 |
SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Veidt (ranked 1291 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 139 p4p, 207 weight class). Veidt comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Weaponry. Marcus Aurelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
157
11 - 6 - 0 |
|
167 cm
32
148
14 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Veidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veidt moves into the clinch.
Veidt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aureliuss head.
Veidt misses with a punch to the body.
Veidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veidt tries to clinch up.
Veidt tries to clinch up.
As Veidt backs off Aurelius throws a huge counter combo but Veidt manages to avoid it all.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veidt tries to clinch up.
Aurelius throws a nice looking combination but Veidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
Andy Veidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aurelius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veidt clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aurelius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Veidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veidt scores with a shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Andy Veidt has been cut.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aurelius is looking for the big counter here.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Veidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Veidt tries to clinch up
and Aurelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veidt tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veidt rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the cage.
Veidt manages to break the clinch.
Veidt drives through and clinches with Aurelius against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aurelius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
Veidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veidt slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
Veidt gets tackled into the cage by Aurelius. Aurelius maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veidt slowing the pace effectively.
Veidt breaks the clinch.
Veidt gets a clinch.
Veidt trying to control the position but instead, Aurelius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veidt into the cage.
Veidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Veidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius trying to land knees to the body.
Aurelius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veidt avoids the elbow strike from Aurelius, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Veidt.
Veidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veidt clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage.
Veidt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Veidt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aurelius's efforts to push away.
Aurelius is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veidt managing to block the knees to the body from Aurelius.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veidt as Aurelius tries to tie him up.
Veidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aurelius tries to throw a body punch but Veidt avoids it by throwing Aurelius back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veidt.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.
Veidt breaks from the clinch.
Veidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Aurelius misses.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veidt is looking to clinch but Aurelius is avoiding it.
Veidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aurelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veidt.
Veidt moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Veidt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veidt closes the distance but Aurelius moves to the side
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelius, as that shot connected.
Veidt rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the cage.
Veidt misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
Aurelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veidt is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veidt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aurelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelius circles away.
Aurelius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veidt moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
Aurelius throws out a counter right but Veidt avoids it with no problem.
Veidt wants to clinch up but Aurelius keeps it at a distance.
Veidt moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Aurelius. Beautiful body shot.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Aurelius.
Aurelius moves into the clinch successfully.
Veidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aurelius.
Veidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veidt misses with a punch to the body.
Veidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veidt pushes Aurelius up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veidt breaks from the clinch.
Andy Veidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelius throws a series of punches but Veidt avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veidt closes the distance and pushes Aurelius back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Veidt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
Veidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelius cracks a nice hook into Veidt's ribs.
Veidt is looking to clinch.
Veidt closes the distance but Aurelius moves to the side
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veidt tries to clinch there but Aurelius circles away.
Veidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aurelius lands with a shot to the body.
Veidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
Aurelius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veidt tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aurelius! But no joy.
Aurelius misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Veidt avoids the punch easily.
Veidt takes one to the side of the head.
Veidt is looking to clinch.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Aurelius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aurelius counters with a crisp one two that drops Veidt! Aurelius thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veidt to his feet! Veidt is in big trouble!
 Veidt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veidt darts in trying to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Veidt badly! Aurelius follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Veidt out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Aurelius finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bate Pepo (ranked 578 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 92 p4p, 215 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
175
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
178 cm
48
171
31 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bate Pepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepo tries to counter with a takedown but Poggle is quick to defend against it.
Poggle throws a body punch but Pepo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poggle misses the target.
Poggle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Pepo. Those never looked like landing.
Poggle fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poggle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepo.
Pepo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poggle circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepo. Poggle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poggle unleashes a big counter combination but Pepo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepo throws a series of punches but Poggle moves out of range.
Pepo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poggle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pepo misses with an uppercut.
Poggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepo.
Pepo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pepo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poggle slips a jab and a cross from Pepo.
A swing and a miss from Poggle.
Pepo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepo pushes Poggle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepo prevents a body shot from Poggle.
A short right from Pepo.
Poggle misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle tries to work over Pepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepo's elbow.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Poggle misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Poggle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poggle misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Pepo on the inside.
Pepo lands a hook that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Poggle fails to land.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle misses with a body punch.
Poggle misses with a punch to the body.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poggle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepo blocks an uppercut.
Pepo prevents a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepo lands an uppercut.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Pepo.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Pepo controls the action.
Poggle misses with a punch on the inside.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pepo on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepo digs a right hand underneath Poggle's ribcage. Poggle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bate Pepo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Pepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poggle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poggle misses with an uppercut.
Pepo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepo's elbow.
Pepo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poggle or not.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Pepo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepo controls his hands.
Pepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poggle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Poggle misses with some punches.
Pepo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bate Pepo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poggle misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle tries to work over Pepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepo.
Pepo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poggle tries a body shot but Pepo blocks it.
Pepo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Poggle is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle.
Poggle is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepo finish him?
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepo's elbow.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle seems to have recovered his senses.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Pepo controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepo is leaning against Poggle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepo prevents a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle misses with some punches.
Pepo prevents a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle tries a body shot but Pepo blocks it.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Pepo lands a right hand.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepo lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Pepo lands a right hand.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poggle misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepo gets through Poggle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Pepo pushes Poggle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poggle misses with the head strike.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poggle tries to work over Pepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepo lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepo.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepo.
Poggle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pepo as the two fighters clinch.
Poggle misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pepo.
Pepo lands a hook that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Pepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bate Pepo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pepo swinging wildly here.
Pepo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepo clinches up against the cage.
Poggle tries a body shot but Pepo blocks it.
Pepo lands with a short shot to the head.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepo's elbow.
Pepo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo is working Poggle over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepo.
Pepo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poggle tries to work over Pepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepo lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepo.
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poggle tries to work over Pepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poggle misses with a punch on the inside.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle misses with the head strike.
Pepo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poggle or not.
Poggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pepo.
Pepo blocks a body shot from Poggle.
Pepo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Poggle misses with a punch on the inside.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepo lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepo.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepo.
Poggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepo controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Pepo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poggle backwards.
Pepo loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Poggle senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bate Pepo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 1371 p4p, 640 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 182 p4p, 89 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Skillz Kneeland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
46
157
18 - 25 - 0 |
|
175 cm
28
156
20 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland unleashes a big counter combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kneeland throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wai Ping pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
Wai Ping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneeland misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick
and Kneeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping looks to land a combination. Kneeland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kneeland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Kneeland.
Wai Ping misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Kneeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wai Ping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wai Ping gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wai Ping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kneeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Kneeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kneeland gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland gave a mention to Waste of Money Nutrition lol in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win 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
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 1117 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 154 p4p, 170 weight class). Castellana's entrance music is Good night. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miki Viki enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
30
165
13 - 10 - 0 |
|
170 cm
37
160
31 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viki has time to react.
 It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Viki saw that one coming.
Viki feints a counter leg kick.
Castellana walks into a stiff left hand from Viki.
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Viki ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
We've been told by Castellana's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Viki.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viki doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Viki moved out of range nicely.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Viki looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viki blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Castellana slips a jab from Viki.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Viki thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
An inside leg kick from Castellana misses.
Castellana drives through and clinches with Viki against the cage.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Viki avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Viki is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viki tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana is stalling here.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viki tries to keep at a distance but Castellana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viki blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Castellana keeps him there for the moment.
Castellana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Viki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Castellana won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viki.
Viki takes a shot to the head.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viki tries to bum rush Castellana with a series of wild strikes but Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castellana defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana slips under a jab from Viki.
Viki swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves in looking to clinch but Viki pushes him off.
Viki is looking to land body kicks.
Castellana with a jab.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot by Viki.
Castellana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viki lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
Viki drops Castellana with a beautiful combination! Castellana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Viki is looking for the KO!
Castellana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Castellana falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miki Viki!
During a confident post fight interview, Miki Viki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1025 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 32 p4p, 48 weight class). Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
41
285
33 - 19 - 0 |
|
207 cm
25
273
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akinaga sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akinaga throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Lesnar's belly button to the back.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga lands with a hook. Lesnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akinaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Akinaga. That snapped Lesnar's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Akinaga. That snapped Lesnar's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar has Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar has Akinaga pressed against the cage, preventing Akinaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akinaga is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akinaga.
Akinaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Lesnar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Akinaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Akinaga. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Akinaga is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar slips a jab from Akinaga.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Akinaga is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Akinaga.
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!
Akinaga lands a jab.
Akinaga connects with the punch.
Akinaga misses with a combination
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Akinaga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lesnar is now in half guard.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Akinaga looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akinaga to his feet.
Nice body punch from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akinaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinaga misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Akinaga is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow.
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lesnar stands up.
Akinaga throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akinaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akinaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar works over Akinaga with some ground and pound from guard.
Akinaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akinaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akinaga's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akinaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Akinaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Akinaga struggling a bit here.
Akinaga is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar cracks Akinaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnar working the body and head with strikes.
Akinaga is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akinaga misses the body punch
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akinaga!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akinaga to stand up.
Akinaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akinaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Akinaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akinaga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lesnar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lesnar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnar.
Lesnar gets through Akinaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Akinaga trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akinaga into the cage.
Lesnar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akinaga being controlled against the cage.
Akinaga tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Akinaga back against the cage.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Akinaga working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Lesnar.
Akinaga is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesnar.
Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akinaga can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Akinaga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Akinaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesnar momentarily.
Lesnar clinches.
Lesnar lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar swings for the body but Akinaga moves out of range.
Mark Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akinaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akinaga won't be happy with that.
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!
Akinaga is trying to escape the position but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Akinaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akinaga is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar has control of an arm but Akinaga manages to advance to Lesnar's back!
Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but Akinaga has full control of the position and if anything, Lesnar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Akinaga throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinaga cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
Akinaga thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akinaga misses with a jab to the body
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akinaga won't be happy with that.
Lesnar stands up.
Akinaga scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Akinaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar is standing up over Akinaga. Akinaga looks to escape but Lesnar dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar takes a little break here. Akinaga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Akinaga throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar tries to kick Akinaga off but Akinaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnar has hold of Akinaga's hands but Akinaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akinaga stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar has one foot on Akinaga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Akinaga throws a left and a right that both miss
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnar prevents Akinaga from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar gets to his feet. Akinaga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Akinaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lesnar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lesnar lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lesnar.
Akinaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akinaga regains guard immediately.
Akinaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akinaga's guard.
Akinaga is wriggling around but Lesnar manages to pass to half guard.
Akinaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar decides to return to a standing position.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar slips a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Akinaga stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinaga scores with a nice right hand.
Akinaga throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Akinaga didn't expect that.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akinaga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akinaga working a defensive guard but Lesnar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akinaga to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Akinaga there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lesnar!
After the fight, Mark Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 1089 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Quintet Tarantino (ranked 148 p4p, 146 weight class). Hakekia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nation Of Violence . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quintet Tarantino was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
38
170
21 - 14 - 0 |
|
173 cm
27
158
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quintet Tarantino!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarantino doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarantino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Tarantino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to stall here but Hakekia recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Hakekia controlling the position.
Tarantino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakekia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia slips a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarantino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A left and a right from Tarantino both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarantino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Tarantino.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've been informed that Tarantino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarantino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Tarantino misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Tarantino 's knee.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Tarantino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Hakekia
and Tarantino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep here but Tarantino controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Tarantino throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Hakekia pushes his legs off easily.
Tarantino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hakekia stays in close to Tarantino's body and controls the position.
Tarantino controls Hakekia momentarily but Hakekia frees himself.
Tarantino is working an open guard so Hakekia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarantino doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Tarantino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarantino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarantino's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
Hakekia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Hakekia as Tarantino shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Tarantino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarantino. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tarantino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Hakekia counters with a big head kick but Tarantino shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hakekia defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarantino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarantino loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses the jab.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Tarantino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarantino down.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino slips under a jab.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino shoots for a takedown but Hakekia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
Tarantino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Tarantino moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Hakekia connects with a looping right hand.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Tarantino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarantino goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia sizes up Tarantino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino misses with a body punch
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarantino takes one to the side of the head.
Tarantino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: After 2 Hard Loss At 170, Feels Good To Be Back At My Natural Weight , Great To Win On My 38th Birthday.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 881 p4p, 446 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 129 p4p, 70 weight class). Kawulski comes into the arena with DMX - Slippin blaring out of the sound system. Aleksander Kawulski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Garik Andonian's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
48
180
22 - 10 - 0 |
|
187 cm
38
176
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Andonian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawulski jumps guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kawulski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawulski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Andonian looking for a sweep. Not yet Andonian, not yet.
Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawulski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andonian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawulski, into his guard.
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andonian is one step ahead there.
Andonian wanted to stand there but Kawulski had control of the position.
Kawulski is looking for a triangle but Andonian pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kawulski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andonian is aware though and is defending well.
Kawulski striking from the bottom here.
Andonian wants to stand but Kawulski is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawulski is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
Kawulski looking to pass the guard.
Andonian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches.
Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andonian seems keen to control Kawulski's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski landing with the ground and pound.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andonian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawulski postures up in Andonian's guard and throws a big left but Andonian blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Andonian's brow.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski is pushing down on Andonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is looking to escape.
Kawulski tries to pass to full mount but Andonian defends it.
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian gets full guard.
Kawulski trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
That's time! Kawulski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andonian.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andonian sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andonian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Andonian is quick to defend against it.
Andonian with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian moves into the clinch.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Andonian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawulski drops back down to his feet.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawulski prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski takes a shot to the head.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Kawulski misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawulski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andonian can turn it around.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks it.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian misses with a knee strike.
Kawulski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andonian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andonian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Kawulski tries to score a body lock takedown but Andonian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian presses Kawulski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian tries to work over Kawulski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Andonian.
Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawulski has picked Andonian up - he's going for a ride! Kawulski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andonian tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control.
Kawulski prevents Andonian from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian moves into full guard.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andonian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawulski is controlling him.
Andonian pulls Kawulski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawulski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away.
Andonian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Kawulski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawulski blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
Andonian lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian.
It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut.
Kawulski struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kawulski to work.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski looking to stall.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawulski.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawulski stalling in the clinch but Andonian improves position.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Andonian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Andonian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
A short left from Andonian.
Kawulski is rocked!
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andonian has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kawulski - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Andonian, and another! Kawulski is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Garik Andonian!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 339 p4p, 711 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 44 p4p, 111 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
36
190
27 - 17 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
195
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov scores with the left hand. Menezes knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Popkov.
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Menezes is keen to just control but Popkov is a slippery customer.
Popkov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Popkov is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Popkov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes controlling the action here.
Popkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popkov's head.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menezes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menezes content to control rather than advance.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Popkov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popkov won't allow Menezes to pass to mount.
Menezes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Popkov is having none of it.
Popkov tries to kick Menezes off but Menezes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes feints and as Popkov raises his hands in defense, Menezes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menezes throwing strikes from guard but Popkov blocks nicely.
Popkov wants to stand and escape but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Popkov keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Menezes won't allow Popkov to get back to his feet.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Popkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Popkov is working away.
Popkov is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Menezes has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Popkov is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 550 p4p, 515 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 75 p4p, 69 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen True Blood as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
26
165
14 - 8 - 0 |
|
180 cm
32
164
23 - 12 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse throws a big shot that misses.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stackhouse misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Stackhouse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele moves into range and clinches up with Stackhouse .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Stackhouse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stackhouse doesn't seem phased though.
Perkele clinches up with Stackhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Perkele.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Stackhouse tries to circle away but Perkele has him pinned against the cage.
Stackhouse is trying to force a seperation but Perkele has the dominant position.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stackhouse s head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Stackhouse misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Stackhouse working hard to break the clinch.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Stackhouse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stackhouse can turn it around.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stackhouse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Stackhouse improves position.
Stackhouse lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Stackhouse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stackhouse lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stackhouse lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Stackhouse blocks the leg kick.
Perkele cracks Stackhouse with a good jab.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body kick.
Stackhouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perkele duly obliges.
Stackhouse lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stackhouse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stackhouse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stackhouse throws a sloppy head kick
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stackhouse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stackhouse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stackhouse connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Stackhouse there.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Stackhouse backs away, Perkele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stackhouse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stackhouse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perkele eats them both and turns towards Stackhouse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stackhouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stackhouse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stackhouse connects with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Stackhouse .
A shot to the liver by Stackhouse . Beautiful body shot.
Stackhouse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Stackhouse 's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Stackhouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Perkele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Stackhouse manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stackhouse connects with a looping right hand.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stackhouse just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the jab.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Stackhouse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele cracks Stackhouse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stackhouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Stackhouse avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Stackhouse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Donk. Perkele catches Stackhouse right on the button with a cross.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Stackhouse .
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Perkele misses.
A shot to the body from Stackhouse misses
and Perkele counters with a good low kick that Stackhouse was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele tries to clinch but Stackhouse is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Stackhouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perkele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stackhouse is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkele drops Stackhouse with a straight right hand, right on the button! Perkele follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ispa Perkele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jason Stackhouse was interviewed post fight and said 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 1045 p4p, 219 weight class) and Keone Kapisi (ranked 34 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
29
300
10 - 4 - 0 |
|
190 cm
34
280
19 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Keone Kapisi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kapisi.
Donovan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Donovan.
Kapisi rushes Donovan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kapisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
Kapisi defending well as Donovan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Kapisi.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donovan moves away.
Kapisi is stalking Donovan. Donovan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kapisi, and it's lights out! Donovan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mile High logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
