 |
TTFC Rumble in New York PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Akin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Akin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Akin.
Gray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gray gets a takedown into half guard.
Gray controlling the action here.
Akin wants to get back to his feet.
Akin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gray on the ground.
Gray gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gray - just one landing.
Gray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akin is trying to defend but Gray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akin wants to get back to his feet.
Gray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray moves into full mount! Akin won't be happy about that!
Gray lands a big elbow.
Gray working for a submission but Akin is keeping him at bay.
Gray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Gray controlling from mount.
Gray thowing shots but they're missing.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray wants to finish this one by submission but Akin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gray.
You get the feeling that Akin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gray landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gray is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Akin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Akin!
Gray controlling Akin's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Akin back into the cage.
Akin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Gray wants to break free but Akin has control.
Akin tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Akin back against the cage.
Akin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
Akin is pressed up against the cage. Gray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akin down to the mat. Akin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Akin. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
Dennis Akin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Gray.
Gray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gray stands up.
Gray is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akin scores with a nice right hand.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gray backs up against the cage.
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray is working for takedown but Akin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Akin missing with knees to the body.
Akin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gray or not.
Akin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akin is keeping busy.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gray lands in his opponent's guard.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akin is wriggling around but Gray manages to pass to half guard.
Akin is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
Akin wants to stand back up but Gray manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gray landing shots from mount.
Gray is working for a guillotine from mount but Akin frees his head quite easily.
Gray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akin?
Gray controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray working Akin over with strikes here.
Akin has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Gray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gray'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!
Gray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akin sprawls well initially but Gray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akin wants to get back to his feet.
Gray stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Akin to get to his feet.
Gabriel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gray unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akin taking shots to the head.
Gray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gray is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Gray!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
149 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Griffen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffen - that will leave a mark!
Jaeger throws a big shot that misses.
Griffen throws a head kick that misses.
Jaeger lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffen off the cage and back into rage.
Griffen ducks under a wild hook from Jaeger.
Jaeger misses with a wild body shot.
Griffen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaeger.
Griffen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaeger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaeger throws a right and a left that Griffen avoids nicely.
Griffen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffen.
Jaeger takes a swing at Griffen's ribcage but misses.
Jaeger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffen.
Jaeger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffen.
Vinny Jaeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffen.
Griffen looks for a takedown but Jaeger sprawls well.
Griffen wants to clinch up but Jaeger keeps it at a distance.
Griffen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaeger.
Griffen fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaeger as he jumps to the side.
Jaeger avoids the head kick by Griffen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaeger lands a head shot.
Jaeger moves into range and clinches up with Griffen.
Jaeger is trying to break the clinch but Griffen has him pressed against the cage.
Griffen is trying to break free.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger is controlling him.
Griffen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaeger's efforts to push away.
Griffen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaeger's efforts to push away.
Griffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Jaeger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaeger dodges an elbow strike from Griffen.
Griffen keeps control of Jaeger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffen has Jaeger pressed against the cage, preventing Jaeger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffen taking a breather.
Jaeger wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffen won't allow it.
Jaeger tries to circle away but Griffen has him pinned against the cage.
Griffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Griffen tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaeger avoids the damage to the body.
Jaeger is trying to break free.
Jaeger is trying to force a seperation but Griffen has the dominant position.
Jaeger prevents Griffen from breaking the clinch.
Griffen wants a takedown.
Jaeger breaks from the clinch.
Jaeger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaeger swinging wildly here.
Jaeger's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jaeger duly obliges.
Jaeger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaeger misses with an uppercut.
Vinny Jaeger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger misses with a two punch combination.
Griffen shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaeger sprawls well. He's pushed Griffen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffen lands with a kick to the temple. Jaeger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaeger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffen connects with a high kick.
Griffen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaeger throws a series of punches but Griffen avoids them all with ease.
Griffen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaeger tries to avoid it but Griffen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaeger to the ground. Jaeger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffen shoots in for a takedown but Jaeger shows good takedown defense.
Jaeger throws a big shot that misses.
Jaeger throws a right and a left that Griffen avoids nicely.
Griffen throws a head kick but Jaeger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffen tries to clinch there but Jaeger circles away.
Jaeger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaeger misses the shot to the body.
Griffen has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Griffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeger punishes Griffen's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffen takes one to the side of the head.
Griffen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaeger throws a lazy right hand but Griffen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaeger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffen scores with a head kick.
Jaeger throws a hook to the side of Griffen's head but Griffen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffen clinches but Jaeger breaks the clinch
and Jaeger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Vinny Jaeger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffen connects with a high kick.
Griffen throws a big shot that misses.
Jaeger leaves Griffen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffen fails with the takedown
and Jaeger counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffen staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffen!
Jaeger misses the shot to the body.
Griffen takes one to the chin there.
Griffen shoots and misses
and Jaeger counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinny Jaeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffen.
Jaeger tries to circle away but Griffen has him pinned against the cage.
Griffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaeger's elbow.
Jaeger lands a nice uppercut.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Griffen looking for a takedown.
Griffen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Griffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffen closes the distance but Jaeger moves to the side
and Jaeger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffen wants to clinch up but Jaeger keeps it at a distance.
Griffen tries to move into range but Jaeger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jaeger misses.
Griffen with a poor takedown
and Jaeger counters with a three punch combo that has Griffen backing up. Griffen nods at Jaeger to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffen closes the distance but Jaeger moves to the side
letting Jaeger counter with a right hand.
Griffen with a poor takedown
and Jaeger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinny Jaeger is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffen is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Jaeger.
Griffen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaeger counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaeger throws a series of punches but Griffen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffen wants to clinch
and Jaeger counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Jaeger. No joy for Griffen on that attempt.
Jaeger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffen with a poor takedown
and Jaeger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaeger throws a right and a left that Griffen avoids nicely.
Jaeger blocks a head kick by Griffen.
Griffen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Jaeger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffen tries to clinch but Jaeger moves away
and Jaeger counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaeger misses with a straight right.
Jaeger stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffen. Griffen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaeger tries to clinch up but Griffen circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffen tries to keep at a distance but Jaeger has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffen has double underhooks.
Griffen effectively controlling the action here.
Jaeger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaeger is trying to break the clinch but Griffen is controlling him.
Griffen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaeger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaeger walks away with a smile on his face. Griffen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jaeger moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffen is trying to break free.
Jaeger prevents Griffen from breaking the clinch.
Jaeger tries to break free but Griffen pushes him back against the cage.
Griffen tries to pull guard but Jaeger holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffen drops back down to his feet.
Jaeger is trying to break the clinch but Griffen has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffen has had enough of the clinch but Jaeger keeps him there for the moment.
Jaeger wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffen won't allow it.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger is controlling him.
Jaeger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffen taking a breather.
Jaeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaeger swinging wildly here.
Griffen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaeger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinny Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaeger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaeger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaeger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffen.
Griffen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffen lands a high kick!
Griffen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaeger sprawls well. Jaeger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Jaeger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaeger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffen.
Griffen with a poor takedown
and Jaeger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaeger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaeger looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffen is just out of range.
Griffen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaeger.
A head kick from Griffen lands but Jaeger takes it in his stride.
Jaeger avoids the head kick by Griffen.
Jaeger misses with a body shot.
Griffen tries for a takedown but Jaeger circles away easily
and Griffen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinny Jaeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Griffen.
Jaeger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffen manages to avoid it.
Jaeger looks to throw the jab but Griffen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen throws a head kick that misses.
Griffen misses with a takedown attempt - Jaeger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaeger darts in and clinches Griffen up against the cage.
Griffen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaeger won't allow it.
Griffen is trying to force a seperation but Jaeger has the dominant position.
Jaeger working hard to break the clinch.
Jaeger prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaeger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffen has him pressed against the cage.
Jaeger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaeger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffen keeps control of Jaeger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaeger working hard to break the clinch.
Griffen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaeger walks away with a smile on his face. Griffen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaeger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaeger lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaeger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffen avoids the body shot from Jaeger.
Jaeger leaves Griffen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaeger tries to clinch there but Griffen circles away.
A lazy left from Jaeger finds it's target.
Griffen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffen connects with a high kick.
Jaeger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaeger slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffen misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger throws a right hand that Griffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffen also avoids with ease.
Jaeger keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffen lands a head kick!
Griffen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaeger's head.
Griffen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaeger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaeger throws the left hand but Griffen avoids the punch easily.
Griffen shoots in for a double leg but Jaeger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaeger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaeger lands with a nice combination. Griffen backs away looking to recover.
Griffen moves away from the strike by Jaeger.
Griffen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaeger blocks a head kick by Griffen.
Griffen looks for a takedown but Jaeger sprawls well.
Ryan Griffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaeger swivels and escapes.
Jaeger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaeger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaeger drives through and clinches with Griffen against the cage.
Vinny Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaeger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaeger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Jaeger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaeger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Jaeger!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gio Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordie Green will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
|
165 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gio Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Green!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jazz pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Jazz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Green is looking to clinch.
Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jazz is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Jazz pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green wants to clinch up but Jazz keeps it at a distance.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Jazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gio Jazz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jazz misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green won't allow Jazz to get back to his feet.
Jazz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
Jazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jazz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Jazz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jazz somewhat.
Jazz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Green trying to control the action but Jazz is working from the bottom.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green thows a huge punch but Jazz dodges it nicely.
Green decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jazz misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a head kick. That will keep Jazz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jazz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Jazz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gio Jazz's cut is getting worse.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Jazz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jazz is rocked!
Green throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jazz crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gordie Green!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela's entrance music is 50 Cent - Outta Control Remix. A fine choice. Chico Escuela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Stark's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
243 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
|
185 cm
25
230 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Escuela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark pushes Escuela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stark 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.
Escuela postures up.
Escuela stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Escuela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Escuela is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escuela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Escuela.
Stark wants to clinch but Escuela slips to the side
and Escuela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Escuela lands a two punch combo.
Stark looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escuela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Escuela lands a head shot.
Stark is rocked!
Escuela throws a pinpoint strike between Stark's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Stark crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Escuela scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chico Escuela!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between William Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Deliz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 New York, William Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Deliz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Deliz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deliz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deliz tightens his grip and picks Stone up, before dumping him to the ground. Stone manages to land in guard.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Deliz won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz controlling from the top position.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deliz is one step ahead there.
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.
Deliz prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deliz forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Deliz avoids the damage to the body.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
William Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Deliz.
Stone manages to pull guard.
Deliz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deliz won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Deliz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 William Stone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deliz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deliz tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Deliz is trying to break free.
Stone jumps into guard, dragging Deliz to the mat.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone working a defensive guard but Deliz passes into half guard.
Stone is trying to control but Deliz manages to pass to mount!
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Stone kicks off Deliz and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deliz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone is looking to clinch but Deliz is avoiding it.
Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deliz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deliz connects with a jab.
Deliz gets a clinch.
Deliz avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Deliz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deliz tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
William Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deliz jabs at Stone's body.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Deliz counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deliz is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
William Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Deliz.
Deliz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to control the position but Deliz postures up.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Deliz from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to hit a switch here but Deliz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stone there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Deliz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Deliz connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deliz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deliz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deliz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone tries to clinch
and Deliz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deliz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deliz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deliz counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deliz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone tries to clinch but Deliz moves away
and Deliz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone wants to clinch
and Deliz counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Deliz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deliz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Deliz works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Deliz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deliz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Deliz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deliz cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Stone tries to stall but Deliz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deliz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deliz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deliz wants a takedown.
Stone successfully pulls guard.
Stone 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deliz prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two 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.
Deliz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deliz defends well.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deliz passes into side control.
Deliz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deliz has control of an arm but Stone manages to advance to Deliz's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone tightening his grip on Deliz, looking for the choke.
Deliz fending off the submission attempt from Stone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Deliz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deliz 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Deliz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Porterfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Porterfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connor wants to control from the top but Porterfield keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Porterfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Porterfield escapes and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Porterfield taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor is trying to control Porterfield's posture but Porterfield avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Connor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Porterfield decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Connor looks for a takedown but Porterfield sprawls well.
Bobby Porterfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porterfield clinches with his opponent.
Porterfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Porterfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Porterfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bobby Porterfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Connor.
Porterfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Porterfield.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porterfield prevents it.
Porterfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connor up against the cage.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Porterfield has Connor pressed against the cage.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porterfield effectively controlling the action here.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Porterfield won't allow it.
Come on Porterfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Porterfield.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porterfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porterfield tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor forces Porterfield back against the cage and clinches.
Porterfield trying to land knees to the body.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porterfield.
Connor letting Porterfield take a breather here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porterfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Porterfield slowing the pace effectively.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porterfield walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Porterfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Porterfield.
Connor is trying to break free.
Come on Porterfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Porterfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Porterfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Porterfield missing with knees to the body.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor throws a jab when Porterfield was well out of range.
Connor shoots in but Porterfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porterfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Connor gets control of Porterfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor 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.
Connor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porterfield defends well.
Porterfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Porterfield escapes and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Porterfield gets to mount! Connor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield controlling his opponent.
Connor tries to hold on but Porterfield pushes him away.
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.
Porterfield prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porterfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Porterfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Porterfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porterfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Porterfield looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
Porterfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Porterfield landing knees to the body.
Porterfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porterfield prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Connor blocks an elbow strike.
Porterfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connor fails to pull guard.
Connor jumps guard but Porterfield stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porterfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porterfield clinches but Connor breaks the clinch
and Connor counters with a series of strikes. Porterfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Porterfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Connor.
Connor misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porterfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porterfield forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.
Connor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Porterfield landing knees to the head.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Porterfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Porterfield lands a knee to the body.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porterfield prevents it.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor jumps guard and drags Porterfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Porterfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield won't allow Connor to sweep him here.
Porterfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bobby Porterfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Porterfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porterfield defends it nicely.
Porterfield pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Porterfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porterfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Porterfield tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porterfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porterfield working Connor over with knees to the body.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Porterfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porterfield prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Porterfield avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Porterfield obliges.
Porterfield prevents a body shot from Connor.
Porterfield stalling the fight.
Porterfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Porterfield scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Porterfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Porterfield, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Porterfield against the cage but Porterfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porterfield tries to clinch but Connor moves away
and Connor counters with a left to the body.
Porterfield has managed to clinch.
Porterfield lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Porterfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porterfield lands an elbow that stopped Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Porterfield.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Porterfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Porterfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Porterfield effectively controlling the action here.
Porterfield lands a damaging elbow.
Connor is trying to drag Porterfield to the mat but Porterfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miles Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porterfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Porterfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porterfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Porterfield!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunderclap's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ThunderStruck. Clayton Harding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
26
252 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
|
185 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tank Thunderclap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Harding!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderclap swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
Harding tries to clinch up but Thunderclap circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunderclap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunderclap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunderclap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clayton Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunderclap gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderclap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap thows a huge punch but Harding dodges it nicely.
Thunderclap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thunderclap with the ground and pound but Harding uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunderclap is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.
Thunderclap cracks Harding with a solid left hand.
Thunderclap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thunderclap throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
Thunderclap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harding is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunderclap is working Harding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunderclap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunderclap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunderclap landing with the ground and pound.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap throws a strike but Harding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harding wants to pass the guard but Thunderclap is keeping the position.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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.
Thunderclap throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thunderclap wants to sweep here but Harding controlling him for the moment.
Harding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunderclap is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harding defends well.
Thunderclap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harding defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunderclap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harding doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunderclap circles away.
Thunderclap throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
Harding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunderclap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harding is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Harding as Thunderclap shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Thunderclap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunderclap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding pushes Thunderclap up against the cage in a clinch.
Harding using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Thunderclap blocks it.
Harding lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tank Thunderclap has been cut.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harding throws an elbow that misses.
Thunderclap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harding just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harding is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunderclap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harding stops a takedown attempt from Thunderclap.
Harding connects with a knee to the head.
Harding lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunderclap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harding lands a high kick!
Thunderclap swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
Thunderclap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harding as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Harding.
Harding is looking to clinch but Thunderclap is avoiding it.
Harding tries to clinch up but Thunderclap circles away and keeps his distance.
Tank Thunderclap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harding gets caught flat footed, as Thunderclap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunderclap.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunderclap accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding trying to keep a closed guard but Thunderclap is proving a slippery customer.
Thunderclap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thunderclap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunderclap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap forces his way into half guard.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thunderclap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harding taking some punishment here, with Thunderclap in his half guard.
Thunderclap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thunderclap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thunderclap 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.
Harding is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thunderclap.
Harding wants to control but Thunderclap is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap'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. This is the final round!
Harding staying out of range there.
Harding wants to clinch up but Thunderclap keeps it at a distance.
Harding is looking to clinch but Thunderclap is avoiding it.
Thunderclap misses with an uppercut.
Harding fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunderclap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harding moves out of range as Thunderclap strikes.
Thunderclap circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderclap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunderclap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Thunderclap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunderclap swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
Thunderclap misses the jab.
Thunderclap throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding wants to clinch up but Thunderclap keeps it at a distance.
Harding tries to clinch but Thunderclap moves out of range.
Harding tries to clinch but Thunderclap is having none of it.
Harding stuffs the takedown.
Harding is looking to clinch but Thunderclap is avoiding it.
Thunderclap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harding is looking to clinch.
Harding gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunderclap counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harding's guard now.
Thunderclap is working Harding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thunderclap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thunderclap thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunderclap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunderclap accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thunderclap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harding is keeping the position for now.
Thunderclap throwing strikes but missing.
Thunderclap has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thunderclap throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding is trying to keep Thunderclap in close.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harding closes the distance and clinches.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding stops a takedown attempt from Thunderclap.
Harding prevents the takedown attempt.
Thunderclap has Harding pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harding manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunderclap blocks the elbow strike.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thunderclap is trying to drag Harding to the mat but Harding just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thunderclap has Harding pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harding manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Thunderclap's takedown attempt.
Harding lands a damaging elbow.
Harding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thunderclap's face.
Harding misses with a knee strike.
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunderclap throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harding doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunderclap circles away.
Thunderclap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harding wants to clinch
and Thunderclap counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Thunderclap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Thunderclap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thunderclap 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Thunderclap!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Guy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pedro Romero's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
25
312 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
|
225 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero wants to clinch.
Pedro Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Big Guy has been cut.
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Guy trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guy into the cage.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero drops Guy with a big knee straight up the middle! Guy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Guy is rocked!
Guy looks gassed!
Romero rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Romero controlling the action here for a moment.
Romero drops Guy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Guy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero lands a big right hand that drops Guy! The killer instinct kicks in and Romero finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Romero!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hayabusa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
19
278 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
198 cm
23
260 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Hayabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Hayabusa lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayabusa swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayabusa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayabusa lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Hayabusa.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayabusa but Hayabusa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayabusa with a nice cross.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayabusa digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayabusa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Hayabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayabusa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Titan Jackson has been cut.
Hayabusa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayabusa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa lands with a good body shot.
Hayabusa is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayabusa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayabusa lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson moves forwards but Hayabusa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hayabusa lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa scores a takedown into full mount!
Hayabusa content just to control the position here.
Hayabusa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson wants to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa controlling from mount.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hayabusa maintains control.
Hayabusa content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Hayabusa controlling from mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hayabusa counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayabusa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryu Hayabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson clinches but Hayabusa breaks the clinch
and Hayabusa counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
Hayabusa pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Hayabusa stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayabusa stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Hayabusa rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hayabusa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Hayabusa slows down the pace here.
Hayabusa gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayabusa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayabusa avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hayabusa smiles and moves away.
Hayabusa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayabusa lands with a good body shot.
Hayabusa has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa lands a shoulder strike.
Hayabusa breaks from the clinch.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Hayabusa scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa misses with a wild combination.
Hayabusa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance but Hayabusa moves to the side
and Hayabusa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayabusa forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hayabusa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hayabusa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayabusa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayabusa lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayabusa scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayabusa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Hayabusa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Hayabusa!
Hayabusa passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayabusa blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Hayabusa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayabusa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayabusa defends it nicely.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Hayabusa sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayabusa lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayabusa sprawls well. Hayabusa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Hayabusa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayabusa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titan Jackson'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.
Hayabusa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hayabusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Hayabusa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hayabusa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayabusa. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hayabusa pushes him off.
Hayabusa swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hayabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Hayabusa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayabusa tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayabusa to the ground. Hayabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Hayabusa jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayabusa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayabusa lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayabusa misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayabusa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayabusa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayabusa as he jumps to the side.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Hayabusa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayabusa lands a body shot.
Hayabusa lands a head shot.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Hayabusa digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Hayabusa stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayabusa connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Hayabusa thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayabusa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayabusa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hayabusa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayabusa jabs at Jackson's body.
Hayabusa lands a slapping body shot.
Hayabusa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayabusa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Hayabusa keeps him under control.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayabusa is working away from the top position though.
Hayabusa controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson is looking to control Hayabusa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Hayabusa is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Hayabusa has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayabusa counters with a right hand to the body.
Titan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayabusa. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayabusa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayabusa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayabusa.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hayabusa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hayabusa.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hayabusa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa clinches.
Hayabusa lands a shoulder strike.
Hayabusa lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayabusa digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Hayabusa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayabusa throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hayabusa lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayabusa moves into the clinch.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a slapping body shot.
Hayabusa lands a jab to the nose.
Hayabusa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayabusa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayabusa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayabusa throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hayabusa.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayabusa swivels and escapes.
Hayabusa digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Hayabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayabusa.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hayabusa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayabusa punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hayabusa persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayabusa cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
A punch combination from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hayabusa slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayabusa digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hayabusa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayabusa. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayabusa scores with a shot to the body.
Hayabusa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayabusa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayabusa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Hayabusa in close.
Hayabusa slips nicely into half guard.
Hayabusa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Hayabusa has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hayabusa seems content to control.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Hayabusa has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson pushes Hayabusa off looking to stand but Hayabusa dives back in and keeps control.
Hayabusa controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa had his way with Titan Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayabusa's waist but Hayabusa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Hayabusa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayabusa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Hayabusa does no damage.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayabusa clinches up against the cage.
Hayabusa lands a nice uppercut.
Hayabusa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Jackson.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayabusa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayabusa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Hayabusa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryu Hayabusa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayabusa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hayabusa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson wants to clinch but Hayabusa slips to the side
and Hayabusa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hayabusa jabs at Jackson's body.
Hayabusa lands with a good body shot.
Hayabusa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Hayabusa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayabusa gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayabusa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa misses with a two punch combination.
Hayabusa misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Hayabusa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayabusa misses with a low kick.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hayabusa has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hayabusa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Hayabusa is controlling him.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayabusa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayabusa.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayabusa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa lands a nice uppercut.
Hayabusa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hayabusa gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayabusa lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Hayabusa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hayabusa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Hayabusa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hayabusa counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hayabusa circles away easily
and Hayabusa counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayabusa throws a shot to the body.
Hayabusa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hayabusa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayabusa cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayabusa fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayabusa stuffs the takedown.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Hayabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayabusa.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hayabusa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hayabusa moves away
and Hayabusa counters by moving into the clinch.
Hayabusa breaks from the clinch.
Hayabusa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Nice uppercut there from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayabusa with a hook.
Titan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayabusa has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayabusa drags the fight down to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hayabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayabusa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:42
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:41
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hayabusa!
Ryu Hayabusa retains his heavyweight 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrian Ashoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacko Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrian Ashoka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashoka swivels and escapes.
Ashoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacko Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Ashoka throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ashoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Ashoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashoka throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Ashoka scores with a shot to the body.
Ashoka misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Ashoka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Ashoka passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashoka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ashoka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashoka works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Ashoka throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashoka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashoka.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashoka defends well.
Ashoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ashoka!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ashoka?
Ashoka wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashoka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie working Ashoka over with strikes here.
Ashoka taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashoka is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Ashoka is staying in there.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Ashoka is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ashoka is rocked!
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Ashoka is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie lands a big elbow - Ashoka is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ashoka is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacko Gracie!
Jacko Gracie retains his middleweight 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
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
