 |
Madness Fright Night 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Siver (ranked 23064 p4p, 167 weight class) and Jas Drop (ranked 23206 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
274 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
|
200 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jas Drop!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver closes the distance and clinches up with Drop, looking for a takedown. Siver pushes Drop against the cage but Drop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Drop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siver.
Drop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Siver has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Siver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Jas Drop has been cut.
Siver landing shots from mount.
Siver drops a big elbow. That's hurt Drop! More shots from Siver and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Siver!
An out of breath Rick Siver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Valentine (ranked 23050 p4p, 519 weight class) and Erik Axel (ranked 5975 p4p, 483 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by Kennedy - Karate. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Axel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Axel.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Axel misses with some punches.
Valentine gets through Axel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Axel back against the cage.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Axel.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Axel tries a quick counter leg kick but Valentine is wise to it.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axel.
Valentine stuns Axel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axel blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Axel's head back.
Axel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Axel blocks a jab.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Axel. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
letting Axel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axel cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axel ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Axel's shoulder, as Axel tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axel to score with a decent uppercut.
Axel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Axel misses with an uppercut.
Valentine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valentine connects with a crisp jab.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axel drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axel.
Axel lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Axel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axel can turn it around.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Axel lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Axel.
Axel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine tries to circle away but Axel has him pinned against the cage.
Axel can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Axel.
Axel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Axel.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Axel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Axel.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine lands a head shot.
Valentine lands a jab to Axel's midsection.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Axel's shoulder, as Axel tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentine misses with a hook. Axel ducked under it nicely.
Axel tries to clinch
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Axel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws the left hand but Axel avoids the punch easily.
Axel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel slips a straight right by Valentine.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine pushes Axel up against the cage in a clinch.
Axel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axel moves away.
Axel throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Axel is just out of range.
Axel feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Axel.
Axel throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Axel is looking to clinch.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Axel to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine lands an overhand right.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Luke Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axel.
Axel moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine sets himself, and Axel steps forward looking for the clinch! Valentine avoids it this time.
Axel cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axel slips a jab from Valentine.
Axel instigates a clinch.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axel can do to turn this around?
Axel lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Axel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Axel.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axel misses with a body punch.
Axel struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Axel pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axel tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Axel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axel scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine 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.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axel tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Axel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valentine.
Axel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axel moves into the clinch.
Axel looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Axel.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Axel blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axel blocking some punches.
Axel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axel lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axel.
Axel is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Axel lands a left hand.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axel lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axel has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Axel digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Axel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axel.
Axel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Axel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axel.
A short left from Axel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Axel avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axel working aggressively here.
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 Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentine blocks a head kick by Axel.
Axel throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Axel.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Axel saw that one coming.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axel was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Axel circles away.
Axel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Axel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine tries a body shot but Axel blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Axel.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Axel misses with some punches.
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel misses with a body punch.
Axel misses with the head strike.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axel.
Axel prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine is leaning against Axel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Axel avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axel.
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!
Axel misses with some punches.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel lands with a left to the head.
Axel looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Axel.
A right hand to the body from Axel.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries to work over Axel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Axel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axel swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Axel prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Still in the clinch, Axel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Axel.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Axel controls the action.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine is working Axel over against the cage.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Axel misses.
Valentine works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Axel.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axel.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine slips under a jab.
A jab from Axel misses.
Nice shot by Axel.
Axel tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Axel.
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axel backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erik Axel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Luke Valentine.
Well Valentine 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Svensonn (ranked 5562 p4p, 484 weight class) and Meteor Blackhole (ranked 5261 p4p, 464 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
192 cm
20
211 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Svensonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meteor Blackhole!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensonn lunges at Blackhole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackhole's hand.
Svensonn has Blackhole up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackhole.
Svensonn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackhole can't break the clinch.
Svensonn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackhole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackhole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Svensonn scores with a hook to the body.
Svensonn scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensonn tries a body shot but Blackhole blocks it.
Svensonn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensonn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackhole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Svensonn fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Svensonn.
Svensonn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svensonn has a couple of punches blocked by Blackhole.
Svensonn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackhole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svensonn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackhole is working for takedown but Svensonn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svensonn lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensonn.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackhole.
Svensonn lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensonn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensonn works on Blackhole's body with a couple of short punches.
Svensonn lands a shot to the body.
Blackhole looks winded!
Svensonn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackhole.
Marcus Svensonn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meteor Blackhole.
Svensonn misses with the head strike.
Svensonn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensonn misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensonn lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Svensonn.
Blackhole is trying to push Svensonn away but Svensonn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Svensonn throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensonn lands with a right to the head.
Svensonn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackhole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensonn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackhole is rocked!
Svensonn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensonn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensonn misses with the head strike.
Svensonn throws a head punch that misses.
Svensonn pushes Blackhole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackhole is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensonn finish him?
Svensonn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensonn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackhole.
Blackhole blocking some punches.
Svensonn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackhole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensonn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackhole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensonn misses with the head strike.
Svensonn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensonn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackhole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensonn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensonn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensonn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensonn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensonn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackhole blocks an uppercut.
Svensonn misses with some punches.
Blackhole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensonn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Svensonn fails to land.
Svensonn working aggressively here.
Blackhole seems to have recovered his senses.
Svensonn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Blackhole with a big uppercut! Blackhole tries to clinch up but Svensonn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Blackhole to the mat! Blackhole covers up and Svensonn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Svensonn!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Bakar (ranked 5867 p4p, 488 weight class) and Ciccio Lo Zizio (ranked 3506 p4p, 381 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Bakar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciccio Lo Zizio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo Zizio takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
Lo Zizio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakar lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakar scores with a hook to the body. Lo Zizio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo Zizio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lo Zizio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lo Zizio closes the distance and clinches up with Bakar, looking for a takedown. Lo Zizio pushes Bakar against the cage but Bakar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakar lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakar as he connects with a hook.
Bakar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakar 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.
Bakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lo Zizio's hands.
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!
Bakar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lo Zizio doesn't seem bothered though.
Lo Zizio shoots and misses
and Bakar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakar throws a good cross that connects.
Bakar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lo Zizio's calf.
Bakar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo Zizio.
Marko Bakar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Bakar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lo Zizio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakar thuds his right hand into Lo Zizio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lo Zizio drops his hands momentarily and Bakar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Marko Bakar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakar scores with a nice strike.
Lo Zizio is rocked!
Lo Zizio goes for a double leg but Bakar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakar continues to drive forward.
Bakar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lo Zizio sprawling to the canvas! Lo Zizio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bakar finish him?!
Lo Zizio is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakar finish him?
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!
and Bakar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lo Zizio! He's just covering up as Bakar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Bakar!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 4067 p4p, 200 weight class) and Rhondon Rousey (ranked 4204 p4p, 208 weight class). Carlton Adesanya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
20
147 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhondon Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rousey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rousey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rousey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Rousey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Rousey moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Rousey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rousey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rousey tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Rousey back against the cage.
Rousey tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rousey struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rousey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adesanya is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rousey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rousey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rousey scores with a shoulder strike.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Rousey.
Rousey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rousey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rousey lands with a right to the head.
Rousey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rousey.
Rousey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Rousey avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Rousey misses with some punches.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Rousey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
Rousey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Rousey blocks it.
A short right from Rousey.
Rousey throws a head punch that misses.
Rousey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rousey tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Rousey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rousey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya looking to slow down the pace here.
Rousey throws an elbow that misses.
Rousey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rousey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Rousey keeps him there for the moment.
Rousey digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rousey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rousey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rousey is working Adesanya over against the cage.
Rousey can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Rousey won't allow it.
Rousey struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya looking to slow down the pace here.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rousey lands with a short shot to the head.
Adesanya jumps guard but Rousey stands there with Adesanya around his waist. Adesanya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rousey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Rousey won't allow it.
Rousey gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Rousey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhondon Rousey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
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.
Oooooh!!! Rousey has knocked Adesanya down with a huge combo! Rousey steps away and waves a wobbly Adesanya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Adesanya is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rousey has cracked Adesanya with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rousey lands another huge swinging hook and Adesanya tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Adesanya, before Rousey can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhondon Rousey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rhondon Rousey thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dale Holloway (ranked 3491 p4p, 295 weight class) and Cung Wo Par (ranked 3391 p4p, 290 weight class). Cung Wo Par will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cung Wo Par!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Par moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Par.
Par paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Par with a jab.
Par tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway is looking for a kimura but Par is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holloway to get the leverage.
Holloway seems to be working for a kimura but Par defends the submission attempt.
Holloway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Par tries to kick Holloway off in order to stand up. Holloway Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Holloway thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Holloway seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway has an Americana. Par didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holloway is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holloway hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dale Holloway!
Dale Holloway took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'what else can I say besides, King me! '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 2369 p4p, 288 weight class) and Shamus Murphy (ranked 3002 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruce Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins is rocked!
Bruce Jenkins's cut is getting worse.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jenkins out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamus Murphy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 2185 p4p, 214 weight class) and Gorgon Patriot (ranked 1653 p4p, 176 weight class). Gorgon Patriot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
165 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gorgon Patriot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriot jabs Sandoval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patriot throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Patriot avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Patriot.
Patriot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Patriot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patriot swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandoval content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Sandoval there.
Patriot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Patriot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Patriot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patriot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Patriot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval pulls Patriot in close to his closed guard and prevents Patriot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sandoval's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Sandoval is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patriot is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandoval misses with a head shot. Patriot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Patriot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patriot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandoval holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patriot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval pulls Patriot in close to his closed guard and prevents Patriot from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandoval wants to hit a switch here but Patriot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sandoval there!
Sandoval reaches up and holds on to Patriot to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval wants to control but Patriot is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
The fighters circling - Patriot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
Patriot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patriot doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval throws a hook but Patriot blocks it.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Patriot slips the punch.
Patriot 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Patriot.
Sandoval cracks Patriot with an open hand slap.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Patriot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval throws a jab when Patriot was well out of range.
Patriot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patriot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
Patriot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Patriot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patriot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patriot looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Patriot ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sandoval finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Patriot's shoulder, as Patriot tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patriot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patriot misses with a body kick.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patriot circles away quickly and effectively.
Patriot tries a quick counter leg kick but Sandoval is wise to it.
Patriot scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Gorgon Patriot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Patriot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Patriot.
Patriot misses with a body punch.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sandoval.
Nice body punch from Patriot.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sandoval.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval taking a breather.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Patriot takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Patriot lands a nice uppercut.
Patriot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patriot gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval tries to score a body lock takedown but Patriot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval has Patriot pushed against the cage.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval is working for takedown but Patriot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Patriot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patriot presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Patriot avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Patriot.
Patriot prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandoval is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patriot misses with a kick to the body.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot misses with a body shot.
Sandoval avoids a kick to the body.
Patriot slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Patriot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Patriot throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval scores with a jab. Patriot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sandoval duly obliges.
Patriot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sandoval has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miguel Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Patriot is retaining full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Patriot is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patriot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Patriot's guard.
Sandoval is looking to work some ground and pound but Patriot has wrist control.
Sandoval is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Patriot is keeping the position.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Patriot stays in close to Sandoval's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sandoval will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patriot wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Patriot controlling him for the moment.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice defenses there by Patriot.
Patriot loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Patriot swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patriot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patriot misses with a body shot.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patriot.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patriot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patriot tries to clinch up.
Sandoval 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patriot's head backwards.
Patriot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patriot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sandoval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patriot.
Patriot lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Patriot connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Patriot digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Patriot is working Sandoval over against the cage.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval tries to work over Patriot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patriot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Patriot lands with a right to the head.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Patriot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot scores with a shoulder strike.
Patriot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patriot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
A short right from Patriot on the inside.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval is rocked!
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Oh Sandoval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patriot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval seems to have got his legs back now.
Patriot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Patriot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Patriot lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot lands with a short shot to the head.
Patriot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Patriot fails to land.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patriot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot lands a right hand.
Sandoval is trying to trip Patriot. He has hold of a leg but Patriot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sandoval persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Patriot blocks nicely.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sandoval pushing down on Patriot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Patriot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandoval.
A slow jab from Patriot misses its intended target.
Sandoval has managed to clinch.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patriot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Patriot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Patriot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patriot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patriot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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.
A short left from Patriot.
Sandoval is trying to drag Patriot to the mat but Patriot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patriot lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Patriot lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patriot lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Patriot.
Patriot pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Patriot pushes Sandoval against the cage. Patriot is working some dirty boxing. Patriot pushes off with a quick right hook! Sandoval goes down! Sandoval tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patriot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgon Patriot!
Gorgon Patriot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urtan Urtanson (ranked 1788 p4p, 191 weight class) and Olli Lindholm (ranked 2035 p4p, 206 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
|
199 cm
20
266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Urtan Urtanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urtanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindholm's head.
Lindholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urtanson moves away.
Lindholm swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Urtanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindholm misses with a leg kick
and Urtanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson instigates a clinch.
Urtanson throws a head punch that misses.
Lindholm avoiding damage.
Urtanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindholm.
Lindholm lands with a light punch inside.
Lindholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindholm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urtanson. Urtanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urtanson misses with a looping right.
Lindholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urtanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urtanson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urtanson lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm lands a body shot.
Lindholm scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lindholm.
Lindholm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urtanson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindholm.
Urtanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urtanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Lindholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Urtanson is just out of range.
Urtanson defending well as Lindholm loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Urtanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindholm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urtanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lindholm misses with a body shot.
Urtanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindholm's coach down at Jorzi GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lindholm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindholm misses with a right hand
and Urtanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson ducks under a wild hook from Lindholm.
A low kick from Lindholm is predictable there
enabling Urtanson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindholm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urtanson counters with a straight right hand.
Lindholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urtanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindholm.
A slow jab from Lindholm misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Urtanson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Lindholm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urtanson doesn't seem phased though.
Lindholm swings widly with a right hand
and Lindholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lindholm.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindholm darts in trying to clinch
and Urtanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urtanson checks a leg kick.
Lindholm lands a really nice looking cross but Urtanson seems unphased.
Urtanson blocks a head kick by Lindholm.
A jab lands there for Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urtanson slips under a jab from Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urtanson is looking to clinch.
Lindholm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Urtanson.
A bone on bone clash there as Urtanson blocks the leg kick.
Lindholm misses with a kick to the body.
Lindholm lands a body shot.
Lindholm scores with a leg kick.
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!
Urtanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindholm. Lindholm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urtanson checks a leg kick.
Urtanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindholm throws a looping overhand right but Urtanson ducks down to avoid it.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urtanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olli Lindholm 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.
Lindholm throws a solid leg kick but Urtanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindholm.
Lindholm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindholm throws a big shot that misses.
Lindholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urtanson moves away.
Lindholm scores with a jab to the head.
Lindholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urtanson moves away.
Lindholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urtanson.
Lindholm forces Urtanson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urtanson misses with the head strike.
Urtanson lands an uppercut.
Lindholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urtanson.
Lindholm controlling the action here for a moment.
Lindholm scores with a hook to the body.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Urtanson.
Come on Lindholm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Urtanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindholm.
Lindholm misses with some punches.
Lindholm wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindholm.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
Urtanson keeps control of Lindholm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm misses with some punches.
Urtanson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urtanson.
Lindholm has Urtanson pushed against the cage.
Lindholm looking to stall.
Lindholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindholm leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lindholm gets through Urtanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urtanson backwards.
Lindholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urtanson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urtanson tries to throw a body punch but Lindholm avoids it by throwing Urtanson back against the cage.
Lindholm scores with a shot to the side of Urtanson's head.
Lindholm blocks an uppercut.
Urtanson working aggressively here.
Urtanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindholm backwards.
Lindholm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Olli Lindholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindholm misses with the head strike.
Lindholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lindholm.
Urtanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindholm throws a head punch that misses.
Urtanson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm is working Urtanson over against the cage.
Lindholm digs a right hand underneath Urtanson's ribcage. Urtanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindholm lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindholm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lindholm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Lindholm's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Urtanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urtanson lands a body punch.
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!
Urtanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Urtanson blocking some punches.
Urtanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindholm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Urtanson up against the cage.
Lindholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urtanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindholm swings for the body but Urtanson moves out of range.
A big left from Lindholm misses.
Urtanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urtanson. Lindholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindholm misses with a low kick.
Urtanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindholm wants to clinch but Urtanson slips to the side
and Urtanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urtanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindholm on the side of the head.
Urtanson drops his hands momentarily and Lindholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urtanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urtanson tries to counter by clinching up but Lindholm breaks away and moves out of range.
Lindholm tries to clinch up.
Urtanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olli Lindholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urtanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindholm.
Lindholm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lindholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindholm is looking to chop away at Urtanson's legs.
Urtanson throws a big shot that misses.
Urtanson staying out of range there.
As Lindholm tries to get set, Urtanson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lindholm manages to avoid the attempt.
Urtanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urtanson slips a straight right by Lindholm.
Urtanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urtanson is looking to counter punch.
Lindholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Urtan Urtanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindholm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urtanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Urtanson misses.
Urtanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindholm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urtanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urtanson.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Urtanson.
Lindholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urtanson tries to throw a body punch but Lindholm avoids it by throwing Urtanson back against the cage.
Urtanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lindholm on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm slows down the pace here.
Lindholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urtanson misses with a punch to the body.
Lindholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Urtanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindholm.
Lindholm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lindholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urtanson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Urtanson.
A short body shot lands from Urtanson as the two fighters clinch.
Lindholm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Urtanson up against the cage.
Urtanson misses with some punches.
Lindholm looking to stall.
Urtanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urtanson.
A short body shot lands from Urtanson as the two fighters clinch.
Lindholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urtanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urtanson.
Lindholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urtanson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olli Lindholm.
Well Lindholm 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Lindholm!
Our winner, Olli Lindholm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bad Man (ranked 1409 p4p, 173 weight class) and Island Fighter (ranked 1558 p4p, 196 weight class). Island Fighter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
27
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Bad Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Island Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter lands with a kick to the temple. Bad Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Bad Man with that takedown attempt.
Fighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Bad Man steps away.
Bad Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
Bad Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bad Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Bad Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.
Bad Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bad Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bad Man.
Bad Man misses with a takedown
and Fighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Fighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bad Man doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bad Man shoots and misses
and Fighter counters with a two punch combo.
Fighter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bad Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bad Man is standing up over Fighter. Fighter looks to escape but Bad Man dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Man looking to control but instead Fighter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bad Man is looking for a kimura here.
Bad Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fighter is just riding it out for now. Bad Man eventually gives up the hold.
Bad Man is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to stand up here but Bad Man is controlling him well.
Bad Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bad Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Bad Man sits in half guard.
Bad Man moves nicely into side control.
Bad Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Bad Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bad Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bad Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fighter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter is trying to buck Bad Man off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bad Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bad Man has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bad Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fighter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Fighter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bad Man fails with the takedown
and Fighter counters by moving into the clinch.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Mans head.
Bad Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Gus Bad Man has been cut.
Fighter pushes Bad Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bad Man backwards.
Fighter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Mans head.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bad Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Mans head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter with a knee to the head.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter presses Bad Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter presses Bad Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fighter gets through Bad Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bad Man's face.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Fighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter gets through Bad Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bad Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bad Man or not.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter landing knees to the head.
Fighter crunches a lovely knee into Bad Man's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter cracks Bad Man with a nice body shot.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bad Man or not.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
A short left from Fighter.
Fighter gets through Bad Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Bad Man's ribcage. Bad Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bad Man's face.
Fighter landing knees to the head.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Bad Man's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus Bad Man'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bad Man shoots and misses
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Island Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter forces Bad Man back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Fighter.
Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bad Man tries to pull guard but Fighter holds him up against the cage and eventually Bad Man drops back down to his feet.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bad Man backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bad Man backwards.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter lands a right hand.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bad Man backwards.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bad Man.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Bad Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bad Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bad Man or not.
Fighter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Fighter.
A short right from Fighter.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Island Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter crunches a lovely knee into Bad Man's ribcage.
Fighter lands a right hand.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Bad Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter drops Bad Man with a big knee straight up the middle! Bad Man is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bad Man is rocked!
Gus Bad Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bad Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bad Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bad Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Bad Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Bad Man's belly button to the back.
Gus Bad Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bad Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
Bad Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fighter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Fighter!
A victorious Island Fighter 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
