 |
KOTB 20: Combate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norbert Fortenberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Ali!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Fortenberry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fortenberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali rushes Fortenberry and presses him up against the cage.
Fortenberry jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortenberry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ali has picked Fortenberry up and slammed him! Fortenberry can't keep hold of the triangle and Ali manages to pass to side control!
Fortenberry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ali prevents Fortenberry from improving his position.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortenberry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fortenberry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortenberry manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortenberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fortenberry is tightening it up a little... Ali has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ali reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ali taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fortenberry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Norbert Fortenberry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Top Dogz as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mirko Vukovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
20
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
201 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vukovic lands a high kick to the side of Karlsson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vukovic dives into guard, looking to finish.
Karlsson is rocked!
It looks like Magnus Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karlsson is still in real trouble! Can Vukovic finish him?
Vukovic postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Karlsson's head off the mat! Karlsson is out! He's out! Vukovic jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mirko Vukovic!
Mirko Vukovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski comes to the cage accompanied by Code Orange - My World. Casey Frost will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
193 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casey Frost!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Puchowski finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
Puchowski moves into the clinch.
Frost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Puchowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puchowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puchowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puchowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Puchowski swings widly with a right hand
and Frost moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puchowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Puchowski has him pressed against the cage.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Puchowski.
Puchowski breaks from the clinch.
Puchowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Puchowski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puchowski as Frost tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puchowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Puchowski avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Puchowski breaks from the clinch.
Frost gets tackled into the cage by Puchowski. Puchowski maintains the clinch.
Puchowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puchowski to keep the fight standing.
Puchowski lands a left hand.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puchowski.
Puchowski lands an uppercut.
Puchowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puchowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puchowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puchowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puchowski throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Puchowski rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puchowski to keep the fight standing.
Ezekiel Puchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Frost.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puchowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Frost wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puchowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puchowski clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost tries to pull guard but Puchowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Frost tries to pull guard but Puchowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Puchowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Puchowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puchowski swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Puchowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Puchowski.
Puchowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
No joy there for Puchowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Puchowski throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Puchowski and move into the clinch position.
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Puchowski should have avoided that one.
Puchowski drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage.
Puchowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puchowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Puchowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost jumps guard.
Frost working for a triangle but Puchowski defends it easily.
Frost working for a triangle but Puchowski defends it easily.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puchowski stands and steps away. Frost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Puchowski 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.
Puchowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Puchowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puchowski moves into the clinch.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Puchowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puchowski gets a clinch.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puchowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Puchowski pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ezekiel Puchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to clinch but Puchowski moves out of range.
Puchowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puchowski.
A jab from Puchowski misses.
Frost avoids the body shot from Puchowski.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ezekiel Puchowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost tries to clinch there but Puchowski circles away.
Puchowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puchowski misses with the combination.
Frost wants to clinch up but Puchowski keeps it at a distance.
Puchowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puchowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Ezekiel Puchowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puchowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Puchowski throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Puchowski looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puchowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Puchowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frost avoids the body shot from Puchowski.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puchowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Puchowski works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puchowski throws a combination that misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Puchowski darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Puchowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puchowski manages to break the clinch.
Puchowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frost eats them both and turns towards Puchowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frost tries to clinch but Puchowski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puchowski throws out the jab.
Puchowski stuffs the takedown.
Puchowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puchowski scores with a jab to the head.
Puchowski misses with a wild combination.
Frost wants to counter with a clinch but Puchowski pushes him away.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Puchowski. That snapped Frost's head back.
Puchowski cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puchowski looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Puchowski.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski misses with the combination.
Puchowski lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Puchowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puchowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost looking to stall.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.
Puchowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Puchowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ezekiel Puchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Frost.
Frost misses with a hook. Puchowski ducked under it nicely.
Frost 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.
Ezekiel Puchowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Puchowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puchowski misses with a wild combination.
Puchowski throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puchowski pinned against the cage. Puchowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puchowski is looking to counter punch.
Puchowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puchowski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Puchowski breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski connects with a looping right hand.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Puchowski circles away.
A jab from Puchowski does it's job there.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Puchowski had a free shot at his head there.
Frost is rocked!
Puchowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Puchowski finish him?
Still in the clinch, Puchowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost tries to work over Puchowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puchowski lands a body punch.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Puchowski.
Puchowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puchowski throws a big uppercut that drops Frost! More strikes from Puchowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frost lies dazed against the cage as Puchowski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Puchowski!
Ezekiel Puchowski 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
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouveia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bobby Digital - You Can't Stop Me Now. McManus has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 203 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
26
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick McManus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia looks to throw the jab but McManus is out of range.
Gouveia throws a good cross that connects.
Gouveia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gouveia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a crisp one two that drops Gouveia! McManus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gouveia to his feet! Gouveia is in big trouble!
Gouveia is rocked!
McManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McManus misses with a straight right.
Gouveia lands with an uppercut that bounces McManus off the cage and back into range.
Gouveia takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus looks to land a combination but Gouveia avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Gouveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gouveia misses with a two punch combination.
Gouveia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gouveia misses with a hook.
McManus slaps away a takedown attempt from Gouveia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McManus is looking for the big counter here.
Gouveia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouveia misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by McManus.
McManus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gouveia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gouveia misses with a body shot.
Gustavo Gouveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gouveia.
Gouveia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McManus avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Gouveia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouveia throws a big shot that misses.
McManus moves away from the strike by Gouveia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gouveia is defended easily by McManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus drops Gouveia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gouveia looks back up at him and smiles so McManus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Gustavo Gouveia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus lands with a right and another and another! Gouveia is in big trouble! McManus lands again and this time it's lights out for Gouveia! A quality knockout there for McManus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mick McManus!
Mick McManus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Messi Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messi Suarez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
18
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Messi Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Mcfly.
Mcfly throws an off balance right hand
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcfly thinking.
Mcfly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcfly throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcfly scores with a nice right hand.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcfly throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcfly misses with a looping left.
Mcfly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcfly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Suarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez rushes Mcfly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfly tries to break free but Suarez pushes him back against the cage.
Mcfly blocks a body shot from Suarez.
A frustrated look appears on Mcfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Suarez.
Mcfly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Mcfly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Mcfly avoids it with no problem.
Mcfly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcfly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcfly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suarez drives through and clinches with Mcfly against the cage.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
Suarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez cracks Mcfly with a nice body shot.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Suarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Messi Suarez has been cut.
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!
Mcfly throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suarez forces Mcfly back against the cage and clinches.
Mcfly breaks from the clinch.
Suarez lands a jab.
Suarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcfly circles away.
Suarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfly, pushing him back against the cage.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfly.
Suarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcfly as Suarez tries to tie him up.
Suarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfly uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
The referee calls for Suarez to work.
Suarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Suarez fails to land.
Suarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez jabs Mcfly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suarez forces Mcfly back against the cage and clinches.
Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suarez connects with a right hand. Mcfly shakes it off.
A combination from Mcfly does no damage.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Mcfly moved out of range.
Mcfly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfly misses with a looping left.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcfly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcfly takes one to the chin there.
Mcfly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
Mcfly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcfly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcfly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Messi Suarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Messi Suarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suarez closes the distance but Mcfly moves to the side
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Suarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Suarez misses.
Mcfly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcfly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcfly. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Marty Mcfly is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfly, pushing him back against the cage.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Suarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcfly is keeping busy.
Suarez tries to stall but Mcfly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suarez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Mcfly.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcfly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcfly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcfly misses with a straight left.
Mcfly throws a big shot that misses.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcfly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Suarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcfly.
Good exchange - Mcfly coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose.
Mcfly connects with the punch.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcfly throws out the jab.
Suarez wants to clinch.
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!
Mcfly takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Mcfly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcfly lands with a cross.
Marty Mcfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcfly throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Suarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Mcfly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcfly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcfly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suarez on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suarez forces Mcfly back against the cage and clinches.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcfly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suarez moves in looking to clinch but Mcfly pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Mcfly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcfly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcfly.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Mcfly slips the punch.
It looked like Mcfly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suarez slips a straight right by Mcfly.
Mcfly gets tackled into the cage by Suarez. Suarez maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfly.
Suarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcfly blocks an uppercut.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfly controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfly.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcfly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Messi Suarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mcfly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suarez back to the cage. Mcfly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suarez blocks a jab.
Suarez wants to clinch.
Mcfly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcfly digs a good body shot into Suarez's ribs.
Mcfly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcfly ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Mcfly is looking to counter punch.
Mcfly keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcfly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Suarez wants to clinch.
Mcfly keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcfly misses with a left hand
and Suarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcfly throws out the jab.
Suarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez moves in looking to clinch but Mcfly pushes him off.
Mcfly throws a big counter combination but Suarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcfly swinging wildly here.
Mcfly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Suarez forces Mcfly back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Messi Suarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suarez misses with some punches.
Suarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suarez has Mcfly pressed against the cage, preventing Mcfly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly is trying to break free.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Mcfly blocks a body shot from Suarez.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Mcfly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfly.
Mcfly is trying to push Suarez away but Suarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suarez looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcfly as Suarez tries to tie him up.
Mcfly blocks an uppercut.
Mcfly blocks an uppercut.
Mcfly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez wants to clinch up but Mcfly keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcfly.
Mcfly takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Suarez as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Suarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcfly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Mcfly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Mcfly.
Suarez tries a body shot but Mcfly blocks it.
Suarez has Mcfly pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
Mcfly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcfly blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suarez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcfly is trying to break the clinch but Suarez is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Mcfly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcfly 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Mcfly!
Marty Mcfly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasile Carlova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Also Sprach Zarathustra. Vasile Carlova acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
151 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasile Carlova!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlova.
Carlova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter throws a hook but Carlova blocks it.
Carlova drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter clinches.
Fighter lands a left hand.
Carlova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carlova is trying to pull guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carlova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Carlova avoids nicely.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Carlova 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.
Carlova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlova wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Carlova tries to counter with a clinch but Fighter shakes him off and moves away.
Fighter lands a jab to Carlova's midsection.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlova moves away.
Carlova with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carlova tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carlova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Fighter drives through and clinches with Carlova against the cage.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlova backwards.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlova backwards.
Carlova throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Fighter.
Carlova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasile Carlova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlova backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carlova misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carlova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carlova is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Carlova tries to tie him up.
Fighter lands a body punch.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Carlova looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Carlova's head.
A short left from Fighter.
Carlova is trying to pull guard but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Carlova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Carlova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlova backwards.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carlova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter avoids it.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlova backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Fighter.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carlova is rocked!
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carlova is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Carlova! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fighter is unloading with more strikes now! Carlova drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nameless Fighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Nameless Fighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zombie Nation. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
20
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giblert Melendez !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Melendez misses.
Melendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashton circles away quickly and effectively.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Ashton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melendez 's waist but Melendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashton off to one side.
Melendez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ashton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton swings around for an armbar but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ashton's guard.
Melendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton pulls Melendez in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
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.
Ashton managing to control the position.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Melendez being controlled here momentarily.
Ashton controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
Ashton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ashton throws an elbow that misses. Melendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ashton's guard. Nice move by Melendez !
Ashton is controlling Melendez 's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Melendez has passed into side control.
Ashton is looking for a sweep.
Ashton prevents Melendez from improving position.
Ashton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giblert Melendez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Melendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Melendez swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez , looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melendez is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton is looking to stall here but Melendez recovers full guard.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Ashton advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ashton is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Melendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ashton is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ashton.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melendez taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard.
Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ashton is working for a submission of some sort.
Melendez wants to get back to full guard.
Ashton is working for a submission of some sort.
Ashton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melendez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ashton thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
Ashton is thwarting Melendez 's attempts to control the position.
Ashton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez lands a jab to the nose.
Melendez with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez , looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Melendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Melendez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashton. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melendez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez lands with a shot to the body.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez sizes up Ashton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Melendez looks to land a combination. Ashton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Melendez . Beautiful body shot.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melendez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ashton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melendez pinned against the cage. Melendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melendez lands with a nice body punch.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Melendez circles away easily
and Melendez counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashton's hands.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Melendez . Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melendez throws a good cross that connects.
Melendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melendez closes the distance and pushes Ashton back into the cage.
Melendez is pushing Ashton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Melendez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melendez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melendez stalling.
Melendez lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Melendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Melendez is defending well.
Ashton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Melendez is trying to keep an underhook but Ashton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ashton is pressing down on Melendez 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melendez is holding on for now.
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashton.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Ashton is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but Melendez defending well.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Ashton trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Ashton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Melendez defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giblert Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melendez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giblert Melendez !
A relieved looking Giblert Melendez 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Slick Black Cadillac by Quiet Riot. Boschman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alone In A Crowd - When Tigers Fight. Third Round Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boschman in his tracks.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Boschman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Diederik Boschman has been cut.
Boschman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boschman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero with a nice cross.
Boschman is rocked!
Romero fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Boschman square on the jaw! Damn, Boschman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Third Round Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes into the arena with Pastor Troy - It's About To Go Down blaring out of the sound system. Khan has chosen Bad Seed - Watch It Burn as his entrance music. Ganbaatar Khan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
21
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
166 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ganbaatar Khan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan checks the leg kick.
Fisher throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Khan is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan is trying to stand.
Fisher stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fisher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Khan is defending well.
Fisher is controlling the pace.
Khan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher uses his free foot to push down on Khan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khan.
Fisher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fisher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fisher controlling from mount.
Fisher working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Fisher has hold of Khan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working Khan over with strikes here.
Fisher has hold of Khan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher with a couple of short strikes.
Khan is rocked!
Fisher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Khan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Khan is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher landing punches.
Fisher throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Khan has his hands clasped together but Fisher breaks the hold and Khan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Fisher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nathan Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ganbaatar Khan had this to say: '*AHAHA* People pay to see Khan fight. It doesn't matter if I win or lose because my name alone puts asses in seats regardless. The champ has no star power. Enjoy fighting for pennies and nickels chump *spits on Fishers face*'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . Yuri Boyka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boyka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The PIT in the buildup to the fight.
Boyka swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab from Boyka.
Boyka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boyka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bailey throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
Boyka tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka throws out a leg kick but Bailey moves out of range and Boyka only half commits.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Bailey closes the distance and pushes Boyka back into the cage.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Boyka controls the action.
Bailey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boyka lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
Boyka lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyka.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyka prevents a body shot from Bailey.
A short right from Boyka.
Boyka looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyka controls his hands.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka lands a knee to the head.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyka lands with a right to the head.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyka's elbow.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Boyka.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyka.
Boyka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyka.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Boyka trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey presses Boyka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bailey.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey scores with a nice hook 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!
Boyka working aggressively here.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Boyka missing with knees to the body.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Good body shot from Bailey.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Boyka is rocked!
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey throws a counter combo.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boyka throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyka.
A punch lands to the side of Boyka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bailey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boyka! Bailey lets Boyka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey drops Boyka with a huge uppercut! Boyka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bailey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Devon Bailey 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
