 |
T56: Midweek Melee VII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes to the cage accompanied by Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brad Norvell enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
28
159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Holt.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Norvell moved out of range.
Norvell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Norvell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holt misses with a jab to the body
and Norvell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norvell.
Norvell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Norvell stands up over Holt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norvell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norvell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt can't keep his opponent in guard - Norvell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norvell is controlling the pace.
Holt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norvell controlling the action here.
Holt is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norvell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holt tries to roll over but Norvell keeps him under control.
Norvell winds up and cracks Holt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Norvell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holt wants to improve his position but Norvell is controlling well.
Norvell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norvell is trying to control the action in half guard but Holt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Norvell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell lands a two punch combo.
Norvell cracks Holt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norvell misses with a wild body shot.
Holt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holt moves away from the strike by Norvell.
Norvell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holt loads up on a big right hand but Norvell slips the punch.
Norvell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raymond Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norvell misses with a left hand
letting Holt counter with a right hand.
Holt looks to land a combination but Norvell avoids it well.
Norvell walks into a left hand.
Norvell misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Norvell avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norvell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norvell circles away quickly and effectively.
Norvell misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Holt misses the target.
A jab from Holt finds it's way through Norvell's defenses.
Holt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norvell.
Norvell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norvell thinking.
Holt misses with a combination
and Norvell counters with a single leg into guard. Holt didn't expect that.
Norvell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norvell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Norvell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norvell throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Norvell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norvell ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt lands a really nice looking cross but Norvell seems unphased.
Holt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norvell.
Norvell looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Norvell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Holt swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Norvell throws a shot from downtown. Holt moves away and avoids it.
Holt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norvell's head.
Norvell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt tries to clinch but Norvell moves out of range.
Holt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Norvell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Norvell tries to counter it with a takedown but Holt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Holt.
Holt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norvell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raymond Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Norvell misses with a series of wild punches.
Norvell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holt. Holt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norvell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holt.
Norvell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Norvell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holt looks to land a combination but Norvell avoids it well.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norvell moves away.
Norvell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holt under the eye.
Norvell slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
A jab from Holt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Norvell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Norvell misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norvell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holt throws a right hand that Norvell ducks under and follows up with a left that Norvell also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
Norvell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt throws a body punch but Norvell moves out of range.
Norvell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Norvell catches Holt right on the button with a cross.
Norvell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norvell scores with the left hand. Holt knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Norvell moves away from the strike by Holt.
Norvell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norvell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Norvell dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Holt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Norvell lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Norvell moves away from the strike by Holt.
Norvell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt throws a right and a left that Norvell avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Norvell moved out of range.
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norvell throws out the jab.
Raymond Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt throws a jab but it's blocked by Norvell.
Norvell blocks a jab.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Norvell.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norvell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt gets caught flat footed, as Norvell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norvell pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holt has hold of Norvell's hands but Norvell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Norvell is working for a kimura but Holt is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt 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!
Holt misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Norvell scores with a four punch combination!
A left lands for Holt.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Norvell.
Norvell shoots in and drives through. Holt sprawls well.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Norvell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Norvell misses the target.
Norvell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norvell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt wants to clinch up but Norvell keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Holt coming out on top.
Holt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norvell throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Norvell feints the counter takedown.
Holt misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Norvell.
Holt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norvell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norvell prevents Holt from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norvell landing with the ground and pound.
Norvell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norvell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norvell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norvell wants to free his trapped foot but Holt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norvell working over Holt with some ground and pound. Holt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Norvell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norvell looks to land a strike but Holt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Norvell lands a couple of digs.
Norvell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Norvell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brad Norvell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norvell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norvell throws a strike but Holt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norvell 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Norvell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norvell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Norvell!
Brad Norvell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raymond Holt spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm extremely dissapointed but that's how the fight game goes. You win some and you lose some. Props to Louis you got me good.No after party for me tonight. Thank you London for having me.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bray Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt has chosen Live In Fear as his entrance music. 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?
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bray Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan forces Wyatt back against the cage and clinches.
Sullivan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyatt.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyatt stalls.
Wyatt gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wyatt stalling.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wyatt to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt tries to break free but Sullivan pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan's calf.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wyatt won't allow it.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
Bray Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyatt gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Wyatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wyatt cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Thomas Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan throws a hook but Wyatt blocks it.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wyatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
Wyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Sullivan throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Wyatt moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt is looking to slow Sullivan down with leg kicks.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Wyatt tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Wyatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Wyatt on the inside.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan taking a breather.
Wyatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Wyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wyatt blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Wyatt circles away.
Sullivan backing away here, and Wyatt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wyatt momentarily.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt feints a counter leg kick.
Sullivan scores with a hook.
Wyatt scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt is pushing Sullivan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wyatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Wyatt tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wyatt tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wyatt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyatt wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Wyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyatt defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wyatt.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Wyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wyatt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Wyatt in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wyatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wyatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Wyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wyatt.
Sullivan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Wyatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sullivan has Wyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Wyatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wyatt to keep the fight standing.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Wyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sullivan blocks an elbow strike.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wyatt.
Sullivan prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Wyatt to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wyatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wyatt lands with a light punch inside.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Wyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt stalling in the clinch but Sullivan improves position.
Wyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wyatt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Wyatt controlling him for the moment.
Wyatt gets to his feet - Sullivan follows without any prompting.
Wyatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyatt counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Wyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wyatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sullivan fails with the takedown.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyatt thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Wyatt is having none of it.
Wyatt feints a counter leg kick.
Bray Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan closes the distance but Wyatt moves to the side
enabling Wyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Wyatt is looking to slow Sullivan down with leg kicks.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyatt checks a low kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wyatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Wyatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Sullivan drops back down to his feet.
Sullivan dodges an elbow strike from Wyatt.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wyatt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sullivan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wyatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Wyatt against the cage.
Sullivan pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan looking for a takedown.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Wyatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Sullivan drops back down to his feet.
Wyatt wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wyatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wyatt gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wyatt digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Wyatt.
Wyatt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wyatt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wyatt receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wyatt stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wyatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wyatt lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Wyatt fails to land.
Bray Wyatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Wyatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wyatt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wyatt throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Wyatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyatt moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Thomas Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Wyatt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bray Wyatt!
Bray Wyatt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Echoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echoes has chosen 'Tractor Rape Chain' as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Owen Williams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Owen Williams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
22
189 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
184 cm
22
192 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Myron Echoes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echoes misses with a low kick.
Echoes misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Echoes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Echoes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Echoes gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Echoes with that takedown attempt.
Owen Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myron Echoes.
Echoes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echoes tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Echoes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Echoes but great work by Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echoes is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams wants to control but Echoes is keeping him busy.
Echoes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
Echoes gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Echoes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Echoes controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams won't allow Echoes to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Echoes working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway.
Echoes stops Williams from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Echoes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Echoes wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Echoes wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Echoes moves into full guard.
Echoes controlling Williams's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Echoes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Echoes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Echoes is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Echoes won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Echoes 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.
Echoes misses with a low kick.
Williams thinks about countering with a head kick.
Williams scores with a hook.
Echoes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
so Echoes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Echoes looking to pass the guard.
Echoes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Echoes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echoes trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Echoes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Echoes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Echoes has mounted him!
Williams tries to hold on but Echoes pushes him away.
Echoes prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Echoes is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Echoes lands a nice shot to the head.
Echoes throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Echoes working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echoes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Echoes content just to control the position here.
Echoes throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Echoes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Echoes misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes controlling his opponent.
Echoes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Echoes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Echoes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Echoes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Echoes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Echoes is having none of it.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Echoes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Echoes throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Echoes looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Echoes on the ground.
Echoes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Echoes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Owen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Echoes moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Echoes blocks a head kick by Williams.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Echoes feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Echoes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Echoes forces his way into half guard.
Echoes trying to control the pace.
Echoes is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Echoes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Myron Echoes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Echoes won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is looking to stand up but Echoes isn't so interested in that idea.
Echoes passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Echoes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Echoes wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Echoes.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Echoes looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Owen Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Echoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Echoes is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Echoes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Echoes.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Echoes, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that Echoes semi-blocks.
It looks like Myron Echoes has been cut.
Echoes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Echoes avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Echoes gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Echoes wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Echoes passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Echoes wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Echoes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Echoes looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Owen Williams.
I think Echoes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myron Echoes!
In his post fight interview, Myron Echoes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Hey Daddy. Villar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prophet by Soulfly. Juliano Villar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksandar Kamenov's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juliano Villar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov throws a front kick aimed at Villar's knee but Villar avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Villar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Villar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov wants to stand and escape but Villar is having none of it.
Villar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Villar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Villar is controlling him.
Kamenov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Villar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar advances to half guard.
Villar is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Villar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Villar wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
Kamenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villar is one step ahead there.
Kamenov wants to stand but Villar is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villar is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenov throws the kick towards the body but Villar avoids it.
Villar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kamenov is pulling down on Villar's head. It's preventing any offense from Villar, at least for the moment.
Kamenov wants to sweep but no luck.
Villar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenov trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamenov wants to stand and escape but Villar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenov is keeping the position for now.
Villar advances to half guard.
Villar prevents Kamenov from improving his position.
Kamenov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villar is working away from the top position though.
Kamenov keeping hold of Villar's head, controlling as best he can.
Villar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Villar trying to pass the guard but Kamenov defending well.
Kamenov tries to roll over but Villar keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Villar stalling.
Kamenov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamenov controlling the position.
Villar trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kamenov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Villar as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Kamenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Villar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Villar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Villar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Villar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villar.
Villar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov lands a front kick.
Villar has his takedown stuffed
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villar moves into range and clinches up with Kamenov.
Villar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamenov after a bit of a struggle.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Villar.
Villar is trying to pull guard but Kamenov has him pressed against the cage.
Villar jumps guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Villar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov stopping the sweep attempt from Villar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenov continues to stall.
Kamenov is fighting to break Villar's control of his arms but Villar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villar looking for a sweep. Not yet Villar, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kamenov wants to clinch up but Villar keeps it at a distance.
Villar moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Villar moved out of range nicely.
Villar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamenov defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kamenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Kamenov backs off Villar throws a huge counter combo but Kamenov manages to avoid it all.
Villar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villar tries for a takedown but Kamenov circles away easily
and Kamenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Villar is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Kamenov.
Villar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamenov can pounce on him.
Kamenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Villar! But no joy.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamenov connects with the punch.
Kamenov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Villar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamenov but Kamenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Villar avoids it well.
Kamenov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamenov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kamenov stuns Villar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamenov misses with some punches.
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamenov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Villar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamenov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kamenov tries a body shot but Villar blocks it.
Kamenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamenov tries to stall but Villar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamenov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenov lands a damaging elbow.
Villar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamenov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Villar can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Kamenov as the two fighters clinch.
Villar tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamenov.
Kamenov leaning against his opponent.
Villar jumps guard but Kamenov stands there with Villar around his waist. Villar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenov lands a body shot.
Villar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamenov circles away.
As Villar backs away, Kamenov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Villar goes for a double leg but Kamenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamenov continues to drive forward.
Villar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamenov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Villar shoots in and drives through. Kamenov sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Kamenov's head coaches at Tenement of Conviction that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov lands a jab to Villar's midsection.
Kamenov is looking to clinch.
Kamenov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Villar shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamenov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villar will feel that in the morning.
Kamenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villar's elbow.
Villar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Villar.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Kamenov.
A body shot lands from Kamenov.
Villar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamenov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Villar is trying to pull guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Villar is trying to drag Kamenov to the mat but Kamenov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamenov to keep the fight standing.
Kamenov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Villar.
Kamenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamenov is working Villar over against the cage.
Villar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamenov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamenov digs a right hand underneath Villar's ribcage. Villar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov scores with a hook to the body.
Kamenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villar's elbow.
Villar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamenov pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamenov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenov lands a right hand.
Kamenov breaks from the clinch.
Villar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Villar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamenov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villar on the side of the head.
Kamenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamenov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Villar is out of range.
Villar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenov as Villar shoots in.
Kamenov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Villar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Villar moves out of range.
Villar fails with the takedown
and Kamenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov stuffs the takedown.
Villar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Villar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Villar circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamenov.
Villar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamenov stuffs the takedown.
Villar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Villar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenov has closed the distance and engaged Villar in a clinch.
Kamenov misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Kamenov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamenov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Kamenov!
Post fight, Aleksandar Kamenov stared into the camera and said 'Thank you for the tough battle Juliano, and to you as well as all in attendance, I hope all of you have a very safe and happy holiday season. Take care, be well and party down!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Conway enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
171 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Conway!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Conway strikes.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conway.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Conway throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conway lands a left and a right that send Bakiyev crashing to the mat, dazed. Conway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway looks to land a body kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Conway! Bakiyev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Conway!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Escobar's choice of entrance music: Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
252 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
192 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar slips a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnbull.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but Turnbull bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been told by Turnbull's head coaches at Laboratorium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turnbull tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar throws a sloppy body shot
and Turnbull counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull throws a one two combo.
Turnbull wants to clinch.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Good work by Turnbull as he checks the leg kick.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turnbull's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turnbull duly obliges.
Turnbull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar is able to avoid easily.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar flicks out a counter leg kick but Turnbull steps away.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Mark Turnbull has been cut.
Escobar is struggling to control the position.
Turnbull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Turnbull is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turnbull seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
Turnbull taking a breather.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turnbull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull looking to slow down the pace here.
Escobar blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
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 Mark Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mark Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turnbull.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turnbull.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar misses.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Turnbull's head back.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turnbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull thinks about countering with a head kick.
Turnbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Turnbull moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Turnbull moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Escobar misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnbull misses the target.
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull connects with a body shot.
Escobar works Turnbull's body with a nice hook.
Escobar throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Escobar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Turnbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Turnbull.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnbull scores with a nice head shot.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Turnbull misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar slips a jab from Turnbull.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Turnbull was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turnbull moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Turnbull slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut.
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 uppercut there from Turnbull.
Turnbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turnbull with a jab.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Pablo Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turnbull.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Mark Turnbull's cut is getting worse.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turnbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Turnbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Mark Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Turnbull avoids it.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turnbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
Escobar walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turnbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws a fast counter high kick but Turnbull manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar throws a push kick but Turnbull slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turnbull. That one must have hurt.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
Turnbull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnbull moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the head but Escobar blocks with his arms.
Turnbull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Turnbull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turnbull misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Turnbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Turnbull clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar throws a low kick but Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Turnbull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull thinks about countering with a body kick.
Turnbull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar cracks Turnbull with a good jab.
Turnbull tries to clinch up.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Turnbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Turnbull is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar gets an underhook and turns Turnbull into the cage.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turnbull has his back to the cage.
Turnbull tries a knee to the head but Escobar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar just leaning against Turnbull, taking a breather.
Escobar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
A short left from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar taking a breather.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Turnbull tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar is rocked!
Turnbull lands a big right hand that drops Escobar! The killer instinct kicks in and Turnbull finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Turnbull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Turnbull!
An intense looking Mark Turnbull took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'MMMMM.....Always feels good to kick some finnish ass lmao.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lothbrok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Am A Viking. 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?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Legstrong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lothbrok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Legstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lothbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Legstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrok blocks a body shot from Legstrong.
Lothbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legstrong backwards.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legstrong keeps control of Lothbrok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lothbrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legstrong is looking for a takedown.
Legstrong has Lothbrok pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Legstrong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lothbrok tumbling to the mat - Legstrong dives into Lothbrok's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lothbrok, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Legstrong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Legstrong tries for a takedown but Lothbrok manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Legstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Lothbrok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lothbrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Legstrong moved out of range.
Lothbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Legstrong.
Lothbrok throws out a loose jab but Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lothbrok cracks Legstrong with an open hand slap.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lothbrok is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legstrong fails to land the takedown.
Legstrong tries to clinch there but Lothbrok circles away.
Legstrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Legstrong moves out of range as Lothbrok strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lothbrok.
Legstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lothbrok tries to bum rush Legstrong with a series of wild strikes but Legstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Legstrong moved out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a low kick.
Legstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lothbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok with a hook.
Legstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Lothbrok's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a hook.
Legstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok shows good takedown defense.
Legstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Lothbrok with a jab.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Lothbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legstrong moves out of range of the body kick.
Legstrong lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lothbrok clobbers Legstrong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legstrong tries to clinch there but Lothbrok circles away.
Legstrong moves out of range as Lothbrok strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok misses with a body kick.
Legstrong slips a straight right by Lothbrok.
Legstrong shoots for a takedown but Lothbrok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lothbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legstrong walks into a straight right hand from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Lothbrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Lothbrok's shoulder, as Lothbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legstrong.
Lothbrok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legstrongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lothbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legstrong momentarily.
Legstrong is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Lothbrok engages and cracks Legstrong with a massive lead left hook - Legstrong tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Lothbrok is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Lothbrok!
A relieved looking Ragnar Lothbrok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
22
239 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
230 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luster avoids the head kick by Hero.
Luster only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero gets a clinch.
Hero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luster lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luster.
Hero is trying to pull guard but Luster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Luster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luster gets underhooks to prevent Hero's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monster Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Luster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hero is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster blocks a body shot from Hero.
Luster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Luster.
Luster blocks a body shot from Hero.
Luster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Luster.
Luster misses with a punch on the inside.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Luster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Hero is looking to break free of the clinch but Luster has double underhooks.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Luster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luster throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Hero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hero blocks a body shot from Luster.
Luster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero blocks a body shot from Luster.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Hero blocks a body shot from Luster.
Luster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Luster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hero's calf.
Luster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luster effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Luster fails to land.
Luster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Hero.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luster swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Luster fails to land.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Luster has him pressed against the cage.
Luster misses with a body punch.
Luster has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hero blocking some punches.
Luster lands a nice uppercut.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luster gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Hero wants the takedown. Luster is fighting it off but Hero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luster's guard against the cage.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luster keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luster keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Luster 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.
Hero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luster avoids it really well and circles away.
Luster tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monster Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Luster.
Luster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Luster tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luster.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luster throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
Hero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero wants to control from the top but Luster keeps moving.
Hero throws a strike but Luster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Luster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luster wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Luster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luster preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luster throws a big elbow that misses.
Hero being controlled here, momentarily.
Luster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero looking to control.
Hero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster with a nice head shot there.
Hero is pulling down on Luster's head to control his posture.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Luster from controlling successfully.
Luster throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hero wants to slow Luster down by chopping away at his legs.
Hero shoots and misses
and Luster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Hero misses.
Luster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero shoots in and drives through. Luster sprawls well.
Luster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hero tries a low kick but Luster avoids it.
Luster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Monster Hero has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luster cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Luster slips a straight right by Hero.
Luster scores with a three punch combo!
Luster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luster counters with a leg kick.
Luster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Luster tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hero backs off Luster throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.
Luster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luster wants it to stay on the feet.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Luster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Luster tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Luster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monster Hero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Luster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luster - that landed with a thud.
Luster struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Luster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Luster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack Luster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luster tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Luster back against the cage.
Hero wants to take the fight to the mat but Luster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luster misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero tries to break free but Luster pushes him back against the cage.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luster.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands with a straight right. Luster didn't see that one coming.
Hero throws a push kick but Luster slaps the foot to one side.
Luster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Luster counters with a straight right hand.
Luster connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hero.
Hero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luster, pushing him back against the cage.
Luster misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero tries to pull guard but Luster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monster Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luster actively working from the bottom here.
Monster Hero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hero misses with a head shot. Luster uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Luster is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luster is on top in guard.
Luster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Luster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Luster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monster Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luster wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Luster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hero trying to hold on to Luster's head to control him but Luster postures up.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Luster sits in half guard.
Luster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luster. That one must have hurt.
Luster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hero.
Luster flicks out a counter leg kick but Hero steps away.
Hero shoots for a takedown but Luster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luster drives through and clinches with Hero against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Luster.
Luster throws a head punch that misses.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luster lands a left hand.
Luster misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Luster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luster 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Luster!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Psmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
23
184 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Froch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rupert Psmith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froch stuns Psmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Froch drops his hands momentarily and Psmith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Psmith misses with a body shot.
Froch swings for the body but Psmith moves out of range.
Psmith slips a jab from Froch.
Psmith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Froch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Froch has gone for a leg lock! Psmith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Froch's guard.
Froch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Psmith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Froch is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Froch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Psmith defends it easily.
Froch controls Psmith momentarily but Psmith frees himself.
Froch is pulling down on Psmith's head. It's preventing any offense from Psmith, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Froch is trying to keep Psmith in close.
Froch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Psmith manages to get himself to full guard.
Psmith wants to sweep but no luck.
Froch trying to control but Psmith is working from the bottom.
Froch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Froch wants to pass the guard but Psmith is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psmith pulls Froch in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Froch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Psmith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Froch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Froch ducks under a wild hook from Psmith.
Froch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Psmith sprawls and moves away.
Psmith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Froch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Psmith scrambles back to his feet.
Psmith lands a right hook to the body.
Froch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Psmith was covering up waiting for the punch and Froch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Froch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Psmith's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psmith keeping moving, preventing Froch from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Froch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Psmith looking for a sweep. Not yet Psmith, not yet.
Psmith working a defensive guard here.
Froch is looking to pass into half guard but Psmith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Psmith is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Psmith postures up.
Froch 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch dominated that round.
That's time! Froch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Psmith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froch.
Psmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Froch.
Psmith ducks under a wild hook from Froch.
Psmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Froch was well out of range. Poor timing from Psmith.
Carlo Froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Froch fails to land the takedown.
Psmith cracks the inside of Froch's front leg.
Psmith throws a body punch but Froch moves out of range.
Psmith looks to score with a jab to the body but Froch is just out of range.
Psmith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Froch rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froch misses with a double jab.
Froch with a poor takedown
and Psmith counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froch scores with a nice right hand.
Psmith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Psmith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Froch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Psmith.
Rupert Psmith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch avoids the body shot from Psmith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Psmith. That's going to slow Froch down.
Psmith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frochs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Froch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Froch wants to control but Psmith is keeping him busy.
Psmith dodges the ground and pound from Froch.
Froch working the ground and pound from side control.
Psmith wants to control but Froch postures up.
Froch trying to control the action but Psmith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Psmith can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Froch throws a strike aimed at the side of Psmith's head but Psmith avoids it well.
Froch in side control, throwing shots but Psmith defends.
Psmith is looking to regain half guard here but Froch keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Froch is looking to take a break and control but Psmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psmith defending against the ground and pound.
Psmith is not content to let Froch control the position.
Psmith tries to buck Froch off but Froch is having none of it.
Psmith parries the strikes from Froch easily there. Froch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Psmith to escape.
Psmith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Psmith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Froch is trying to keep Psmith in close.
Psmith looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Froch working a defensive guard but Psmith passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rupert Psmith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Froch walks into a left hand.
Psmith is looking to chop away at Froch's legs.
Psmith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Psmith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Froch dives in for a single leg takedown but Psmith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Froch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Psmith on the side of the head.
Psmith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Froch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Froch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Psmith is refusing to be controlled, as Froch sits in half guard.
Psmith trying to control but Froch postures up.
Psmith wants to improve his position but Froch is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psmith is controlling Froch's trapped leg to prevent Froch from advancing to side control.
Froch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Psmith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Psmith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Froch.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Froch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Psmith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Froch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Psmith's head.
Froch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Froch lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Psmith moves into full guard.
Froch is looking to work some ground and pound but Psmith has wrist control.
Carlo Froch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Psmith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Psmith scores with a kick to the body.
Psmith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froch lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Psmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Froch does it's job there.
Psmith lands a jab-cross combination.
Psmith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Psmith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Psmith connects with a leg kick. Froch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Psmith throws a head kick but Froch moves out of range.
Froch cracks Psmith with a good jab.
Rupert Psmith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Psmith.
Froch slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Froch as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Psmith.
Froch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Psmith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psmith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Froch's sensitive parts.
Psmith misses with a body kick.
Froch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Psmith.
Froch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Psmith tried to score with a low kick but Froch checks it.
Psmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Psmith cracks the inside of Froch's front leg.
Psmith avoids the body shot from Froch.
Psmith connects with an inside leg kick.
Froch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Psmith.
A combination from Froch does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rupert Psmith.
I think Psmith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rupert Psmith!
Rupert Psmith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
173 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
185 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Centurion can pounce on him.
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Centurion works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Aurelio finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Centurion.
Centurion drives through and clinches with Aurelio against the cage.
Aurelio avoids a wild elbow strike from Centurion.
Centurion tries to throw a body punch but Aurelio avoids it by throwing Centurion back against the cage.
Centurion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aurelio gets control of Centurion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aurelio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Centurion advances to half guard.
Aurelio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Centurion pushes past his half guard into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aurelio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aurelio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Centurion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aurelio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aurelio with the active half guard here but Centurion passes nicely into side control.
Aurelio is looking to regain half guard here but Centurion keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Aurelio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Centurion stands up out of the half guard.
Aurelio scores with a nice strike.
Centurion doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Centurion is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelio misses with a looping right.
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Centurion.
Centurion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio misses with a shot to the body
and Centurion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Centurion is looking to clinch but Aurelio is avoiding it.
Aurelio connects with a right hand. Centurion shakes it off.
Centurion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Centurion moves away from the strike by Aurelio.
Centurion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aurelio with a body shot.
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aurelio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Centurion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Centurion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Centurion slips the punch.
Aurelio lands a right hook to the body.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Aurelio's side.
Centurion lands with a slapping head kick.
Centurion tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Centurion tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Centurion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelio circles away quickly and effectively.
Centurion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Centurion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Centurion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centurion flicks out a counter leg kick but Aurelio steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches up with Centurion, looking for a takedown. Aurelio pushes Centurion against the cage but Centurion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Centurion can pounce on him.
Centurion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aurelio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aurelio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aurelio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
Aurelio swats away the attempt to clinch by Centurion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centurion pushes Aurelio up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Centurion uses from the top position.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurelio 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.
Aurelio looking for subs off his back but Centurion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aurelio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelio is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio trying to control from the bottom.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Centurion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aurelio manages to get to full guard.
Aurelio is trying to control the position but Centurion postures up.
Aurelio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Centurion has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looking for a kimura from the bottom but Centurion passes into side control!
Aurelio is looking for a sweep.
Centurion working away.
Aurelio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Centurion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aurelio wants to sweep but Centurion has passed to side control!
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.
Aurelio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Centurion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Centurion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelio keeps working.
A control attempt from Aurelio but he's now mounted!
Aurelio is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Centurion throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Centurion tries to clinch but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio swings for the body but Centurion moves out of range.
A jab from Centurion does it's job there.
Aurelio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aurelio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
Centurion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
Centurion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aurelio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Centurion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Centurion tries to clinch but Aurelio is having none of it.
Centurion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Centurion sprawls and moves away.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcelo Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio throws a big shot that misses.
Centurion closes the distance and clinches.
Centurion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aurelio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Centurion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aurelio tries a body shot but Centurion blocks it.
Centurion takes a shot to the head.
Centurion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Centurion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio prevents a body shot from Centurion.
Aurelio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Centurion smiles and moves away.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.
Centurion tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centurion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Aurelio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Centurion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aurelio throws a poor cross that misses
and Centurion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aurelio really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio swinging wildly here.
Centurion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Centurion moves out of range as Aurelio strikes.
A little jabbing left from Centurion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
Centurion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aurelio blocks it well.
Aurelio looks to land a right hand but Centurion moved out of range.
Centurion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Centurion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aurelio if he has to take too many more of those.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Centurion counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelio throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
Centurion instigates a clinch.
Aurelio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Centurion.
Aurelio dodges an elbow strike from Centurion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Centurion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Centurion takes a shot to the head.
Aurelio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Centurion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aurelio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Centurion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aurelio avoids the elbow strike from Centurion, against the cage.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Centurion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aurelio misses with the head strike.
Centurion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aurelio.
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aurelio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Aurelio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Centurion wants to clinch up but Aurelio keeps it at a distance.
Aurelio feinted with a counter takedown.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Centurion throws a head kick that half lands.
Aurelio throws a right hand that misses
and Centurion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aurelio shoots for a double leg takedown but Centurion sprawls well. He's pushed Aurelio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Centurion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion lands a head kick. Aurelio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aurelio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centurion moves away.
Centurion swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Centurion avoids it well and moves away.
Centurion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Centurion.
Centurion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aurelio throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
Centurion wants to clinch up but Aurelio keeps it at a distance.
Aurelio misses with a lunging right hand
and Centurion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Centurion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Centurion throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion tries to work over Aurelio's front leg with a kick but Aurelio checks it.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Centurion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion lands a two punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Centurion.
Centurion tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aurelio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aurelio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aurelio misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Centurion lands a nice looking body kick.
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centurion tries to clinch up.
Centurion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centurion throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Aurelio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aurelio lands a glancing blow to the side of Centurion's head.
Centurion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aurelio.
Centurion tries a quick counter leg kick but Aurelio is wise to it.
No joy there for Centurion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
Centurion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Centurion tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Aurelio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aurelio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Centurion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aurelio keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelio fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Aurelio misses its intended target.
Centurion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aurelio looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Aurelio throws a right hand that Centurion ducks under and follows up with a left that Centurion also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centurion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aurelio on the side of the head.
Aurelio misses with a takedown attempt - Centurion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Centurion is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion throws a push kick but Aurelio slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Centurion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Centurion keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
Aurelio wants to pass the guard but Centurion is keeping the position.
Aurelio throwing strikes but missing.
Centurion seems keen to control Aurelio's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion looking for a sweep. Not yet Centurion, not yet.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aurelio looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Centurion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Centurion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body kick there by Centurion.
Aurelio looks to land a combination but Centurion avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Aurelio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Aurelio misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aurelio misses with a left hand
and Centurion counters with a low kick, right behind Aurelio 's knee.
Centurion misses with a head kick.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Centurion leaves Aurelio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelio lands with a shot to the body.
Aurelio gets the takedown into side control.
Centurion holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Centurion tries to bench press Aurelio off him but Aurelio keeps the position.
Centurion keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Centurion is trying to get back to full guard.
Aurelio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Centurion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aurelio 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.
Centurion pushes Aurelio off looking to stand but Aurelio dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Aurelio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Centurion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion! Carlos Centurion retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
