 |
SP ICON: Que Sera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Vanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses
and Vanna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vanna.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
Mayweather has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vanna is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayweather.
Mayweather wants to control but Vanna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to reverse the position.
Vanna remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Vanna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vanna tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayweather tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayweather bucks up and tries to throw Vanna off but instead Vanna has got his back!
Vanna has his arm under Mayweather's chin here. Game over son! Vanna squeezes tightly and Mayweather is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
A victorious Marcin Vanna 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayko Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshau Nish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
20
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayko Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kshau Nish!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oswald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nish misses with a wild body shot.
Oswald pounces like a tiger and cracks Nish with a vicious hook! Nish is down but not out! Oswald follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rayko Oswald!
Rayko Oswald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tarantino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarantino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Am The Greatest by Logic. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus Jung!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with a double jab
and Tarantino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung takes one to the side of the head.
Jung misses with a head kick.
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarantino avoids it.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Angus Jung has been cut.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Jung tries to break the clinch but Tarantino is controlling the position.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarantino throws an elbow that misses.
Tarantino avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Jung breaks the clinch.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung 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.
Tarantino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jung.
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!
Jab, jab by Jung - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Tarantino ducks down to avoid it.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung scores with a head kick. Tarantino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jung drives through and clinches with Tarantino against the cage.
Tarantino misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Tarantino blocks with his arms.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino gets a clinch.
Jung takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tarantino lands with a right to the head.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
A hook to the body from Tarantino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
A bit of stalling here from Jung.
Tarantino pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tarantino misses with the head strike.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarantino clinches.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jung misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarantinos head.
Tarantino managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tarantino throws an elbow but misses.
Tarantino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Tarantino scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jung gets a clinch.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Tarantino controls the action.
Tarantino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jung controlling the action here for a moment.
Jung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung lands a knee to the body.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarantino gets an underhook and turns Jung into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarantino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarantino's head.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung drives through and clinches with Tarantino against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung manages to break the clinch.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarantino clinches up with Jung and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarantino lands with a right to the head.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarantino up against the cage.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino avoids the head kick by Jung.
Both fighters circling a little - Jung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Bobby Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jung.
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung prevents a body shot from Tarantino.
Jung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarantino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jung taking a breather.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a nice head kick!
Jung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung forces Tarantino back against the cage and clinches.
Jung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarantino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jung tries to break free but Tarantino pushes him back against the cage.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarantino.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Jung 's eye.
Jung just leaning against Tarantino, taking a breather.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Tarantino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tarantino.
It looked like Tarantino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jung wants to clinch up but Tarantino keeps it at a distance.
Jung tries to land a body kick
and Tarantino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Tarantino blocks the low kick.
Tarantino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Tarantino pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarantino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jung.
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
Tarantino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarantino lands a knee to the head.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarantino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarantino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarantino works on Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tarantino throws an elbow but misses.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Tarantino blocks the low kick.
Tarantino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angus Jung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung tries to keep at a distance but Tarantino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Tarantino.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Tarantino avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to control Jung's arms but Jung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tarantino has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung breaks the clinch.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
Tarantino tries to clinch but Jung moves out of range.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Jung circles away.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
Jung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tarantino to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jung throws a hook but Tarantino avoids it easily.
Jung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Jung slams his shin into Tarantino's torso.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angus Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarantino circles away.
Jung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarantino checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarantino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarantino, pushing him back against the cage.
Tarantino is working Jung over against the cage.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino.
Jung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung misses with the body kick
and Tarantino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Jung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jung throws a leg kick but Tarantino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarantino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jung throws a head kick that misses
and Tarantino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Jung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jung throws a head kick that misses
and Tarantino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarantino moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarantino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a body shot
and Tarantino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Jung misses with a hook.
Jung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarantino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jung - the referee stops the clock and Tarantino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jung. Tarantino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
Tarantino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarantino is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino clinches.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Jung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tarantino has him pressed against the cage.
Tarantino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarantino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarantino looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung prevents a body shot from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with an elbow strike.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino scores with a punch to the head.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jung throws a low kick but Tarantino avoids it.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Tarantino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jung tries to land a leg kick but Tarantino saw it coming and moves away.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarantino wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarantino lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung clinches.
Bobby Tarantino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung looking to stall.
Tarantino lands a knee to the head.
Tarantino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tarantino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Tarantino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jung lands an elbow that stopped Tarantino in his tracks for a moment.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarantino's elbow.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung lands a jab to Tarantino's midsection.
Jung misses with a leg kick.
Tarantino jabs at Jung's body.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarantino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarantino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Bobby Tarantino.
I think Tarantino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
209 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson D Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps D Amato's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
D Amato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
D Amato drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick D Amato off! D Amato jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen has D Amato pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen pulls D Amato in close to his closed guard and prevents D Amato from doing any damage or advancing position.
D Amato drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick D Amato off! D Amato jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulkkinen is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick. D Amato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen drops D Amato with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but D Amato looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
D Amato is rocked!
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a big left hand that crumples D Amato! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarome Patches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
19
262 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mustafa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarome Patches!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu misses with a body shot
and Patches counters by moving into the clinch.
Fatu working hard to break the clinch.
Patches lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Patches 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.
Patches gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patches stalling the fight.
Patches gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Patches.
Patches drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fatu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu tries to pull guard but Patches forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Fatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patches stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Patches.
Good body shot from Patches.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Patches pushes Fatu against the cage. Patches is working some dirty boxing. Patches pushes off with a quick right hook! Fatu goes down! Fatu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patches moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarome Patches!
Jarome Patches 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Samm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer Samm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifer Samm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Robson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Samm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Samm's head.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Samm.
Nice uppercut lands for Robson. That snapped Samm's head back.
Samm is rocked!
Samm is looking to clinch.
Robson digs a good body shot into Samm's ribs.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Samm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross 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!
Robson moves out of range as Samm strikes.
Samm seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
A jab from Samm finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Samm.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Samm takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Samm throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson blocks a jab.
Samm throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Robson.
A lazy body kick from Samm
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samm misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Samm misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson connects with a single shot there.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Samm misses the target.
Samm darts in trying to clinch
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Samm looks to clinch
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
BOOM! Robson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Samm. Samm tries to recover but Robson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Samm lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Robson!
After winning the bout, Kyle Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milorad Djapic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Wolvhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milorad Djapic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khali Wolvhammer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolvhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolvhammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djapic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolvhammer walks into a stiff left hand from Djapic.
Wolvhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Djapic was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolvhammer.
Khali Wolvhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolvhammer throws a hook but Djapic blocks it.
Wolvhammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Djapic lands with a right hand.
Djapic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djapic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolvhammer.
Wolvhammer swinging wildly here.
Djapic throws a leg kick which misses Wolvhammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolvhammer tries to avoid it.
Wolvhammer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolvhammer throws a right and a left that Djapic avoids nicely.
Wolvhammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Djapic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolvhammer misses with a right hand
and Djapic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Djapic.
Wolvhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Djapic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wolvhammer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djapic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolvhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djapic moves away.
Djapic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolvhammer throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Djapic.
Wolvhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Djapic.
Wolvhammer lands a nice hook to Djapic's body. Djapic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Djapic throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Wolvhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Wolvhammer misses.
Djapic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolvhammer just manages to avoid it.
Djapic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolvhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolvhammer misses the target.
Wolvhammer misses with a double jab
and Djapic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolvhammer's knee momentarily.
Wolvhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djapic moves away from the strike by Wolvhammer.
Djapic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolvhammer moves away.
Wolvhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djapic catches Wolvhammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolvhammer looks to land a right hand but Djapic moved out of range.
Djapic keeps Wolvhammer at a distance using the push kick.
Wolvhammer misses with a leg kick
and Djapic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolvhammer thows a leg kick but Djapic checks it
and Djapic counters with an outside leg kick.
Wolvhammer ducks under a wild hook from Djapic.
Wolvhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Djapic counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolvhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Wolvhammer misses.
Wolvhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djapic takes one on the button.
Wolvhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Djapic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolvhammer throws a hook but Djapic avoids it easily.
Djapic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolvhammer.
Djapic throws a combination. Wolvhammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wolvhammer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Djapic counter with a right hand.
Wolvhammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolvhammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolvhammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Djapic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Wolvhammer misses
and Djapic counters with a low kick, right behind Wolvhammer 's knee.
Wolvhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Djapic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Djapic - that will leave a mark!
Wolvhammer misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Djapic throws a body punch but Wolvhammer moves out of range.
Wolvhammer lands a left and a right that send Djapic crashing to the mat, dazed. Wolvhammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Djapic is rocked!
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!
Djapic slips a jab from Wolvhammer.
Oh Djapic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolvhammer throws a leg kick
and Djapic counters with a thumping low kick.
Wolvhammer throws a looping overhand right but Djapic ducks down to avoid it.
Djapic seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolvhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Djapic.
Djapic clobbers Wolvhammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolvhammer 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.
A slow jab from Wolvhammer misses its intended target.
Djapic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolvhammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djapic counters with a nice body kick.
Djapic connects with a jab.
Djapic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Djapic defending well as Wolvhammer loads up on a big left hand.
Djapic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolvhammer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Djapic tumbling to the canvas! Wolvhammer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Djapic was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khali Wolvhammer!
Khali Wolvhammer made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crispino Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Zoplias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by Throwdown - Defend With Violence. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zoplias's choice of entrance music: ABC-Jackson 5. Evan Zoplias told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
20
224 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crispino Nicolosi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Zoplias!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoplias is looking to clinch.
Nicolosi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoplias drives through and clinches with Nicolosi against the cage.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nicolosi presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias looks winded!
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is working Zoplias over against the cage.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoplias.
Nicolosi digs a right hand underneath Zoplias's ribcage. Zoplias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Nicolosi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nicolosi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoplias takes a shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicolosi lands an uppercut.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolosi lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolosi .
Nice body punch from Nicolosi - that landed with a thud.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
Nicolosi drives through and clinches with Zoplias against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside.
Zoplias is rocked!
Nicolosi throws a big uppercut that drops Zoplias! More strikes from Nicolosi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zoplias lies dazed against the cage as Nicolosi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
20
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
222 cm
20
288 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leagatius avoids a kick to the body.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leagatius blocks a head kick by Rain.
Leagatius throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Leagatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leagatius misses with a kick to the body.
Leagatius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rain looks to land a right hand but Leagatius moved out of range.
Leagatius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Rain misses.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Leagatius moves his leg out of the way.
Rain throws a push kick but Leagatius slaps the foot to one side.
Leagatius is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leagatius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
A left and a right from Rain both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leagatius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Leagatius's leg but Leagatius calmly moves out of range.
Rain's corner calls for a 1-2. Rain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a leg kick but Leagatius moved away.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leagatius counters with a left and a right that stings Rain.
Leagatius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leagatius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leagatius thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Rain looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leagatius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leagatius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leagatius, right into the meat.
Leagatius throws a big shot that misses.
Leagatius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
Leagatius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rain will feel that in the morning.
Leagatius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leagatius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Rain misses the body punch
and Leagatius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leagatius scores with a nice body kick.
Leagatius keeps Rain at a distance using the push kick.
Leagatius throws a leg kick that misses.
Leagatius misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leagatius, as that shot connected.
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leagatius counters with a crisp one two that drops Rain! Leagatius thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rain to his feet! Rain is in big trouble!
Rain is rocked!
Leagatius keeps Rain at a distance using the push kick.
Rain is still on wobbly legs! Can Leagatius finish him?
Leagatius connects with a body shot.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses.
Rain seems to have recovered his senses.
Leagatius misses with a straight right.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Leagatius throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain unleashes a big counter combination but Leagatius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leagatius looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leagatius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain moves out of range as Leagatius throws a body kick.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Leagatius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius misses with a body kick.
Rain delivers a nice body kick.
Rain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rain moves forwards but Leagatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rain scores with a spinning back kick!
Leagatius throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leagatius checks a low kick from Rain.
Leagatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain tries a low kick but Leagatius avoids it.
Leagatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leagatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Leagatius.
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 Brutus Leagatius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leagatius moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Leagatius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leagatius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
As Rain backs away, Leagatius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leagatius is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Leagatius blocks the low kick.
Leagatius tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leagatius. That's going to slow Rain down.
Leagatius throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Leagatius misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain avoids the head kick by Leagatius.
Rain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leagatius's calf.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Leagatius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Rain moves away from the strike by Leagatius.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Leagatius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leagatius tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Leagatius moved away.
Leagatius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leagatius cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leagatius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leagatius blocks a jab.
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!
Rain scores with a nice right hand.
Leagatius lands with a shot to the body.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leagatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leagatius scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Leagatius.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rain 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.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain blocks a jab.
Leagatius is looking to land body kicks.
Leagatius backing away here, and Rain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Leagatius cracks Rain with a hook to the temple - Rain is on wobbly legs here! Leagatius swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rain falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Leagatius wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brutus Leagatius!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Markberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markberg has chosen Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause as his entrance music. Wally Markberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wally Markberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Markberg with that takedown attempt.
Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Wally Markberg has been cut.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markberg.
Fett throws a counter high kick but Markberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Fett misses.
Markberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.
Markberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markberg misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markberg slips a straight right by Fett.
Fett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Markberg takes a step back to recover.
Markberg tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markberg forces Fett back against the cage and clinches.
Markberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett working aggressively here.
Markberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Fett manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markberg. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markberg just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Markberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markberg shoots in and drives through. Fett sprawls well.
Fett motions for Markberg to come forward. Fett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett stalks Markberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markberg's face. Markberg staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markberg misses with a looping right.
Fett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fett cracks the inside of Markberg's front leg.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Markberg.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markberg. That did some damage!
Markberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett dodges the punch combination from Markberg.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markberg swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a good low kick that Markberg was not able to check.
Fett sends Markberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fett is motioning to the referee to let Markberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Markberg is rocked!
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!
Markberg is looking to clinch.
And Fett counters with a quick kick to the body but Markberg blocks it.
Markberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Fett darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Markberg's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Fett before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
