|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla comes to the cage accompanied by boom!!!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein blocks the body kick.
Padilla tries to land a front kick but Hussein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Padilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Padilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Padilla misses the target.
Hussein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Padilla swivels and escapes.
Padilla misses with a body kick.
Padilla avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Padilla throws the kick towards the body but Hussein avoids it.
Robin Padilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Padilla is just out of range.
Padilla throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Padilla's shoulder, as Padilla tries to avoid the shot.
Hussein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Padilla rather than just go for the knockout.
Padilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussein closes the distance and clinches up with Padilla, looking for a takedown. Hussein pushes Padilla against the cage but Padilla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla drives through with a takedown into Hussein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hussein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Padilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hussein wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla trying to move into half guard but instead Hussein has managed to sweep!
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Padilla throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla 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.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Hussein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Padilla kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein won't allow Padilla to sweep him here.
Hussein throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussein trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Padilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akbar Hussein wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Hussein as Padilla shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Padilla throws a push kick but Hussein slaps the foot to one side.
Padilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Hussein sprawls well. He's pushed Padilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Padilla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hussein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Padilla sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hussein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom here.
Hussein is not content to let Padilla control the position.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom here.
Hussein is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla tries to advance to mount but Hussein instead regains half guard.
Hussein is in trouble now - Padilla has advanced to mount!
Padilla looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Padilla there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hussein tries to hold on but Padilla postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Padilla looking to control but Hussein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilla breaks from Hussein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Padilla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Padilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Padilla slips a straight right by Hussein.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hussein as he avoids it easily.
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hussein sprawls well. Hussein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Padilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Padilla throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Padilla misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Padilla.
Padilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Padilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Padilla slips under a jab from Hussein.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Padilla looks to land a body kick but Hussein moved away.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Padilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussein avoids it really well and circles away.
Padilla defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hussein's waist but Hussein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Padilla off to one side.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Padilla moves away.
Hussein shoots in for a double leg but Padilla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Padilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Padilla.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Hussein slaps away a takedown attempt from Padilla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Padilla dives in and scores a takedown into Hussein's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Padilla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Padilla stands and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla swings around for an armbar but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Padilla's guard.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Padilla looking to control.
Hussein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Padilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Padilla defends easily.
Padilla passes Hussein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla slips a nice elbow through Hussein's hands, connecting with Hussein's forehead.
Padilla trying to control from half guard but Hussein is working away.
Padilla thows a huge punch but Hussein dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein is looking for a sweep. Padilla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Padilla eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein trying to control but Padilla postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Padilla dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Padilla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hussein defends it nicely.
Padilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Padilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Padilla scores with a takedown into Hussein's guard.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robin Padilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Padilla throws an elbow that misses. Hussein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Padilla's guard. Nice move by Hussein!
Hussein tries to free his leg and advance position but Padilla is retaining full guard.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Padilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Padilla's head.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Padilla.
Hussein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Padilla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Padilla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Padilla!
Padilla throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hussein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Padilla seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Padilla looks up at the clock and then as Hussein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Padilla smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilla scores with punches from side control.
Padilla tries to move to full mount but Hussein actually manages to regain half guard.
Padilla is keen to just control but Hussein is a slippery customer.
Padilla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Padilla lands with a punch from half guard.
Padilla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Padilla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein trying to control here.
Padilla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Padilla slips a nice elbow through Hussein's hands, connecting with Hussein's forehead.
Padilla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hussein defending well though.
Padilla lands strikes from half guard.
Padilla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Padilla thows a huge punch but Hussein dodges it nicely.
Padilla works his way into side control.
Padilla is trying to get an arm triangle but Hussein is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hussein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Padilla seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Padilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hussein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Padilla working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Padilla clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Padilla misses with an uppercut. Hussein saw that one coming.
Padilla is looking to land body kicks.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Padilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussein can do to turn this around?
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
Hussein is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Padilla misses with a looping right.
Padilla tries for a takedown but Hussein circles away easily
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Padilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Padilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Padilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hussein pinned against the cage. Hussein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussein gets a double leg takedown into Padilla's guard.
Hussein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hussein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Padilla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Padilla has escaped and now he's on top!
Hussein has momentary wrist control but Padilla slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussein is trying to keep Padilla in close.
Padilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla advances to half guard.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Padilla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Padilla looks to land a strike but Hussein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Padilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussein is keeping the position for now.
Padilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Padilla trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Padilla postures up in Hussein's guard and throws a big left but Hussein blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Padilla defends it easily.
Padilla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilla.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Padilla had his way with Akbar Hussein in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Padilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Padilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hussein counters with a nice body shot.
Hussein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Padilla is fending him off so far but Hussein persists. Nope, Padilla circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Padilla has a takedown stuffed.
Padilla throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hussein defends it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussein lands with a hook. Padilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Padilla avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Padilla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Padilla. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein dives in and grabs Padilla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Padilla pushes down on Hussein's head and hops out.
Padilla closes the distance and clinches up with Hussein, looking for a takedown. Padilla pushes Hussein against the cage but Hussein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akbar Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a jab when Padilla was well out of range.
Padilla misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Padilla slips the punch.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Padilla misses with a straight left.
Padilla throws the kick towards the body but Hussein avoids it.
Padilla tries to work over Hussein's front leg with a kick but Hussein checks it.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Padilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Padilla misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padilla's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussein trying to control from half guard but Padilla is working away.
Hussein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Padilla is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussein is keen to just control but Padilla is a slippery customer.
Hussein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Padilla manages to get to full guard.
Padilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Padilla is keeping the position.
Hussein stands up over Padilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Padilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Padilla, not yet.
Hussein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Padilla is working hard here to advance position.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Padilla's guard.
Robin Padilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilla tries to roll over but Hussein keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akbar Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Padilla 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Padilla!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robin Padilla made sure he mentioned 1337 ANZAC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
