uppercut.
State on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
State sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from State.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and State releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of State's front leg.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from State misses.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
State connects with the punch.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr cracks State with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
State tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Burns Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns Jr, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Simba Burns Jr said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach's entrance music is Here's Johnny. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kenta Kobashi enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
35
195 lbs
35 - 12 - 2 |
|
186 cm
35
198 lbs
28 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi stuns Reach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Reach sees coming a mile off.
Kobashi keeps Reach at a distance using the push kick.
Reach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kobashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reach scores with a push kick.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Reach thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kobashi wants to slow Reach down by chopping away at his legs.
Kobashi tries to clinch up but Reach circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reach. That did some damage!
Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Reach's head.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Reach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reach checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi moves into range and clinches up with Reach.
Kobashi has Reach pressed against the cage.
Reach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reach scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Kobashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reach throws an elbow but it misses.
Kobashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi has Reach pressed against the cage, preventing Reach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi trying to stall but Reach improves his position.
Reach missing with knees to the body.
Kobashi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kobashi can turn it around.
Reach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Reach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kobashi.
Reach scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Reach lands a right hand.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
Kobashi cracks Reach with a nice body shot.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kobashi trying to control the position but instead, Reach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobashi into the cage.
Reach lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reach manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi instigates a clinch.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Reach.
Kobashi works on Reach's body with a couple of short punches.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reach blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Reach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reach's gas tank.
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
A short uppercut from Kobashi.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Reach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reach's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Reach throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi throws out a counter right but Reach avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Reach misses
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
Reach throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Kobashi finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.
Kobashi clinches.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reach takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reach.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reach landing knees to the head.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Reach lands a shot to the body.
Kobashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobashi tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi stalling.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reach.
Kobashi wants to stall.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobashi taking a breather.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Reach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Reach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Reach misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kobashi.
Reach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Reach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Reach fails to land.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Reach lands an uppercut.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Reach blocking some punches.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reach blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Kobashi.
Reach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Reach tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Reach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kobashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Reach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reach doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Reach misses its target.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Reach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to clinch but Reach moves out of range.
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Reach has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reachs head.
Reach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobashi.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick.
Reach scores with a hook to the body. Kobashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Reach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobashi's hands.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Reach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi connects with the punch.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Reach takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Reach.
Reach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Reach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reach takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Reach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kobashi has time to react.
Reach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reach throws a solid leg kick but Kobashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reach.
Kobashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reach is just out of range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Reach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Reach down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Reach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Reach takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reach throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reach cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Reach ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobashi lands a front kick.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Kobashi.
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reach walks into a left hand.
Reach avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Reach avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Reach moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi tries to clinch but Reach is having none of it.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi moves into the clinch.
Kobashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Reach gets an underhook and turns Kobashi into the cage.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Reach misses with the head strike.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kobashi.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach lands a shoulder strike.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Reach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kobashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Reach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Kobashi managing to block the knees to the body from Reach.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi lands a right hand.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Reach is rocked!
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Oh Reach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi pushes Reach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi is working Reach over against the cage.
Kobashi cracks Reach with a nice body shot.
Kobashi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reach lands a right hand.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobashi presses Reach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Reach prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Reach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Reach moves out of range.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a really nice looking cross but Reach seems unphased.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Reach jumps back.
Kobashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reach in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach works the jab nicely.
Reach misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kobashi jabs at Reach's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kobashi misses the jab.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Reach circles away.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi clinches.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
A body shot lands from Reach.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Reach.
Kobashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reach digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kobashi tests Reach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
Reach throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reach misses with a hook.
Reach misses the jab.
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Reach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kobashi - that will leave a mark!
Kobashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Reach's body.
A left lands for Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Reach shakes it off.
Kobashi tries to clinch up
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Kobashi there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reach if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
