 |
Madness Fright Night 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Francisco (ranked 24580 p4p, 640 weight class) and Android Eighteen (ranked 24238 p4p, 639 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 203 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Android Eighteen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen forces Francisco back against the cage and clinches.
Francisco breaks the clinch.
Eighteen wants to clinch up but Francisco keeps it at a distance.
Eighteen tries to keep at a distance but Francisco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eighteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mike Francisco has been cut.
Francisco throws a head punch that misses.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Eighteen keeps him there for the moment.
Francisco is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Eighteen looking to throw knees to the head but Francisco is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Eighteen.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Eighteen throws a head punch that misses.
Francisco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen wants to stand and escape but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco postures up.
Eighteen is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen 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.
Francisco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eighteen, up you get!
Eighteen pushes Francisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eighteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eighteen with a knee to the head.
Eighteen is pressed up against the cage. Francisco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eighteen down to the mat. Eighteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Francisco gets tackled into the cage by Eighteen. Eighteen maintains the clinch.
Eighteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eighteen throws an elbow but misses.
Francisco tries to circle away but Eighteen has him pinned against the cage.
Francisco wants to get back to striking at distance but Eighteen won't allow it.
Eighteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Francisco blocks an elbow strike from Eighteen.
Eighteen avoiding damage as Francisco throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eighteen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eighteen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eighteen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Eighteen landing knees to the head.
Francisco is rocked!
Eighteen lands a big knee! That's hurt Francisco! Oh, he's all over the place! Eighteen lands another knee that sends Francisco to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Android Eighteen!
A relieved looking Android Eighteen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Soldic (ranked 24644 p4p, 486 weight class) and Shin Tsu (ranked 24509 p4p, 455 weight class). Soldic comes to the cage accompanied by Come With Me. Roberto Soldic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
153 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Soldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic cracks Tsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Shin Tsu has been cut.
Soldic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsu is rocked!
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Tsu.
Tsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Soldic finish him?
Soldic lands a big shot that drops Tsu! Can he finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soldic is fighting to break Tsu's control of his arms but Tsu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsu wants to hit a switch here but Soldic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsu there!
Soldic 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.
Soldic controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsu seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soldic continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsu can't escape the position.
Soldic content just to control the position here.
Tsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soldic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soldic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soldic content just to control the position here.
Tsu wants to get back to his feet.
Soldic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Soldic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tsu is trying to reverse the position but instead Soldic has taken his back - oops!
Soldic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soldic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Soldic.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Soldic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsu wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shin Tsu'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.
Tsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsu misses the body punch
and Soldic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Tsu.
Tsu misses with a wild combination.
Soldic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsu can do to turn this around?
Soldic drops Tsu with a big left hand and mounts him. Tsu is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Soldic controlling from mount.
Tsu is looking to improve his position but Soldic isn't that keen on the idea.
Soldic controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic continues to hold on tight.
Soldic prevents Tsu from getting the reversal.
Soldic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsu is trying to stand.
Soldic controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Soldic is riding his opponent, not letting Tsu buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto Soldic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsu tries to escape but Soldic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soldic is riding his opponent, not letting Tsu buck him off.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Tsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soldic is riding his opponent, not letting Tsu buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shin Tsu'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soldic rushes Tsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soldic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soldic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soldic digs a right hand into Tsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsu's gas tank.
Soldic prevents Tsu from breaking the clinch.
Soldic scores with a shot to the side of Tsu's head.
Soldic digs a right hand into Tsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsu's gas tank.
Soldic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldic moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic lands a shoulder strike.
Soldic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsu backwards.
Soldic scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsu backwards.
Soldic pushes Tsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Soldic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsu backwards.
Soldic works on Tsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Soldic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soldic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soldic lands a big right hand that drops Tsu! The killer instinct kicks in and Soldic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Soldic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Soldic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roberto Soldic made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 5002 p4p, 385 weight class) and Micky Harper (ranked 25099 p4p, 482 weight class). Mahesa comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Harper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harper has a takedown stuffed.
Harper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harper lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Mahesa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahesa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahesa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa passes into half guard.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahesa is working away from the top position though.
Mahesa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harper sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahesa is thwarting Harper's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahesa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahesa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mahesa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahesa is looking for a kimura but Harper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahesa to get the leverage.
Harper trying to control here.
Harper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mahesa is working for a submission of some sort.
Mahesa is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Mahesa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahesa working Harper over with strikes.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahesa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahesa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper looking for submissions off his back.
Mahesa working Harper over with strikes.
Mahesa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Mahesa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mahesa working Harper over with strikes.
Mahesa seems to be working for a kimura but Harper defends the submission attempt.
Mahesa is breathing heavily.
Mahesa seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking for submissions off his back.
Mahesa is looking for a kimura here.
Harper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mahesa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mahesa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahesa.
Mahesa is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Mahesa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahesa pulls his head out easily.
Harper trying to control here.
Harper is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahesa.
Nice strikes from Mahesa there.
Mahesa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahesa.
Mahesa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harper has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Mahesa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Harper. No joy for Mahesa on that attempt.
Mahesa goes for a double leg but Harper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harper continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahesa, which made it look bad.
Mahesa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harper's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahesa throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahesa 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.
Mahesa drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Mahesa off! Mahesa jumps back into Harper's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahesa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahesa defends it easily.
Harper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahesa drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Mahesa off! Mahesa jumps back into Harper's guard.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harper is looking for a triangle but Mahesa pushes his legs off easily.
Mahesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
Mahesa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andre Mahesa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahesa throws a big elbow that misses.
Harper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahesa drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Mahesa off! Mahesa jumps back into Harper's guard.
Mahesa lands a couple of digs.
Harper has momentary wrist control but Mahesa slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahesa scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahesa drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Mahesa off! Mahesa jumps back into Harper's guard.
Harper is looking for a triangle but Mahesa pushes his legs off easily.
Mahesa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mahesa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Harper screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mahesa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andre Mahesa!
A very excited looking Andre Mahesa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Dutch (ranked 6849 p4p, 451 weight class) and Don Piano (ranked 6507 p4p, 438 weight class). Piano has chosen AC/DC - Night Prowler as his entrance music. Von Dutch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
19
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Von Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutch has Piano up against the cage in a clinch.
Piano misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Dutch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Piano blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Piano told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dutch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dutch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
Piano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dutch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Piano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dutch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piano's brow.
Piano works on Dutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Piano avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutch.
Piano blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piano is defending well for now.
Piano gets through Dutch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piano avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Piano misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piano.
Dutch stalling.
Dutch misses with an elbow strike.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Dutch slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dutch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piano's brow.
Piano blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutch throws an elbow but misses.
Piano blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Piano blocks the elbow strike.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Dutch misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piano dodges an elbow strike from Dutch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Piano's defenses.
Piano avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Piano tries to work over Dutch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch misses with an elbow strike.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Piano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutch tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Dutch back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dutch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piano's brow.
Piano blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano lands a body shot.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Piano fails to land.
Piano misses with the head strike.
Piano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dutch misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Piano dodges an elbow strike from Dutch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutch throws an elbow but misses.
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped Piano in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piano takes an elbow to the temple.
Piano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dutch.
Come on Dutch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Piano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dutch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Dutch dominated that round.
That's time! Dutch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piano throws out a counter right but Dutch avoids it with no problem.
Dutch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Von Dutch has been cut.
A jab from Piano misses.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dutch was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano.
Dutch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dutch needs to keep his hands up - Piano had a free shot at his head there.
Piano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Piano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dutch tries to clinch but Piano moves away
and Piano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dutch is rocked!
Piano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dutch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Piano works Dutch's body with a nice hook.
Piano fakes the body blow, causing Dutch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dutch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Piano!
A relieved looking Don Piano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Shank (ranked 4808 p4p, 375 weight class) and Sean O Sullivan (ranked 7207 p4p, 441 weight class). O Sullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tool - Invincible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaw Shank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean O Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Sullivan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shank throws a sloppy body shot
and O Sullivan counters with a nice body shot.
Shank throws out a leg kick but O Sullivan moves out of range and Shank only half commits.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shank was well out of range. Poor timing from O Sullivan.
It looked like Shank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shank misses with an uppercut. O Sullivan saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shank feints and then cracks O Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Sullivan down.
O Sullivan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shank counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank lands with an overhand left.
O Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Shank appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shank scores with a sloppy right hand. O Sullivan should have avoided that one.
O Sullivan swings for the body but Shank moves out of range.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shank.
Shank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank scores with a sloppy right hand. O Sullivan should have avoided that one.
O Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shank manages to avoid it.
Shank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shank moves away.
Shank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shank tried to counter with a leg kick but O Sullivan avoided it.
Shank connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shank lands with a straight right. O Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
O Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Shank misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank lands a head shot.
Shank misses with a shot to the body
and O Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
O Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Shank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Shank misses.
O Sullivan lands a nice hook to Shank's body. Shank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Shank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan lands a right hook to the body.
O Sullivan swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Shank misses the target.
Shank lands with a straight right. O Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shank.
Shank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shank throws a leg kick but O Sullivan checks it.
O Sullivan throws a series of punches but Shank moves out of range.
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 Shaw Shank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Sullivan scores with a body shot.
Sean O Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shank lands a body shot.
O Sullivan misses with a shot to the body
and Shank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Sullivan throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shank misses its target.
O Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Shank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Shank misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from O Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan swings for the body but Shank moves out of range.
Shank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sean O Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
O Sullivan works over Shank's head and body with a nice combination.
O Sullivan works over Shank's head and body with a nice combination.
O Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Shank.
O Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Sullivan looks to land a combination but Shank avoids it well.
Shank dodges the punch combination from O Sullivan.
Shank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by O Sullivan - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shank circles away quickly and effectively.
Shank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
O Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Shank misses with an uppercut
and O Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Shank finds it's way through O Sullivan's defenses.
No joy there for O Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank misses with a hook to the body
and O Sullivan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for O Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Sullivan defending well as Shank loads up on a big left hand.
As Shank backs off O Sullivan throws a huge counter combo but Shank manages to avoid it all.
Shank scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from O Sullivan does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
O Sullivan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shank throws a poor cross that misses
and O Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Shank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shank avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shank half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shank rather than just go for the knockout.
Shank stuns O Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Sullivan lands with a nice combination. Shank backs away looking to recover.
Shank throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan tries to bum rush Shank with a series of wild strikes but Shank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
Shank cracks the inside of O Sullivan's front leg.
O Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
O Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shank counters with a right hand to the body.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Sullivan.
Shank is looking to counter punch.
O Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shank is just out of range.
It looked like Shank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shank circles away quickly and effectively.
Shank throws a lazy uppercut
and O Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shank thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot.
O Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Shank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shank's head backwards.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shank.
O Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
O Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shank.
O Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
Shank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean O Sullivan.
Well O Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean O Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Master (ranked 5955 p4p, 413 weight class) and Gabriel De Souza (ranked 6848 p4p, 450 weight class). New Master had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Master uses from the top position.
Master trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.
Master passes De Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Master wants to free his trapped foot but De Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master throwing shots but De Souza is blocking nicely.
Master is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Master will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Souza tries to kick Master off but Master keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Master.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
De Souza is staying active underneath Master, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master 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.
De Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Master wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Master looking to sit in guard and control but De Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Master wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is trying to keep De Souza in close.
Master lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Master trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Master wanted to stand there but De Souza had control of the position.
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Master postures up in De Souza's guard and throws a big left but De Souza blocks it.
Master wants to stand but De Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza pushes Master off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Master moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master lands a knee to the body.
De Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Souza wants to break free but Master has control.
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Master obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Master dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Master has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Souza looking for a takedown.
Master lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gabriel De Souza has been cut.
Nice elbow from Master.
Master landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Gabriel De Souza's cut even more.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Master.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Master is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Master connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Gabriel De Souza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Master working De Souza over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master scores with a knee to the head.
Gabriel De Souza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Master lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked De Souza out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). New Master!
New Master seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ade Absame (ranked 3897 p4p, 214 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 3465 p4p, 197 weight class). Ade Absame had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
27
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Absame feints and as Myres raises his hands in defense, Absame changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myres is looking to stand back up but Absame counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Myres.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myres pushes Absame off looking to stand but Absame dives back in and keeps control.
Absame tries to pass to full mount but Myres defends it.
Absame with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Absame seems to be looking for submissions.
Absame throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myres tries to kick Absame off but Absame keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Absame trying to control from half guard but Myres is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Myres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Absame is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Absame not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Absame missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Myres is trying to stand up here but Absame is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Absame seems content to control.
Absame 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.
Myres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Absame.
Absame thows a huge punch but Myres dodges it nicely.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Myres is defending well.
Absame prevents Myres from standing back up.
Myres wants to stand back up but Absame manages to pass into side control.
Myres is being controlled here.
Absame tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Absame thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Myres wants to get back to his feet but Absame drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame 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 Myres's shoulder. That is not cool.
Absame is trying to get an arm triangle but Myres is defending well.
Absame has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Myres is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Absame yanks on the arm and Myres is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Absame.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ade Absame!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ade Absame made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Boom (ranked 2666 p4p, 295 weight class) and Xio Pio (ranked 3289 p4p, 359 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
26
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xio Pio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at Russian Bears Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Pio's shoulder, as Pio tries to avoid the shot.
Pio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boom did well to prevent Pio getting side control.
Boom pushes Pio off and gets back to his feet.
Pio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pio looking to score a takedown here. Boom is defending well but Pio drives through and ends up in Boom's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom keeping moving, preventing Pio from controlling successfully.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pio is aware though and is defending well.
Boom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pio defends well.
Pio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pio wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Boom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pio is aware though and is defending well.
Pio stands and steps away. Boom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pio fails to land the takedown.
Pio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom throws a series of punches but Pio avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Pio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom throws a series of punches but Pio avoids them all with ease.
Boom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xio Pio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boom.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Pio slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Pio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pio preventing the sweep.
Boom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pio defends it easily.
Boom is working an open guard so Pio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pio shoots for a double leg takedown but Boom sprawls well. He's pushed Pio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pio fails with the takedown.
Samuel Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pio shoots in for a takedown but Boom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom misses with a straight left.
Pio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a hook but Pio blocks it.
Pio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom lands a right hook to the body.
Pio shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pio looks winded!
Pio shoots in and drives through. Boom sprawls well.
Boom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pio darts in looking for a takedown but Boom gets double underhooks and turns Pio into the cage.
Boom with a jab.
Boom thuds his right hand into Pio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pio is rocked!
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Pio is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pio seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Pio goes down and covers up as Boom starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Boom!
A very excited looking Samuel Boom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 1549 p4p, 180 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 1427 p4p, 167 weight class). Peter Petersson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
19
250 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
20
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersson has time to react.
Rodgers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodgers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Petersson with a series of wild strikes but Petersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Petersson is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Petersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Petersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a hook but Petersson avoids it easily.
Petersson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Petersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Petersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers lands a big head kick that sends Petersson tumbling to the mat! Rodgers takes a step backwards and waves Petersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Peter Petersson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Petersson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rodgers swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Petersson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 2401 p4p, 246 weight class) and Antonio Nagashima (ranked 1393 p4p, 162 weight class). Nagashima has chosen O Rappa- Anjos pra Quem Tem Fe as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
20
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
20
268 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran throws a jab when Nagashima was well out of range.
Camoran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camoran swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Camoran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagashima doesn't seem bothered though.
Camoran takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Mankar Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagashima tries to keep at a distance but Camoran has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran misses with some punches.
Camoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Nagashima jumps guard.
Nagashima being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima has his foot on Camoran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camoran works his way back into a safe position though.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom.
Nagashima is looking for a triangle here but Camoran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nagashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camoran off and has taken his back!
Nagashima has got his arm under Camoran's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Camoran has spun round into Nagashima's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Camoran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagashima's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima trying to control but Camoran postures up.
Nagashima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camoran's back!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Camoran's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nagashima looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camoran rolls, trying to escape but Nagashima keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima looking to break Camoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Camoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nagashima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Camoran turns into Nagashima and is now in his guard.
Nagashima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camoran wants to stand but Nagashima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camoran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camoran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima looking to control.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Nagashima trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagashima is retaining full guard.
Nagashima looking to control.
Nagashima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camoran uses it to pass to side control.
Camoran controls the position.
Nagashima is looking for a sweep.
Nagashima sneaks back into half guard.
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 Mankar Camoran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camoran misses with a hook to the body
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Camoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagashima misses with a straight right.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Camoran.
Good shot there by Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
Camoran lands a nice shot that snaps Nagashima's head back.
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Camoran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camoran throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagashima misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a jab-cross combination.
Nagashima feints a jab promting Camoran to slip. Nagashima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camoran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camoran.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagashima throws a hook but Camoran avoids it easily.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Camoran is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camoran tries to clinch up
and Nagashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagashima scores with a body shot.
Camoran is looking to wear down Nagashima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima connects with a jab.
Nagashima throws the left hand but Camoran avoids the punch easily.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima needs to keep his hands up - Camoran had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camoran defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Camoran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran misses the jab.
Camoran misses with a looping right.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
A little jabbing left from Nagashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camoran blocks a jab.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Jab by Camoran.
Nagashima misses with a hook
and Camoran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camoran lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Camoran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Camoran misses with an uppercut.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camoran gets a clinch.
Nagashima blocks a body shot from Camoran.
Camoran tries to work over Nagashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camoran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camoran.
A head punch on the inside from Camoran fails to land.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camoran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camoran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima jumps into guard, dragging Camoran to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass.
Nagashima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camoran uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagashima regains half guard.
Nagashima moves into full guard.
Camoran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camoran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagashima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camoran has managed to get both his arms back between Nagashima's legs - danger averted.
Nagashima working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nagashima's guard.
Nagashima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nagashima keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Camoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camoran passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nagashima, who protects the arm well.
Camoran working away.
Camoran tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camoran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagashima has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camoran working away.
Nagashima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagashima trying to control from the bottom.
Nagashima tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagashima is not content to let Camoran control the position.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mankar Camoran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camoran 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mankar Camoran!
Mankar Camoran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
