 |
AFC 55 - Christmas Eve Killers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Casgione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
21
203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Casgione!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casgione but Casgione pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casgione tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish scores a takedown into full mount!
Casgione's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fish throws some wild stikes that Casgione manages to avoid easily.
Casgione wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fish fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish wants to control the pace but Casgione is squirming around nicely.
Casgione trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fish looking to control but Casgione is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fish is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Casgione has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Casgione is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Casgione is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Fish controlling from the full mount.
Casgione is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fish misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fish 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.
Fish controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casgione is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Casgione?
Casgione really wants to buck Fish off and get back to his feet.
Fish wants to control the pace but Casgione is squirming around nicely.
Casgione is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Casgione's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Fish wants to control the pace but Casgione is squirming around nicely.
Casgione is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fish throws some wild stikes that Casgione manages to avoid easily.
Fish throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fish throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fish thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish controlling the pace for now.
Casgione is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Fish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Casgione is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fish is controlling him.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish stops Casgione from standing up.
Fish trying to control but Casgione is working from the bottom.
Casgione wants to stand but Fish is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casgione tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casgione lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Aaron Fish has been cut.
Casgione lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casgione is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Casgione as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casgione misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casgione tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casgione moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Casgione throws a front kick that sends Fish stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Fish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Casgione tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casgione looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casgione is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casgione wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Casgione throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fish stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Casgione follows into mount!
Casgione controlling from the full mount.
Casgione stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mike Casgione seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casgione feints a jab and as Fish dips his head, Casgione unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Fish right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Fish falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Casgione smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Casgione!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
19% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smoove Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Arbusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Get Enough of Your Love Baby. Jorge Arbusto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smoove Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Arbusto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arbusto sprawls well initially but Bee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bee seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Arbusto has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbusto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bee wants to control from the top but Arbusto keeps moving.
Bee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arbusto is proving hard to escape from.
Arbusto wants to stand up but Bee is controlling him.
Arbusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbusto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Arbusto 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arbusto avoids a kick to the body.
Arbusto throws a body kick the misses
and Bee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arbusto looks gassed!
Arbusto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge Arbusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bee swings for the body but Arbusto moves out of range.
Bee lands a brutal head kick. Arbusto looks out on his feet and Bee throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Smoove Bee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thalies Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Taparoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thalies Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tap Taparoo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taparoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taparoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Taparoo is proving a slippery customer.
Taparoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taparoo is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Taparoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Taparoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to control Taparoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Taparoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taparoo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tap Taparoo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Byant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
172 cm
19
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Byant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Swift!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byant tries to clinch there but Swift circles away.
Swift looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Byant!
Byant is trying to escape the mount.
Swift trying to control but Byant is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swift trying to control but Byant is having none of it.
Byant in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byant taking shots to the head.
Byant is desperately trying to improve his position but Swift has a good base and remains in mount.
Byant is working hard here to advance position.
Swift wants to control the pace but Byant is squirming around nicely.
Byant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swift tries to control but Byant wriggling away.
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.
Byant tries to reverse the position but Swift maintains control.
Byant is squirming around, avoiding Swift's attempts to control the action.
Byant is trying desperately to improve position.
Swift looking to control but Byant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swift controlling the pace for now.
Byant regains half guard.
Byant wants to improve his position but Swift is controlling well.
Byant looking for submissions off his back.
Byant is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is nestled in close to Byant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift wants to pass to mount but Byant is defending the position.
Swift performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Byant actively working from the bottom here.
Swift content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swift trying to control from half guard but Byant is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swift throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four 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.
Byant tries a low kick but Swift avoids it.
Swift attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swift gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Swift dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swift tries to land a front kick but Byant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byant misses with a low kick.
Byant misses with a straight right.
Byant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swift swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byant swivels and escapes.
Byant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swift as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byant misses with a straight left.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swift tries for a takedown but Byant circles away easily
and Byant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift trying to control from the bottom.
Byant is working for a kimura but Swift is defending it quite comfortably.
Byant is working for a kimura but Swift is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swift defends it well.
Swift is pressing down on Byant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Swift looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
Swift trying to keep a closed guard but Byant is proving a slippery customer.
Byant tries to free his leg and advance position but Swift is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byant stuffs the takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.
James Byant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Swift.
Swift thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Byant shoots and misses
and Swift decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byant's guard.
Swift sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Byant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Byant 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!
Swift tries to work over Byant's front leg with a kick but Byant checks it.
Eric Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Byant thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift takes a swing at Byant's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byant tries to avoid it but Swift manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byant to the ground. Byant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Byant feints and as Swift raises his hands in defense, Byant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Byant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Byant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swift tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swift is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift can't keep his opponent in guard - Byant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byant is looking for a kimura here.
Swift tries to get to full guard but Byant has control of the leg.
Swift throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Byant is working for a kimura but Swift is defending it quite comfortably.
Byant 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byant is looking for a kimura but Swift is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byant to get the leverage.
Swift keeping hold of Byant's head, controlling as best he can.
Byant seems to be working for a kimura but Swift defends the submission attempt.
Byant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swift wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Byant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swift doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byant.
Swift wants to control but Byant is keeping busy.
Byant is working for a submission of some sort.
Swift regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byant stands up and waves to Swift to follow him.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Byant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byant 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Byant!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
25% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hallquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
19
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
24
150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Hallquist!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallquist shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hallquist circles away easily
so Hallquist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hallquist manages to get himself to full guard.
Hallquist is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hallquist working a defensive guard here.
Hallquist wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hallquist trying to control here.
Johnson is tying to control. Hallquist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Hallquist seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
Johnson wants to control but Hallquist is keeping him busy.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hallquist is defending well.
Hallquist gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hallquist has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hallquist looks gassed!
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallquist wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hallquist has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallquist wants to escape the position.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hallquist is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hallquist won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hallquist is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Cambiasso's leg but Cambiasso calmly moves out of range.
Cambiasso shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Alves throws a leg kick but Cambiasso checks it.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambiasso circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves wants to land a leg kick but Cambiasso is out of range.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambiasso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Cambiasso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alves misses with the combination.
Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Cambiasso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Cambiasso pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves stalling in the clinch.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cambiasso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
Cambiasso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cambiasso slips a jab from Alves.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cambiasso counters with a body kick that stops Alves in his tracks momentarily.
Cambiasso shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves wants to land a leg kick but Cambiasso is out of range.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Cambiasso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a lazy head kick
and Cambiasso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alves wants to break free but Cambiasso has control.
Cambiasso effectively controlling the action here.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Cambiasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cambiasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Alves prevents Cambiasso from breaking the clinch.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Cambiasso pulls guard successfully.
Cambiasso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cambiasso is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! nice BJJ there by Cambiasso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Esteban Cambiasso!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Link Gatez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Chong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatez shoots in and drives through. Chong sprawls well.
Chong just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Chong.
It looks like Link Gatez has been cut.
Chong misses with a looping right.
Chong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gatez.
A slow jab from Chong misses its intended target.
Gatez clinches up with Chong and pushes him back against the cage.
Chong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chong clinches but Gatez breaks the clinch
and Gatez counters with a left and a right that stings Chong.
Chong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gatez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chong's guard now.
Gatez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gatez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gatez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gatez won't allow Chong to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gatez has Chong in his guard.
Gatez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chong has his hands clasped together but Gatez extends an breaks Chong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gatez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Link Gatez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhoaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Tuhoaja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teppo Tuhoaja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuhoaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machete is looking to clinch but Tuhoaja is avoiding it.
Tuhoaja looks to throw the jab but Machete is out of range.
Tuhoaja lands a jab.
Tuhoaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhoaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Tuhoaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machete really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuhoaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuhoaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machete moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuhoaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhoaja motions for Machete to come forward. Tuhoaja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Tuhoaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuhoaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuhoaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machete is fending him off so far but Tuhoaja persists. Nope, Machete circles away and we're back to standing.
Machete tries to clinch there but Tuhoaja circles away.
Machete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuhoaja misses with an uppercut. Machete saw that one coming.
Tuhoaja throws a looping overhand right but Machete ducks down to avoid it.
Machete fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Tuhoaja misses.
That's two 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.
Tuhoaja tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machete fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machete uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuhoaja.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuhoaja throws a shot from downtown. Machete moves away and avoids it.
Tuhoaja is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tuhoaja misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Machete blocks the low kick.
Tuhoaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuhoaja circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhoaja throws a hook but Machete blocks it.
Tuhoaja feints and as Machete raises his hands in defense, Tuhoaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuhoaja passes into half guard.
Tuhoaja trying to pass the guard but Machete defending well.
Machete actively working from the bottom here.
Tuhoaja wants to pass the guard but Machete is defending well.
Machete pushes Tuhoaja off looking to stand but Tuhoaja dives back in and keeps control.
Tuhoaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Machete looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machete is breathing heavily.
Tuhoaja wants to free his trapped foot but Machete is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhoaja is looking for a kimura but Machete is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuhoaja to get the leverage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Tuhoaja.
Tuhoaja tries for a takedown but Machete circles away easily
and Machete counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machete.
Machete keeps control of Tuhoaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuhoaja tries for a takedown but Machete manages to get underhooks.
LieHarder Machete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhoaja.
Machete trying to land knees to the body.
Tuhoaja wants to break free but Machete has control.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machete. Tuhoaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machete clinches with his opponent.
Tuhoaja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tuhoaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuhoaja avoiding damage as Machete throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhoaja dominated that 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.
Nice defenses there by Machete.
Tuhoaja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuhoaja misses with a leg kick
and Machete counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machete is thwarting Tuhoaja's attempts to control the position.
Tuhoaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuhoaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machete wants to stand but Tuhoaja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machete trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhoaja is looking for a triangle but Machete pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuhoaja has his foot on Machete's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machete works his way back into a safe position though.
Tuhoaja is working an open guard so Machete takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tuhoaja waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Machete.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Tuhoaja.
Machete tries to clinch up but Tuhoaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuhoaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machete circles away.
Tuhoaja waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Machete.
Tuhoaja thows a leg kick but Machete checks it
and Machete counters with a thumping low kick.
Tuhoaja waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Machete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhoaja throws a head kick that misses
and Machete counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tuhoaja thows a leg kick but Machete checks it
and Machete counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Tuhoaja misses with a straight right.
Machete needs to keep his hands up - Tuhoaja had a free shot at his head there.
Tuhoaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machete scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tuhoaja is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete throwing shots but Tuhoaja is blocking nicely.
Tuhoaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuhoaja.
Machete has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuhoaja is proving hard to escape from.
Tuhoaja looking for a guillotine here but Machete defends easily.
Machete has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuhoaja is proving hard to escape from.
Tuhoaja throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Tuhoaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machete can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machete drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tuhoaja dives on top into guard.
Tuhoaja postures up in Machete's guard and throws a big left but Machete blocks it.
Machete is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuhoaja trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Machete is trying to keep Tuhoaja in close.
Machete throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tuhoaja uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Tuhoaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuhoaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tuhoaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Teppo Tuhoaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuhoaja is tying to control. Machete wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machete tries to kick Tuhoaja off in order to stand up. Tuhoaja Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tuhoaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machete, who protects the arm well.
Machete wants to get back to his feet but Tuhoaja drags him back down.
Tuhoaja connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Machete some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Tuhoaja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tuhoaja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuhoaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machete tries to escape but Tuhoaja is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete dodges the ground and pound from Tuhoaja.
Tuhoaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Machete is defending well.
Machete is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tuhoaja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Machete is trying to work for a sweep but Tuhoaja has mounted him!
Tuhoaja scoring with strikes but Machete is staying in there.
Machete is squirming around, avoiding Tuhoaja's attempts to control the action.
Machete is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Machete really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machete tries to reverse the position but Tuhoaja maintains control.
Teppo Tuhoaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Machete is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tuhoaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machete is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuhoaja content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tuhoaja controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Teppo Tuhoaja just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuhoaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
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.
Tuhoaja throws a leg kick
and Machete counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuhoaja's guard now.
Tuhoaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machete manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuhoaja stops Machete from standing up.
Tuhoaja pushing down on Machete's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuhoaja controlling the action here.
Machete tries to kick Tuhoaja off but Tuhoaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LieHarder Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machete looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhoaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuhoaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhoaja!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Whoomp There it is. Orlando Sackett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
261 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
210 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluco tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Maluco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maluco wants to break free but Sackett has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sackett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maluco's brow.
Maluco is trying to break free.
Sackett keeps control of Maluco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maluco avoids a wild elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Maluco throws a one two combo.
Maluco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Maluco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Maluco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maluco avoids the elbow strike from Sackett, against the cage.
Sackett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Waldir Maluco has been cut.
Maluco looks gassed!
Maluco pulls guard effortlessly.
Sackett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sackett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maluco, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett clinches up with Maluco and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluco takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Sackett.
Maluco avoids the elbow strike from Sackett, against the cage.
Maluco blocks an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett lands an elbow inside that Maluco shrugs off.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses.
Maluco takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Waldir Maluco's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Waldir Maluco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maluco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Waldir Maluco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sackett lands an elbow just above Maluco 's eye.
Sackett lands an elbow just above Maluco 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Waldir Maluco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orlando Sackett!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gina Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
22
147 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
173 cm
20
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gina Carano!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano is looking to clinch.
Masilungan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carano.
Carano tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
Carano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carano tries to clinch but Masilungan is having none of it.
Carano tries to clinch there but Masilungan circles away.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gina Carano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano wants to clinch.
Carano tries to clinch there but Masilungan circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick and Masilungan moves out of range easily.
Carano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carano takes one on the button.
Carano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masilungan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carano wants to get back to his feet.
Carano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Masilungan.
Masilungan is stalling in the full guard.
Masilungan 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.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Carano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
Masilungan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carano is looking to stand up but Masilungan isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masilungan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masilungan gets to his feet. Carano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan punishes Carano's body with a nice straight punch.
Carano doesn't manage to clinch there - Masilungan circles away.
Carano misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Carano misses with a straight right.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Carano.
Carano looks to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut.
Carano scores with a leg kick.
Masilungan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Carano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carano throws a body kick the misses
and Masilungan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carano throws a lazy head kick
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Carano tries to clinch
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Carano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Carano closes the distance but Masilungan moves to the side
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Carano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carano tries to clinch but Masilungan moves away
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Carano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carano tries a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Carano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Masilungan's head.
Carano wants to clinch
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Masilungan lands with a right hand.
Carano tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
Masilungan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jesh Masilungan has been cut.
Masilungan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carano takes a step back to recover.
Carano tries to clinch but Masilungan moves away
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Carano.
Carano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carano darts in trying to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Carano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carano's head.
Masilungan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carano if he has to take too many more of those.
Carano wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
Carano tries to clinch
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carano is breathing heavily.
Carano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masilungan counters with a nice body shot.
Carano darts in trying to clinch
and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano throws a head kick but Masilungan moves out of range.
Carano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carano tries to clinch
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Carano throws a lazy head kick
and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carano thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Carano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masilungan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan lands with a hook. Carano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masilungan thuds his right hand into Carano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
Masilungan avoids the head kick by Carano.
Carano throws a head kick that misses
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Carano misses
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carano wants to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a nice body kick.
Masilungan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masilungan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jesh Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Carano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body.
Carano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Carano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carano looks to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Carano wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.
Masilungan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carano at a distance.
Masilungan scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Carano misses
and Masilungan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masilungan stuns Carano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carano clinches but Masilungan breaks the clinch
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masilungan scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masilungan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carano wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masilungan counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masilungan, right into the meat.
Carano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carano closes the distance but Masilungan moves to the side
and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan blocks a leg kick.
Carano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Carano will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Masilungan blocks the leg kick.
Carano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
Carano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Masilungan's head.
A good leg kick by Masilungan.
Carano throws a head kick but Masilungan moves out of range.
Carano misses with a low kick.
Carano clinches but Masilungan breaks the clinch
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masilungan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Carano misses
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masilungan avoids the head kick by Carano.
Carano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Masilungan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masilungan.
Masilungan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carano can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Carano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick and Masilungan moves out of range easily.
Carano misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan shoots in and drives through. Carano sprawls well.
Carano closes the distance but Masilungan moves to the side
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Carano didn't see that one coming.
Carano clinches but Masilungan breaks the clinch
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Masilungan lands a head shot.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masilungan.
Carano misses with a kick to the body
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Carano throws a head kick that misses.
Carano looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masilungan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carano tries to clinch but Masilungan moves away
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Carano darts in trying to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masilungan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
