 |
WCE Rebirth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Lopez swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
Riley slips under a jab from Lopez.
Riley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riley cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley postures up.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riley counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Riley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez is trying to keep Riley in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riley pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Riley!
Riley wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Riley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lopez throws some wild stikes that Riley manages to avoid easily.
Lopez tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Lopez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riley is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lopez looking to finish with strikes here!
Riley is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riley is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
Riley manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Riley, under a barage of strikes from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Lopez.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riley lands the left hand.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Riley's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley works his way into full mount!
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lopez wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Riley connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riley.
Riley throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Riley throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Riley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is trying to keep Riley in close.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez 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.
Riley postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez looks to clinch
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Lopez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Riley misses.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Riley shakes it off.
Riley cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley counters with a left to the body.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley lands a jab.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Riley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Riley's guard.
Colt Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Riley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Riley!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley has chosen Long Haired Country Boy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Intelligent |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to move into half guard but instead Hurley has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Hurley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hurley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Hurley in his guard.
Hurley slips nicely into half guard.
Hurley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia trying to control here.
Hurley is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Hurley controlling the pace.
Hurley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hurley scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Hurley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia pushes Hurley off looking to stand but Hurley dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurley slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Hurley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hurley trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Hurley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Garcia wants to control but Hurley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hurley moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Hurley doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Hurley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hurley lands a nice forearm strike.
Garcia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Hurley dominated that round.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Hurley.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hurley tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Hurley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is letting Hurley control him for a moment.
Hurley working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hurley tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Hurley is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurley trying to control but Garcia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hurley trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia thows a big elbow that misses.
Hurley is trying to keep Garcia in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.
Hurley fails to land the takedown.
Marcelo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Hurley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a body kick that stops Hurley in his tracks momentarily.
Hurley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Hurley throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurley doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryan Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley is looking to clinch.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Hurley's head but Hurley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurley thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurley as he avoids it easily.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Hurley.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Hurley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hurley lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Hurley wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurley misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.
Garcia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hurley counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Hurley wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Hurley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hurley from controlling successfully.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Hurley is proving a slippery customer.
Hurley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hurley misses with a few strikes there.
Hurley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Hurley tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Bryan Hurley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Hurley slips the punch.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hurley swivels and escapes.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurley moves away.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Hurley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurley throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hurley!
Hurley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hurley is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurley avoid being mounted?
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hurley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is thwarting Hurley's attempts to control the position.
Hurley tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hurley fails with the takedown
and Garcia counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Hurley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Hurley!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Author Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Smecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Author Calzaghe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
21
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Author Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Smecker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smecker.
Smecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calzaghe throws a hook but Smecker blocks it.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Smecker is just out of range.
Smecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like William Smecker has been cut.
Smecker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smecker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calzaghe is holding on to half guard well.
Smecker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calzaghe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smecker.
Smecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calzaghe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calzaghe tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to get to full guard but Smecker has control of the leg.
Calzaghe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smecker.
Smecker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calzaghe defending well though.
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.
Smecker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Calzaghe trying to control from the bottom.
Smecker seems to be working for a kimura but Calzaghe defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smecker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calzaghe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Calzaghe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calzaghe.
Calzaghe swinging wildly here.
Smecker throws a sloppy head kick and Calzaghe moves out of range easily.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzaghe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smecker looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Smecker avoids it well.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smecker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Calzaghe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Smecker throws a leg kick but Calzaghe moved away.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that Smecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Smecker also avoids with ease.
Smecker takes one on the button.
That has opened up William Smecker's cut even more.
Calzaghe throws a jab when Smecker was well out of range.
Calzaghe lands a really nice looking cross but Smecker seems unphased.
Smecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calzaghe scores with a nice right hand.
Author Calzaghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzaghe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calzaghe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smecker's head backwards.
Author Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzaghe swinging wildly here.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Smecker.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smecker moves away.
Calzaghe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The cut above William Smecker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Smecker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smecker at a distance.
Calzaghe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Calzaghe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Author Calzaghe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Smecker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smecker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smecker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calzaghe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smecker is rocked!
Calzaghe lands with a big right hook that stumbles Smecker - he's out on his feet here! Calzaghe follows up with another monster hook that separates Smecker from consciousness! Smecker falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Calzaghe stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Author Calzaghe!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Genovese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genovese comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Song EVer. Eric Genovese has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Genovese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lawson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson tries to clinch but Genovese moves out of range.
Genovese throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Genovese back into the cage.
Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson is trying to drag Genovese to the mat but Genovese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Genovese swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genovese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genovese working aggressively here.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Genovese holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawson drops back down to his feet.
Eric Genovese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lawson.
Genovese is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genovese down to the mat. Genovese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Genovese throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson slips under a jab from Genovese.
Genovese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Genovese circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson tries to clinch but Genovese is having none of it.
Genovese looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Genovese - just one landing.
Genovese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawson has time to react.
Genovese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Lawson misses.
A swing and a miss from Genovese.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Genovese circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genovese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genovese cracks Lawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
A jab from Genovese does it's job there.
Genovese connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genovese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Genovese.
Genovese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawson momentarily.
Genovese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Lawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson moves out of range as Genovese strikes.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Genovese.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Genovese pushes him off.
Lawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Genovese throws a good cross that connects.
Genovese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Genovese throws a series of strikes that have Lawson backpedaling.
Genovese tests Lawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genovese throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genovese scores with a jab to the jaw.
Genovese cracks Lawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Genovese is avoiding it.
Genovese lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Genovese. No joy for Lawson on that attempt.
Lawson looks gassed!
Genovese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawson on the side of the head.
Genovese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genovese looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Genovese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Genovese leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Genovese thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genovese connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genovese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Genovese throws the left hand but Lawson avoids the punch easily.
Genovese lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Genovese misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genovese scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawson in his tracks.
Lawson needs to keep his hands up - Genovese had a free shot at his head there.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genovese.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson shoots in but Genovese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genovese scores with a body shot.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Genovese lands with a hook. Lawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawson needs to keep his hands up - Genovese had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genovese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Genovese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawson doesn't seem phased though.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Genovese circles away.
Eric Genovese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genovese scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Genovese manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genovese bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Genovese sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawson's guard.
Genovese works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Genovese there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Genovese controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Genovese tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Genovese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Genovese scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Genovese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Genovese is avoiding it.
Genovese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Genovese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genovese connects with the punch.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Genovese misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Genovese.
Genovese cracks Lawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Genovese misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Genovese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genovese keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson tries to clinch but Genovese moves out of range.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Genovese lands a head shot.
Genovese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Genovese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genovese has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genovese looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Genovese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Genovese circles away.
Lawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genovese needs to keep his hands up - Lawson had a free shot at his head there.
Genovese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Genovese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genovese dips to his left and cracks Lawson with an uppercut!
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genovese.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genovese.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Genovese with a jab.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Genovese.
Lawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genovese scores with a nice right hand.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genovese keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Genovese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Genovese.
Genovese throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genovese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genovese lands a nice hook to Lawson's body. Lawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genovese swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawson.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Genovese lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Genovese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genovese throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Genovese digs a good body shot into Lawson's ribs.
Genovese throws the left hand but Lawson avoids the punch easily.
Genovese looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Genovese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genovese looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Genovese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genovese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawson tries to clinch but Genovese is having none of it.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Lawson slips a straight right by Genovese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genovese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Genovese keeps it at a distance.
Lawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawson blocks a jab.
Genovese with a nice cross.
Eric Genovese is winning the standup battle so far.
Genovese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Genovese keeps the fight on the outside.
Genovese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawson lands with a straight right. Genovese didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genovese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genovese moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Genovese misses the jab.
Genovese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Genovese connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genovese with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genovese lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Genovese misses its intended target.
Genovese cracks Lawson with a good jab.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Genovese.
Genovese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genovese tests Lawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genovese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Genovese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Genovese swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genovese as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Genovese misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Genovese scores with a four punch combination!
Genovese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Genovese circles away.
Genovese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Genovese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genovese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Genovese throws out a loose jab but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Genovese dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genovese.
Genovese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genovese lands an overhand right.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Genovese is avoiding it.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genovese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genovese.
Jab, jab by Genovese - just one landing.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genovese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Genovese cracks Lawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Genovese swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawson defending well as Genovese loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genovese.
Genovese throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
Genovese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Genovese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Genovese scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Lawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Genovese.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Genovese looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genovese, as that shot connected.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genovese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genovese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawson takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Genovese.
Genovese thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Genovese catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Genovese. That snapped Lawson's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Genovese is avoiding it.
Genovese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Genovese scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Genovese lands with a straight right. Lawson didn't see that one coming.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Genovese circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Genovese keeps it at a distance.
Genovese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genovese lands with a hook. Lawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Genovese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genovese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Genovese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Genovese looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
A slow jab from Genovese misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Genovese misses its intended target.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genovese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genovese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Genovese circles away.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Genovese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genovese.
Genovese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawson on the side of the head.
Genovese clobbers Lawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Genovese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genovese throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genovese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawson moves out of range as Genovese strikes.
Genovese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Genovese scores with a jab. Lawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genovese.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Genovese connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Genovese circles away.
Genovese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genovese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genovese misses with a straight left.
Genovese misses with an uppercut.
Lawson throws a good cross that connects.
Lawson misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Genovese.
Genovese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genovese defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Genovese - just one landing.
Lawson moves out of range as Genovese strikes.
Genovese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genovese looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawson defending well as Genovese loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Genovese circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matt Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Genovese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genovese throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Genovese.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Genovese throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Genovese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawson as he connects with a hook.
Lawson slips a straight right by Genovese.
Genovese tests Lawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genovese throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Genovese as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Genovese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Genovese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Genovese!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Shika Kriston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriston's entrance music is All I Do is Win. A fine choice. Shika Kriston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shika Kriston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Burns!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kriston is defended easily by Burns.
Burns blocks a head kick by Kriston.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kriston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephen Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Kriston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kriston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kriston swings around for an armbar but Burns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kriston's guard.
Kriston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Kriston is keeping the position.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Kriston.
Burns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kriston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kriston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burns!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kriston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Kriston has a good base and remains in mount.
Kriston throws some wild stikes that Burns manages to avoid easily.
Burns holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kriston tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
Burns is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burns wants to control but Kriston is having none of it.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kriston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kriston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kriston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriston looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriston is breathing heavily.
Kriston punching from mount but Burns doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kriston throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burns because Kriston loaded up on that one.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Kriston maintains control.
Kriston trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Kriston thowing shots but they're missing.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kriston misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Kriston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Kriston has a good base and remains in mount.
Kriston lands a heavy elbow.
Kriston misses with a head shot.
Kriston looking to ground and pound but Burns is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kriston throwing strikes here but Burns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shika Kriston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Kriston's knee but Kriston avoids it well.
Kriston gets a takedown into half guard.
Kriston throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Kriston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kriston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriston prevents Burns from standing back up.
Burns holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kriston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriston throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Kriston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kriston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burns wants to stand but Kriston is controlling the position.
Kriston tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns wants to stand but Kriston is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns wants to sweep here but Kriston controlling him for the moment.
Kriston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kriston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kriston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control Kriston's posture but Kriston avoids it.
Kriston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Kriston working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kriston has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burns is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kriston yanks on the arm and Burns is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kriston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shika Kriston!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
23% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
192 cm
27
279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
Marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marshall showed some decent athleticism there.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
Marshall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lytle controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Lytle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lytle defending well though.
Marshall prevents Lytle from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle with a poor takedown
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big head kick from Marshall and Lytle is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Eric Lytle has been cut.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall postures up in Lytle's guard and throws a big left but Lytle blocks it.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Lytle has wrist control.
Marshall is fighting to break Lytle's control of his arms but Lytle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Lytle 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lytle misses with a combination
and Marshall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marshall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lytle's half guard.
Marshall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Lytle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lytle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Marshall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lytle takes a step back to recover.
Marshall scores with a head kick.
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Lytle is defending well.
Marshall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lytle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marshall's guard! Nice work there by Lytle!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lytle defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lytle is aware though and is defending well.
Lytle stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Lytle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lytle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marshall on the ground.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Lytle pushes his legs off easily.
Lytle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Lytle from controlling successfully.
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lytle defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lytle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Marshall wants to stand and escape but Lytle is having none of it.
Lytle postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lytle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lytle trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lytle shoots and misses
and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lytle's guard.
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Lytle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard.
Marshall has his foot on Lytle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lytle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle gets to his feet - Marshall follows without any prompting.
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marshall pushing down on Lytle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lytle trying to control here.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lytle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lytle tries to get out of the position.
Marshall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lytle!
Roan Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lytle tries to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.
Marshall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall with good strikes from the mount here!
Lytle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Lytle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle tries to clinch
and Marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lytle is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lytle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marshall, into his guard.
Lytle stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Lytle controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has momentary wrist control but Lytle slips an elbow through the middle.
Marshall has his foot on Lytle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lytle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle lands a couple of elbows.
Marshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Lytle throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lytle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lytle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lytle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lytle's guard.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lytle's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall won't allow Lytle to get back to his feet.
Lytle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Lytle has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Lytle.
Lytle throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a big head kick but Lytle shrugs it off.
Lytle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lytle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lytle.
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lytle's half guard.
Lytle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roan Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roan Marshall!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mahmoud Denjat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Marley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denjat misses with a hook.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denjat.
Denjat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denjat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denjat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marley looks gassed!
Denjat lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denjat is looking to slow Marley down with leg kicks.
Denjat scores a takedown into full mount!
Denjat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Marley out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Denjat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mahmoud Denjat!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fushibenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalern Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalern Hardt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Fushibenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalern Hardt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardt dives in and grabs Fushibenda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fushibenda pushes down on Hardt's head and hops out.
Fushibenda gets the takedown into side control.
Fushibenda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fushibenda is staying tight to Hardt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hardt is pushing Fushibenda's head away, looking to escape. Fushibenda manages to hold on to the position though.
Fushibenda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fushibenda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardt tries to escape but Fushibenda is in control.
Hardt tries to bench press Fushibenda off him but Fushibenda keeps the position.
Fushibenda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardt's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardt is trying to control Fushibenda's posture but Fushibenda avoids it.
Hardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardt is not content to let Fushibenda control the position.
Fushibenda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fushibenda prevents Hardt from escaping the position.
Fushibenda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fushibenda but great work by Hardt.
Hardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fushibenda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fushibenda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardt looks gassed!
Hardt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fushibenda, who protects the arm well.
Hardt wants to stand but Fushibenda has his arm trapped.
Fushibenda sneaks back into half guard.
Fushibenda looking for submissions off his back.
Fushibenda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fushibenda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardt defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fushibenda is retaining full guard.
Fushibenda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fushibenda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fushibenda is looking for a triangle but Hardt pushes his legs off easily.
Hardt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fushibenda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardt has Fushibenda in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fushibenda forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fushibenda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardt sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fushibenda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardt's head.
Hardt actively working from the bottom here.
Hardt wants to get back to his feet.
Hardt tries to roll over but Fushibenda keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fushibenda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardt is just riding it out for now. Fushibenda eventually gives up the hold.
Hardt tries to get to full guard but Fushibenda has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Fushibenda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fushibenda misses with a hook.
Fushibenda throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardt.
Hardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fushibenda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardt won't be happy with that.
Fushibenda wants to control but Hardt is keeping him busy.
Fushibenda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fushibenda is looking to take a break and control but Hardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jake Fushibenda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fushibenda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hardt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardt tries to improve position but can't.
Hardt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fushibenda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fushibenda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fushibenda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardt tries to improve position but can't.
Fushibenda tries to move to mount but Hardt blocks the move with his legs.
Hardt is looking to reverse the position.
Fushibenda happy to just control the position for now.
Hardt pushes Fushibenda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fushibenda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fushibenda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fushibenda is working to tighten is grip on Hardt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hardt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fushibenda is really squeezing tight and eventually Hardt passes out! Fushibenda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Fushibenda!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between marcus davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaatu Nicto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marcus davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klaatu Nicto's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
201 lbs
11 - 4 - 2 |
|
185 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, marcus davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaatu Nicto!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nicto with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Nicto finds it's way through davis's defenses.
Nicto gets caught flat footed, as davis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
davis trying to control but Nicto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicto is on top in guard.
Nicto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nicto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nicto throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicto throws and elbow that misses. davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nicto's guard. Nice move by davis!
davis stopping the sweep attempt from Nicto.
davis looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis stopping the sweep attempt from Nicto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicto keeping moving, preventing davis from controlling successfully.
davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nicto looking to hit a scissor sweep but davis is one step ahead there.
Nicto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nicto looks gassed!
davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
davis working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis is looking to take a break and control but Nicto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
davis scoring with punches from side control.
davis looks up at the clock and then as Nicto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nicto manages to work his way to half guard, despite davis's best efforts.
davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Nicto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nicto missing with punches from the bottom.
davis is keen to just control but Nicto is a slippery customer.
davis working over Nicto with some ground and pound. Nicto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from davis.
davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nicto wants to improve his position but davis is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nicto is looking for a sweep. davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
davis drops an elbow to the side of Nicto's head.
Nicto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
davis wants to free his trapped foot but Nicto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
davis wants to take a breather but Nicto is having none of it.
Nicto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
davis prevents Nicto from improving his position.
davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
davis trying to control the action but Nicto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicto is looking to improve his position.
Nicto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicto.
Nicto has his foot on davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. davis works his way back into a safe position though.
davis chips away with some ground and pound.
davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
davis slips nicely into half guard.
Nicto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take davis's back!
davis is taking damage to the body and head.
davis turns into Nicto and is now in his guard.
davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nicto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. davis is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcus davis dominated that 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.
davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
davis scores a takedown into full mount!
davis dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
davis looking to secure an arm triangle but Nicto defends it well.
Nicto tries to reverse the position but davis maintains control.
Nicto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
davis landing shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nicto working to try and regain half guard.
Nicto is in a horrible position here. davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
davis is landing with some decent strikes but Nicto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis lands a big shot there that rocks Nicto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nicto working to try and regain half guard.
davis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nicto working to try and regain half guard.
davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nicto is looking to escape.
davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
davis is landing with some decent strikes but Nicto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
davis with a couple of short strikes.
davis landing punches.
Nicto is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nicto is still in real trouble! Can davis finish him?
davis lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nicto's face.
Nicto is working to get back to half guard.
davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nicto is working to get back to half guard.
davis lands a big elbow.
davis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
davis working Nicto over with strikes here.
davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nicto taking shots to the head.
Nicto regains half guard.
Nicto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but davis pulls his head out easily.
davis is trying to control. Nicto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nicto seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicto tries to roll over but davis keeps him under control.
davis working Nicto over with strikes.
Nicto tries to get to full guard but davis has control of the leg.
davis is looking to take a break and control but Nicto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
davis wants to pass the guard but Nicto is defending well.
marcus davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nicto with a poor takedown
and davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicto thinking.
davis lands a jab to Nicto's midsection.
Nicto shoots and misses
enabling davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from davis.
davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klaatu Nicto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by davis.
davis cracks Nicto with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicto misses with a takedown
and davis counters with a nice uppercut.
marcus davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaatu Nicto.
davis connects with a right hand. Nicto shakes it off.
Nicto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and davis counters with a nice kick to the body.
davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
davis scoring well with a low kick there.
davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
davis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
davis landing strikes from the mount.
davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
davis cracks Nicto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nicto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcus davis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
davis digs a good hook to Nicto's body.
Nicto wants to clinch but davis slips to the side
and davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nicto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and davis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nicto really felt that one!
davis misses with a head kick.
Nicto clinches but davis breaks the clinch
and davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicto throws a looping overhand right but davis ducks down to avoid it.
Nicto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicto tries for a takedown but davis circles away easily
and davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by davis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicto keeping moving, preventing davis from controlling successfully.
davis works over Nicto with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
davis controlling from the top position.
davis lands a couple of elbows.
davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
davis works over Nicto with some ground and pound from guard.
davis connects with a couple of short punches.
davis wants to pass the guard but Nicto is keeping the position.
davis wants to control from the top but Nicto keeps moving.
Nicto is looking for a triangle here but davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
davis tries for a kimura but Nicto is defending well.
Nicto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked davis off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
marcus davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
davis covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nicto lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nicto is persistently looking for the submission but davis is defending it well.
davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nicto's guard. Nice work there by davis.
Nicto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
davis is working to get back to half guard.
Klaatu Nicto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis is working hard here to advance position.
Nicto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nicto lands a nice shot to the head.
davis is working to get back to half guard.
Nicto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nicto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nicto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… davis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by davis and Nicto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis keeping his opponent close.
davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nicto is looking to improve his position but davis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcus davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcus davis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDermott has chosen Village People - YMCA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
20
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur McDermott!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Evans feints and as McDermott raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. McDermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by McDermott!
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
McDermott chips away with some ground and pound.
McDermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead McDermott has moved into half guard.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermott.
McDermott prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDermott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDermott on the ground.
McDermott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McDermott trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans has his hands clasped together around McDermott's back. He's all about the action.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDermott lands a nice short elbow.
McDermott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans tries to get to full guard but McDermott has control of the leg.
McDermott is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDermott tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
McDermott is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
McDermott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermott is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, McDermott circles away and we're back to standing.
Arthur McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by McDermott which made him look bad.
McDermott leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans looks for a takedown but McDermott sprawls well.
That's four 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.
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but McDermott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDermott was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDermott pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDermott is on top in guard.
McDermott trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur McDermott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDermott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDermott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDermott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
McDermott has his arm under Evans's chin here. Game over son! McDermott squeezes tightly and Evans is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur McDermott!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
