 |
QFC Tournament 292 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tenner Brianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sat Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenner Brianson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tenner Brianson!
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, Sat Goku!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brianson with a poor takedown
and Goku counters with a good low kick that Brianson was not able to check.
Goku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brianson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goku.
Brianson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brianson will feel that in the morning.
Goku connects with a solid leg kick.
Brianson with a poor takedown
and Goku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goku throws a leg kick which misses Brianson's front leg but catches the back leg as Brianson tries to avoid it.
Goku feints and then cracks Brianson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brianson down.
Brianson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenner Brianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brianson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brianson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goku.
Brianson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brianson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brianson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goku.
Goku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku feints and as Brianson raises his hands in defense, Goku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brianson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brianson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goku.
Goku throws a big right hand that misses.
Goku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goku advances position into side control!
Brianson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goku trying to control the action but Brianson is working from the bottom.
Brianson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goku trying to control the action but Brianson is working from the bottom.
Goku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brianson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goku on the ground.
Goku tries to score with some ground and pound. Brianson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brianson is trying to buck Goku off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brianson pushes Goku away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goku gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goku in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brianson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goku is controlling him well.
Goku is looking to take a break and control but Brianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brianson is trying to buck Goku off.
A lull in the action here as Goku stalls from top position.
Brianson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Brianson's face as Goku controls the position.
Goku cracks Brianson with a big right hand but Brianson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sat Goku 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.
Goku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brianson swinging wildly here.
Brianson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goku lands a head kick. Brianson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goku throws a nice head kick!
Brianson misses with a low kick.
Tenner Brianson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Brianson misses.
Brianson misses with a leg kick
and Goku counters with a good, hard body kick but Brianson shrugs it off.
Goku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brianson's head.
Brianson tries for a takedown but Goku circles away easily
and Goku counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brianson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goku fakes the leg kick and cracks Brianson in the body.
Tenner Brianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Goku.
Brianson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brianson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goku counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Goku tenderised Brianson's leg. Brianson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goku scores with a head kick.
Goku slips a jab from Brianson.
Goku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brianson.
Brianson shoots and misses
and Goku counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenner Brianson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku wants to control from the top but Brianson keeps moving.
Brianson can't keep his opponent in guard - Goku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku wants to take a breather but Brianson is having none of it.
Goku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brianson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brianson is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Goku seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Goku.
Brianson taking some punishment here, with Goku in his half guard.
Goku trying to control the action but Brianson is working from the bottom.
Brianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goku.
Goku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goku prevents Brianson from standing back up.
Goku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goku content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku prevents Brianson from standing back up.
Goku passes to full mount!
Goku working the ground and pound effectively.
Goku lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brianson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brianson tries to get out of the position.
Goku wants to control the pace but Brianson is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goku in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sat Goku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goku fakes the leg kick and cracks Brianson in the body.
Brianson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goku pinned against the cage. Goku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brianson.
Brianson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brianson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goku sprawls well. Goku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brianson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brianson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goku dodges the punch combination from Brianson.
Brianson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brianson misses with a leg kick
and Goku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brianson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brianson throws a leg kick
and Goku counters with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goku.
Brianson tries to clinch but Goku is having none of it.
Sat Goku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goku lands a head kick. Brianson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goku trying to control from half guard but Brianson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brianson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brianson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goku scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goku connects with a nice short shot to Brianson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku is trying to control. Brianson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sat Goku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brianson is trying to stand.
Goku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goku trying to control from half guard but Brianson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tenner Brianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goku controlling the action here.
Goku is trying to control. Brianson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sat Goku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goku wants to work for an arm triangle but Brianson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brianson keeps working.
Brianson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sat Goku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goku 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Sat Goku!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Sat Goku!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Sat Goku!
Sat Goku wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Dean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
163 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Dean!
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, Antonio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dean being controlled for a moment.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Dean tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dean's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dean is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
Dean tries to improve position but can't.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dean is looking to improve his position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dean off and has taken his back!
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Dean's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dean stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Dean with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control.
Dean prevents Gracie from improving position.
Dean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Dean gets back to half guard.
Dean is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antonio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Dean is trying to get back to full guard.
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Dean actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Dean wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Dean looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dean won't allow it.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dean is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up.
Dean scores with a nice right hand.
James Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Dean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Dean misses
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dean uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dean was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dean working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Dean is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Dean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Dean is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Dean's guard.
James Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dean has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Dean has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Dean pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Dean!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tor Troeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tor Troeng!
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, Tony Howard!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng misses with a few strikes there.
Howard moves forwards but Troeng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Troeng lands a two punch combo.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troeng swivels and escapes.
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard stalks Troeng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Troeng's face. Troeng staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Troeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Troeng wants a takedown.
Troeng wants to break free but Howard has control.
Howard avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Troeng tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.
Troeng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Troeng wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howard.
Howard has Troeng pressed against the cage, preventing Troeng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard has Troeng pressed against the cage, preventing Troeng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard successfully pulls guard.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Troeng is having none of it.
Troeng wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Troeng looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Howard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troeng looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Tor Troeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Howard slams his shin into Troeng's torso.
Troeng throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Troeng throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howard counters with an outside leg kick.
Troeng leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troeng jabs Howard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Troeng throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Troeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Troeng displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Troeng. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Tor Troeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troeng sprawls well. Troeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Troeng.
Howard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Troeng.
Troeng catches Howard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Howard throws a front kick aimed at Troeng's knee but Troeng avoids it well.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Troeng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard looks to clinch
and Troeng counters with a three punch combo that has Howard backing up. Howard nods at Troeng to acknowledge the strikes.
Troeng throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeng misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard is looking to clinch.
Howard walks into a jab.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Troeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Troeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Troeng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Troeng uses from the top position.
Troeng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troeng working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Howard prevents Troeng from breaking the clinch.
Troeng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Howard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Troeng avoids the head kick by Howard.
Troeng lands with a nice body punch.
Troeng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Troeng misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tor Troeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Troeng scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tor Troeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.
A big left from Troeng misses.
A nice combination there by Troeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Troeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troeng jabs at Howard's body.
Troeng lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Troeng.
Troeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Troeng thows a body shot but no joy.
Troeng works over Howard's head and body with a nice combination.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Troeng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Troeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howard thinking.
Troeng lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
Troeng lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
Troeng throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
Troeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Troeng.
Troeng throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Troeng avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Troeng lands with a right hand.
Troeng scores with a three punch combo!
Troeng lands with a straight right. Howard didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Troeng, as that shot connected.
Troeng throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troeng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Troeng throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Troeng works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Troeng tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Troeng.
Howard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Howard throws a head kick that half lands.
Troeng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Troeng shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Howard eats them both and turns towards Troeng to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Troeng swinging wildly here.
Troeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howard clinches with his opponent.
Troeng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard drags the fight down to the ground.
Howard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Troeng connects with a right hand. Howard shakes it off.
Howard tries to bum rush Troeng with a series of wild strikes but Troeng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeng sizes up Howard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Troeng lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeng cracks Howard with an open hand slap.
Howard tries to clinch up
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howard clinches up with Troeng and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Troeng's efforts to push away.
Troeng tries to circle away but Howard has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troeng can't break the clinch.
Troeng tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Troeng throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Troeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howard has time to react.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troeng.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Troeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a series of punches but Troeng avoids them all with ease.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howard wants to clinch.
Troeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Troeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard clinches up with Troeng and pushes him back against the cage.
Troeng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Troeng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Troeng is keeping busy.
Troeng wants to break free but Howard has control.
Troeng working hard to break the clinch.
Troeng is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Troeng breaks from the clinch.
Troeng scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Troeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troeng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troeng lands with an overhand left.
Troeng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Troeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troeng.
Howard tries to land a front kick but Troeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Troeng.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troeng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Howard tries to clinch up but Troeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Troeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Troeng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tor Troeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Howard.
Good standup being displayed there by Troeng as he connects with a hook.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Troeng gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Howard misses with an elbow over the top.
Howard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Troeng's efforts to push away.
Troeng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Troeng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Troeng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howard after a bit of a struggle.
Howard pulls guard.
Troeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Troeng is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Troeng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Troeng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Howard's guard.
Troeng wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Tor Troeng wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Danga de danga de dang - Troeng scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tony Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troeng swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tor Troeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Troeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Tor Troeng!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Tor Troeng!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Tor Troeng!
Tor Troeng wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Sefter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Sefter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
160 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Spong!
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, Patrick Sefter!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with the combination.
Sefter tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sefter is working for takedown but Spong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sefter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sefter is working for takedown but Spong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sefter keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong stops a takedown attempt from Sefter.
Michael Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Sefter.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Sefter managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Sefter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Sefter has the dominant position.
Sefter tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefter lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spong.
Spong is pressed up against the cage. Sefter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spong down to the mat. Spong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sefter has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Sefter blocks with his arms.
Sefter drags the fight down to the ground.
Sefter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong looks for a takedown but Sefter sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Sefter darts in looking for a takedown but Spong gets double underhooks and turns Sefter into the cage.
Sefter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sefter is trying to drag Spong to the mat but Spong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong dives in and grabs Sefter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sefter pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Spong thows a leg kick but Sefter checks it
and Sefter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Sefter.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Sefter is controlling him.
Spong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong throws a head kick that Sefter semi-blocks.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sefter moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Sefter improves position.
Sefter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefter shoots for a takedown but Spong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Sefter dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spong tries to clinch but Sefter moves out of range.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sefter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sefter shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sefter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spong sprawls well. Spong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sefter gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Spong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sefter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spong's waist but Spong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sefter off to one side.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Sefter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sefter shoots for a takedown but Spong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Sefter.
Sefter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sefter stalling the fight.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sefter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Sefter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sefter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Sefter.
Sefter is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong letting Sefter take a breather here.
Spong is pressed up against the cage. Sefter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spong down to the mat. Spong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Spong.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Sefter counters by moving into the clinch.
Sefter lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sefter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spong after a bit of a struggle.
Sefter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Sefter is controlling him.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Sefter gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
Spong breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spong!
Sefter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sefter shoots for a takedown but Spong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Sefter pushes him off.
Spong throws a head kick but Sefter moves out of range.
Michael Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sefter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong scores with a head kick. Sefter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sefter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spong sprawls well. Spong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sefter gets slowly back to his feet.
Sefter tries for a takedown but Spong circles away easily
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sefter is just out of range.
Sefter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Sefter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sefter takes the fight into the clinch.
Sefter is working for takedown but Spong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sefter wants a takedown.
Sefter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sefter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patrick Sefter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Sefter avoids a wild elbow strike from Spong.
Spong gets underhooks to prevent Sefter's takedown attempt.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sefter avoids it.
Sefter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sefter keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spong stops a takedown attempt from Sefter.
Spong is trying to push Sefter away but Sefter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Sefter drives through and clinches with Spong against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Sefter won't allow it.
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 Michael Spong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sefter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sefter shoots in but Spong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sefter avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sefter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong shoots for a double leg takedown but Sefter sprawls well. He's pushed Spong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong shoots for a takedown but Sefter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spong wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Sefter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sefter.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Spong as Sefter shoots in.
Sefter darts in looking for a takedown but Spong gets double underhooks and turns Sefter into the cage.
Spong tries to stall but Sefter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sefter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Sefter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spong is defending well.
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sefter shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sefter drives through and clinches with Spong against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Sefter.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Sefter has the dominant position.
Sefter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sefter blocks a head kick by Spong.
Sefter moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Sefter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sefter takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sefter jumps into guard, dragging Spong to the mat.
Sefter has a closed guard, preventing Spong from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sefter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sefter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sefter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spong after a bit of a struggle.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Spong.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sefter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spong circles away.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong wants to get up but he can't break Sefter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sefter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sefter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sefter wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Spong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Michael Spong!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Michael Spong!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Michael Spong!
Michael Spong wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Spong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
