 |
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miman Jamari (ranked 4844 p4p, 5617 weight class) and Callum Cartwright (ranked 476 p4p, 510 weight class). Miman Jamari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 212 cm
19
265
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
255
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miman Jamari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Callum Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Jamari's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jamari. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Jamari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartwright cracks Jamari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Jamari.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamari.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamari tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamari to the ground. Jamari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miman Jamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cartwright.
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamari tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Callum Cartwright has been cut.
Jamari wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamari tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the head.
Jamari wobbles Cartwright with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jamari dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Cartwright to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miman Jamari!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Licht (ranked 4487 p4p, 24667 weight class) and Ridley Scott (ranked 527 p4p, 625 weight class). Licht comes into the arena with The Exies - What You Deserve blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Ben Licht has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
181
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
180
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Licht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridley Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licht looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
Scott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Licht.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licht misses with a body punch.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
Scott lands a nice uppercut.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Licht avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Licht can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Licht looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott is in close to Licht's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Licht controlling Scott's posture.
Licht 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Licht utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Licht keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Licht preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Scott working his ground and pound in the gym.
Licht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Licht controls the pace.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
Licht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Licht throws a big elbow that misses.
Licht tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Licht is working hard here to advance position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Licht from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Licht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht delivers a nice body kick.
Licht lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Licht staying out of range there.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Licht throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Licht misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Scott misses.
Decent striking displayed by Licht there.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Licht pushes him off.
Licht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Licht.
Licht circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Licht scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Licht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licht drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Licht does it's job there.
Licht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridley Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Licht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott presses Licht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Licht will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Licht.
Licht scores with a nice head shot.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ridley Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licht.
Scott rushes Licht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Licht.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
Licht wants to break free but Scott has control.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licht blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Licht.
Scott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Licht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Licht stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Licht fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Licht.
Licht wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Licht misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scott.
Licht is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licht taking a breather.
Licht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Licht manages to break the clinch.
Licht ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Licht counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Licht.
Ridley Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licht takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Licht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Licht.
Licht scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Licht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott looks for a takedown but Licht sprawls well.
Scott jabs at Licht's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Licht's ribcage. Licht let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Licht tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott misses with some punches.
Licht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Licht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ridley Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott misses with some punches.
Licht stalling in the clinch.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Licht's ribcage. Licht let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott working aggressively here.
Licht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Licht throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Licht misses with a few strikes there.
Licht sets himself, and Scott steps forward looking for the clinch! Licht avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ridley Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ridley Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Licht.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott throws a series of punches but Licht moves out of range.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Licht misses with the combination.
Scott tries to bum rush Licht with a series of wild strikes but Licht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht misses with a two punch combination.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht misses with a body punch.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Licht's ribcage. Licht let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Licht tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Scott lands a left hand.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Licht tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Licht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Licht manages to break the clinch.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licht connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Licht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Licht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Licht throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott misses with an uppercut
enabling Licht to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Licht takes one to the side of the head.
Licht listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Licht slams his shin into Scott's torso.
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Licht counters with a body kick.
Licht catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Licht.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Licht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Licht counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Licht.
Licht connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Licht's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Licht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Licht cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 Scott is rocked!
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Licht counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Licht finish him?
Licht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht thumps Scott with a low kick.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Licht scores with a nice head shot.
Scott tries to bum rush Licht with a series of wild strikes but Licht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Licht.
Licht cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Licht thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Licht had a free shot at his head there.
Licht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott misses with a left hand
and Licht counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Licht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
Licht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licht lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Licht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Licht 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Licht!
Ben Licht 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hurst (ranked 5489 p4p, 5757 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 502 p4p, 515 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
285
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
19
247
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Hurst's head back.
Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurst feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst.
Hurst tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Hurst connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurst bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hurst digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurst digs a good hook to Smith's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurst is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hurst.
Smith looks winded!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a hook but Hurst avoids it easily.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hurst getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hurst throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hurst duly obliges.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst lands with a shot to the body.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Hurst scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Hurst lands.
Hurst throws a good cross that connects.
Smith is rocked!
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst jabs at Smith's body.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Hurst scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurst lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Hurst thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurst finish him?
Hurst drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hurst is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Hurst!
Gordon Hurst was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Charles (ranked 4434 p4p, 5841 weight class) and Derrick Gawain (ranked 522 p4p, 597 weight class). Derrick Gawain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
18
176
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
22
180
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reggie Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Gawain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Gawain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Charles staying out of range there.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gawain misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gawain. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gawain misses with a wild body shot.
Gawain throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gawain looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Gawain blocks a leg kick.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gawain as he jumps to the side.
Charles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles staying out of range there.
Gawain looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Gawain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Gawain misses with a straight left.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gawain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gawain misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gawain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gawain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles throws a leg kick but Gawain checks it.
Gawain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Gawain ducks down to avoid it.
Gawain throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Derrick Gawain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gawain throws out the jab.
Gawain misses with a hook. Charles ducked under it nicely.
Gawain misses the shot to the body.
Gawain misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gawain wants it to stay on the feet.
Gawain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gawain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gawain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gawain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Gawain moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gawain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gawain scrambles back to his feet.
Gawain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gawain.
Gawain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gawain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gawain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
Gawain throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Gawain throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Gawain does no damage.
Gawain throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles blocks a jab.
Gawain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gawain throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Gawain misses.
Gawain swinging wildly here.
Gawain throws a big shot that misses.
Gawain throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws a low kick but Gawain avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gawain throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Gawain tries to sprawl out of it but Charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gawain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gawain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charles.
Gawain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Gawain missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gawain was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Gawain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gawain tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gawain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charles.
Charles is looking to wear down Gawain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gawain throws an overhand right that lands on Charles's shoulder, as Charles tries to avoid the shot.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Gawain is quick to defend against it.
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Gawain is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Gawain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gawain avoids the body shot from Charles.
Gawain throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Gawain throws a big shot that misses.
Charles moves away from the strike by Gawain.
Charles throws a good cross that connects.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gawain.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Gawain checks a low kick from Charles.
Gawain checks a low kick from Charles.
Gawain misses with a kick to the body.
Gawain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gawain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Gawain. That snapped Charles's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Derrick Gawain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gawain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charles.
Gawain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gawain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gawain throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Gawain throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Charles lands.
Charles is looking to chop away at Gawain's legs.
Charles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Gawain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gawain throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Gawain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gawain was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Gawain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gawain avoids a kick to the body.
Charles slips under a jab from Gawain.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Gawain's shoulder, as Gawain tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gawain. Those never looked like landing.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gawain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawain looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Gawain.
Gawain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gawain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gawain blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gawain.
Gawain moves out of range of the leg kick from Charles.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Gawain moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Gawain. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gawain throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Gawain avoids it well and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Charles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gawain misses with a low kick.
Charles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Charles avoids it with no problem.
Gawain misses with a straight left.
Gawain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gawain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gawain!
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gawain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gawain tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles working the head with strikes.
Gawain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Charles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gawain can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawain is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gawain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Gawain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Gawain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gawain tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Charles trying to control from half guard but Gawain is working away.
Gawain trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
Charles misses the jab.
Gawain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Gawain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Charles misses.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gawain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gawain checks a leg kick nicely.
Charles misses with an uppercut. Gawain saw that one coming.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gawain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Gawain misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles closes the distance and clinches up with Gawain, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes Gawain against the cage but Gawain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gawain as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Gawain shows good takedown defense.
Gawain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles throws out a leg kick but Gawain moves out of range and Charles only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Charles defending well as Gawain loads up on a big left hand.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gawain.
Charles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gawain sprawls well. Gawain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
Gawain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gawain defends well and Charles ends up having to push Gawain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
Charles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gawain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charles tries to circle away but Gawain has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Gawain avoids it well and moves away.
Charles fails to land the takedown.
Gawain throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Charles goes for a double leg but Gawain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gawain continues to drive forward.
Gawain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gawain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gawain.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Charles slips under a jab.
Gawain throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawain throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gawain moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gawain blocks a jab.
Charles slips under a jab from Gawain.
Gawain misses with a hook.
Charles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Gawain checks the leg kick.
Charles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gawain is fending him off so far but Charles persists. Nope, Gawain circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles dives in and grabs Gawain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gawain pushes down on Charles's head and hops out.
Charles slips under a jab.
Gawain blocks the body kick.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Gawain moved out of range.
Gawain takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses.
Gawain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles darts in looking for a takedown but Gawain gets double underhooks and turns Charles into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawain working aggressively here.
Gawain blocks a body shot from Charles.
Gawain misses with some punches.
Gawain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gawain breaks from the clinch.
Gawain misses with a few strikes there.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gawain throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Charles swings for the body but Gawain moves out of range.
Gawain misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Charles as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gawain looks to land a right hand but Charles moved out of range.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Gawain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gawain 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Gawain!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Yamamoto (ranked 4547 p4p, 24562 weight class) and Charlie Simmer (ranked 547 p4p, 634 weight class). Simmer has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Swamp Music as his entrance music. Charlie Simmer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
18
210
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
210
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyo Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Simmer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer moves out of range.
Simmer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yamamoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Simmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Simmer as Yamamoto shoots in.
Simmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmer digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
Simmer manages to pull 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.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Simmer is defending the strikes.
Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Simmer is defending well.
Yamamoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Yamamoto wants to control but Simmer is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmer keeps working.
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.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Simmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Simmer's head but Simmer avoids it well.
Yamamoto taking a break here but Simmer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simmer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simmer blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmer circles away.
Simmer has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simmer breaks the clinch.
Simmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmer is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmer pinned against the cage. Simmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmer! But no joy.
Yamamoto shoots in but Simmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmer'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.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Simmer has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmer pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamamoto distracts Simmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto trying to control but Simmer is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Simmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmer prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simmer gets to his feet. Yamamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmer defends it nicely.
Charlie Simmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmer digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmer throws a leg kick that misses.
Simmer rushes Yamamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmer circles away.
Yamamoto gets tackled into the cage by Simmer. Simmer maintains the clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmer throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Simmer crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Simmer improves his position.
Simmer fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmer avoids it.
Simmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmer gets a clinch.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmer walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Simmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer is having none of it.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Simmer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Simmer misses with a double jab.
As Simmer looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Simmer just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Simmer circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Simmer sprawls well.
Simmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Simmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Simmer. Those never looked like landing.
Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Simmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmer successfully pulls guard.
Simmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto stands up from Simmer's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kyo Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Simmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto throws a push kick but Simmer slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmer 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simmer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Alexander (ranked 3968 p4p, 5347 weight class) and Harry Johnson (ranked 423 p4p, 487 weight class). Johnson has chosen Georgia Satellites -Keep your hands to yourself as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bishop Alexander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
165
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
19
158
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bishop Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alexander cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Alexander rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Alexander follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 5457 p4p, 2122 weight class) and Vito Romero (ranked 586 p4p, 314 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
208
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
211
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vito Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels jumps guard but Romero stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Romero misses.
Vito Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Daniels's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Romero is trying to break free.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Daniels wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Daniels keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Romero is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vito Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Romero misses the jab.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Romero throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
Daniels is struggling to control the position.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Romero is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero with a jab.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Daniels shoots in.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Daniels's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romero throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Romero misses.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Daniels moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Daniels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
 Daniels is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero is stalking Daniels. Daniels circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Romero, and it's lights out! Daniels really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Romero!
Post fight, Vito Romero took to the microphone: 'This is my 2nd fight at 205, I'm so happy to eat! Not cutting much weight. Matvey Elin! You have the championship belt! Respect... Not to sound selfish but I really want to take that belt from you and keep it for myself! Let's go!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 1930 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Billy Jones (ranked 243 p4p, 466 weight class). Jones has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
275
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
275
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 Sydney, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Clarke keeps it at a distance.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Clarke.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke scores with punches from side control.
Clarke takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Clarke cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones is rocked!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looks winded!
A big shot lands for Clarke! That's hurt Jones! Will he recover? Clarke fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Billy Jones had this to say: 'Can't wait to eat, this weight cutting business sucks. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Aliyev (ranked 2019 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Vinny Dias (ranked 269 p4p, 343 weight class). Aliyev's entrance music is Gandangana. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
25
182
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
179 cm
26
182
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Aliyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Dias!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aliyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Aliyev throwing a counter right hand but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias fails to land the takedown.
Dias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aliyev wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Dias is controlling him.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Dias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aliyev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aliyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Dias jumps guard but Aliyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Dias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to pull guard but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dias manages to pull guard.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aliyev is aware though and is defending well.
Dias is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Dias!
Dias stops Aliyev from standing up.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Aliyev blocks nicely.
Dias is standing up over Aliyev. Aliyev looks to escape but Dias dives into side control.
Dias is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aliyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dias gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aliyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dias lets go of the hold and Aliyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vizual Mercenary (ranked 2250 p4p, 2498 weight class) and Jeff Lardy (ranked 318 p4p, 335 weight class). Jeff Lardy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
25
187
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
200
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 Los Angeles, Vizual Mercenary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lardy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercenary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Lardy as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
Lardy misses with a wild body shot.
Lardy lands a jab to the head.
Lardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mercenary to counter with a crisp jab.
Lardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercenary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Mercenary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mercenary throws a hook but Lardy blocks it.
Lardy is looking to clinch.
Mercenary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary is rocked!
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Mercenary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Lardy drops Mercenary with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mercenary! Lardy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Lardy!
Jeff Lardy is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
