 |
AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blue (ranked 24654 p4p, 24918 weight class) and Tony Halme (ranked 588 p4p, 558 weight class). Halme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Katri Helena-Katson autiota hiekkarantaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Halme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
20
264
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
220 cm
26
250
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Halme!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue tries to clinch up but Halme circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab-cross combination lands for Halme and sends Blue crashing to the mat! Halme follows him down to the mat - Blue regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Blue is rocked!
 It looks like Ryan Blue has been cut.
Halme stands up out of the half guard.
Oh Blue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blue as he avoids it easily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Halme has cracked Blue with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Halme lands another huge swinging hook and Blue tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Blue, before Halme can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Halme!
Tony Halme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Fields (ranked 25159 p4p, 6344 weight class) and Jerk McQuirk (ranked 595 p4p, 553 weight class). Jerk McQuirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
25
225
0 - 4 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
275
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerk McQuirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQuirk tries to avoid it but Fields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQuirk to the ground. McQuirk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQuirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuirk is looking for the big counter here.
Fields shoots in for a double leg but McQuirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuirk clinches up against the cage.
Fields can't break the clinch.
McQuirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fields up against the cage.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McQuirk just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fields uses from the top position.
Fields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fields prevents McQuirk from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to control but McQuirk is working from the bottom.
McQuirk pulls Fields in close to prevent any damage.
McQuirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fields is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fields seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McQuirk for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McQuirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Jerk McQuirk has been cut.
McQuirk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuirk wants it to stay on the feet.
McQuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McQuirk smiles and moves away.
McQuirk fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirk tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirk wants to break free but Fields has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk tries to pull guard but Fields holds him up against the cage and eventually McQuirk drops back down to his feet.
McQuirk is trying to pull guard but Fields has him pressed against the cage.
Fields drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuirk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fields throws the left hand but McQuirk avoids the punch easily.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but McQuirk shows good takedown defense.
McQuirk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McQuirk somewhat.
Fields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McQuirk.
McQuirk clinches up against the cage.
Fields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McQuirk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McQuirk can't fight it off and eventually Fields manages to take the fight to the floor. McQuirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fields passes McQuirk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fields tries to pass to full mount but McQuirk defends it.
Fields is trying to control. McQuirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Will Fields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerk McQuirk's cut.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McQuirk pushes Fields off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fields misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fields. No joy for McQuirk on that attempt.
McQuirk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQuirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields shoots in but no luck this time.
Fields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fields tries to pull guard but McQuirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Fields drops back down to his feet.
Fields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuirk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McQuirk to keep the fight standing.
McQuirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fields gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McQuirk is pressed up against the cage. Fields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McQuirk down to the mat. McQuirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fields misses with a looping right.
McQuirk dives in and grabs Fields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fields pushes down on McQuirk's head and hops out.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirk moves to clinch but Fields breaks away
and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McQuirk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fields is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McQuirk as Fields tries to tie him up.
Fields jumps guard but McQuirk stands there with Fields around his waist. Fields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirk shoots in but Fields avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQuirk sprawls well. McQuirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Fields's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McQuirk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fields wants to free his trapped foot but McQuirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields trying to control from McQuirk's half guard. McQuirk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McQuirk is trying to control the position but Fields postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerk McQuirk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerk McQuirk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McQuirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fields's waist but Fields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McQuirk off to one side.
Fields with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Will Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fields moves into the clinch successfully.
Fields looking for a takedown.
Fields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuirk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Fields is trying to maintain a safe position but McQuirk gets an underhook and turns Fields into the cage.
Fields tries to pull guard but McQuirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Fields drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQuirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fields wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McQuirk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fields uses from the top position.
Fields lands a couple of elbows.
Fields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McQuirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fields defends it nicely.
McQuirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQuirk misses with a body shot.
McQuirk has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McQuirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Fields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but McQuirk shows good takedown defense.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields rushes McQuirk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuirk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fields stalling in the clinch.
Fields has McQuirk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McQuirk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McQuirk walks away with a smile on his face. Fields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuirk sprawls well. He's pushed Fields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fields backs off McQuirk throws a huge counter combo but Fields manages to avoid it all.
Fields clinches with his opponent.
Fields is trying to drag McQuirk to the mat but McQuirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fields is trying to push McQuirk away but McQuirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McQuirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McQuirk as Fields tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on McQuirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQuirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Fields jumps guard but McQuirk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields is trying to maintain a safe position but McQuirk gets an underhook and turns Fields into the cage.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
Fields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McQuirk jumps guard.
McQuirk keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields wants to control from the top but McQuirk keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fields 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Fields!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Anderson (ranked 25378 p4p, 6066 weight class) and Robert Swain (ranked 627 p4p, 586 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men. Robert Swain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andres Anderson's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
20
205
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
210
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andres Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Swain!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson moves to clinch but Swain breaks away
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Swain sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swain!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Swain's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Swain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swain.
Swain lands a two punch combo.
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Swain throws a counter combo.
Swain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Swain counters with a stiff right hand.
Swain scores with a three punch combo!
Swain scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Swain lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Swain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Swain in a clinch.
Anderson prevents Swain from breaking the clinch.
Anderson prevents Swain from breaking the clinch.
Swain working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson prevents Swain from breaking the clinch.
Swain tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Swain wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Swain working hard to break the clinch.
Swain tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swain uses from the top position.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Swain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Swain wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Swain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain preventing the sweep.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Swain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swain is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Swain circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Swain both land. Nice combination.
Andres Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swain duly obliges.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson throws a wild hook but Swain just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Anderson gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Swain raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Swain!
Andres Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the support. I'll work harder than ever to come back stronger.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Peres (ranked 4955 p4p, 25374 weight class) and Martino Silva (ranked 372 p4p, 443 weight class). Martino Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
22
145
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Peres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martino Silva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peres lands the left hand.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peres.
Silva checks a low kick from Peres.
Peres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Peres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Peres throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peres misses with a few strikes there.
Peres throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peres lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Peres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peres as he avoids it easily.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peres stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Mateo Peres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Silva.
Peres fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Peres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peres looking to pass the guard.
Silva looks winded!
Peres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peres is one step ahead there.
Peres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peres trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Peres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Peres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peres misses with a body kick.
Peres lands with a nice body punch.
Peres throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Peres pushes him away.
Peres bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Peres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peres lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peres.
Mateo Peres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peres moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peres sprawls well. Peres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Peres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Peres finds it's target.
Peres scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Peres throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peres lands with a punch from half guard.
Peres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peres looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Peres.
Peres keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Peres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peres lands with a nice body punch.
Peres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva's thigh. Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Peres wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Peres trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Peres is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Peres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control but Peres is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Peres to sweep him here.
Peres can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him!
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peres is looking to escape.
Peres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Silva goes for a double leg but Peres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peres continues to drive forward.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Peres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peres lands with a good body shot.
Peres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peres misses with a looping left.
Peres drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peres smiles and moves away.
Mateo Peres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Silva.
Peres misses with a body kick.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peres with a body shot.
Peres scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peres misses with a two punch combination.
Peres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Peres is chipping away with strikes.
Peres trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Peres scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peres.
Peres is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Peres lands a couple of elbows.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Peres defends easily.
Peres pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peres thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Peres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Peres's guard.
Peres working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Mateo Peres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Peres tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Peres wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peres gets full guard.
Peres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peres is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Peres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Peres wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peres tries to get out of the position.
Peres is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Peres is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peres flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peres lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peres closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Peres lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva is working for takedown but Peres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peres breaks the clinch.
Peres scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peres lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peres.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peres throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Peres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Peres is predictable there
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to clinch but Peres is having none of it.
Peres throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mateo Peres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peres throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Peres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peres misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Peres will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peres misses with a looping left.
Peres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Peres.
Peres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Mateo Peres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Silva.
Peres throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Peres pushes him away.
Peres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martino Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peres rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Peres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Peres!
Mateo Peres 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nessen (ranked 3874 p4p, 5136 weight class) and Der Hund (ranked 399 p4p, 492 weight class). Hund has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music. Michael Nessen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
30
214
4 - 6 - 0 |
|
195 cm
22
271
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Nessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Der Hund!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nessen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hund trying to control the action but Nessen is working from the bottom.
Hund working the ground and pound.
Nessen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nessen keeps working.
Hund controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessen is trying to control Hund's posture but Hund avoids it.
Hund trying to control the position but Nessen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund decides to stand back up. Hund steps back and let's Nessen get back to his feet.
Hund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Hund tries to get set, Nessen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hund manages to avoid the attempt.
Nessen with a poor takedown
and Hund counters with a nice uppercut.
Nessen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hund defends well and Nessen ends up having to push Hund into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hund manages to break the clinch.
Nessen has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Nessen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hund manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hund is trying to keep Nessen in close.
Nessen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nessen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nessen gets tackled into the cage by Hund. Hund maintains the clinch.
Hund drags the fight down to the ground.
Nessen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nessen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nessen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nessen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hund is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nessen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nessen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nessen stays in close to Hund's body and controls the position.
Nessen wants to control from the top but Hund keeps moving.
Nessen wants to stand but Hund is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nessen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hund is controlling Nessen's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hund clinches up with Nessen and pushes him back against the cage.
Hund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nessen closes the distance and clinches up with Hund, looking for a takedown. Nessen pushes Hund against the cage but Hund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Nessen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund moves into range and clinches up with Nessen.
Hund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nessen.
Nessen backing away here, and Hund unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nessen rushes Hund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nessen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hund stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nessen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nessen manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Der Hund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nessen throws a body punch but Hund moves out of range.
Hund takes the fight into the clinch.
Hund breaks from the clinch.
Nessen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nessen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hund successfully pulls guard.
Hund is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund lands with a nice combination. Nessen backs away looking to recover.
Hund instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hund successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nessen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nessen pushes Hund up against the cage in a clinch.
Nessen tries to score a body lock takedown but Hund shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hund successfully pulls guard.
Hund keeping moving, preventing Nessen from controlling successfully.
Nessen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nessen has managed to get both his arms back between Hund's legs - danger averted.
Hund is trying to keep Nessen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nessen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nessen postures up.
Nessen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessen wants to control from the top but Hund keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nessen slips nicely into half guard.
Nessen 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.
Hund tries to roll over but Nessen keeps him under control.
Hund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nessen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nessen's back!
Hund punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hund struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nessen.
Hund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I really don't envy Nessen right now.
Nessen trying to control the action but Hund just sinks the hooks in.
Hund throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nessen!
Nessen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hund's guard. Nice work there by Nessen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hund is working an open guard so Nessen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nessen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nessen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hund.
Hund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hund gets a clinch.
Nessen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nessen.
Hund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nessen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Nessen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nessen throws a leg kick which misses Hund's front leg but catches the back leg as Hund tries to avoid it.
Nessen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nessen closes the distance and clinches up with Hund, looking for a takedown. Nessen pushes Hund against the cage but Hund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nessen clinches up with Hund and pushes him back against the cage.
Hund breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Der Hund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nessen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Nessen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nessen's guard.
Hund preventing the sweep.
Hund postures up.
Nessen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hund trying to control the position from guard on top but Nessen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hund with a nice head shot there.
Nessen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessen has Hund pulled in close to control his posture.
Nessen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund trying to control but Nessen is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hund as Nessen shoots in.
Nessen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hund's waist but Hund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nessen off to one side.
And Hund responds with a good body kick, but Nessen manages to step out the way in time.
Nessen has his takedown stuffed
and Hund counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Nessen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund closes the distance and clinches.
Hund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nessen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hund jumps guard.
Hund pushes Nessen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nessen misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hund clinches up with Nessen and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hund manages to pull guard.
Nessen trying to control but Hund is working from the bottom.
Nessen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nessen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hund is trying to control Nessen's posture but Nessen avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nessen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hund down.
Nessen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nessen working the ground and pound.
Nessen is chipping away with strikes.
Hund tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hund throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nessen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hund gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nessen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nessen wants to pass the guard but Hund is defending well.
Nessen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hund is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael Nessen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Der Hund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Der Hund has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nessen lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Der Hund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hund 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Der Hund!
A victorious Der Hund thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 3684 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Rakvov Magomedov (ranked 381 p4p, 422 weight class). Rakvov Magomedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
250
1 - 0 - 1 |
|
190 cm
26
280
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakvov Magomedov !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hogg dives in and grabs Magomedov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Hogg's head and hops out.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg fails with the takedown.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogg 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Hogg trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Hogg forces his way into half guard.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Hogg there.
Hogg thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Hogg is controlling well.
Hogg trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to control Hogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Hogg has passed into side control.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Hogg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hogg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hogg wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Hogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Rakvov Magomedov has been cut.
Hogg cracks Magomedov with a big elbow.
Hogg trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control but Hogg postures up.
Hogg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hogg grinds an elbow into Magomedov 's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Hogg 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.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakvov Magomedov 's cut.
That's time! Hogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Hogg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakvov Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogg.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov defending against the ground and pound.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogg.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Hogg scoring with punches from side control.
Hogg scores with a couple of short elbows.
That has opened up Rakvov Magomedov 's cut even more.
Magomedov is not content to let Hogg control the position.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Hogg.
Magomedov tries to bench press Hogg off him but Hogg keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Rakvov Magomedov 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
What's Magomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Rakvov Magomedov 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rakvov Magomedov 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Hogg!
Post fight, Johnny Hogg took to the microphone: 'Not including my sparring session, tonight was my first pro fight. I want to put the MMA world on notice. You've never met anyone like me. It's my time.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Forsberg (ranked 3066 p4p, 6166 weight class) and Gregor Frieberg (ranked 420 p4p, 594 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
19
211
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
183 cm
18
204
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Frieberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forsberg punishes Frieberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Frieberg looks winded!
Frieberg darts in and clinches Forsberg up against the cage.
Frieberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forsberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frieberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forsberg prevents it.
Frieberg's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Frieberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Forsberg working hard to break the clinch.
Forsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forsberg with a hook.
Good exchange - Forsberg coming out on top.
Frieberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forsberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnus Forsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Frieberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forsberg lands a jab to Frieberg's midsection.
Forsberg scores with a nice strike.
 Frieberg is rocked!
Forsberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frieberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Forsberg finish him?
Forsberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forsberg lands an uppercut, right on the button! Frieberg tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Forsberg!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pensri Pimchan (ranked 3188 p4p, 5258 weight class) and Julius Gentry (ranked 331 p4p, 500 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
26
220
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
202 cm
18
270
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pensri Pimchan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Gentry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimchan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry ducks right into an uppercut from Pimchan.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pimchan.
Gentry misses the jab.
Pimchan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentry, pushing him back against the cage.
Pimchan tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the cage and eventually Pimchan drops back down to his feet.
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Pimchan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pimchan tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Pimchan back against the cage.
Pimchan gets control of Gentry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pimchan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pimchan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gentry frees his head nicely. Oh but Pimchan has switched to an armbar! Gentry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pensri Pimchan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 3253 p4p, 5183 weight class) and Tito Vicenzo (ranked 439 p4p, 546 weight class). Vicenzo has chosen ZOKINGDOG as his entrance music. 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!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
212
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
190
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Vicenzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo avoiding damage as Legrand throws knees to the body.
Vicenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Vicenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vicenzo managing to block the knees to the body from Legrand.
Vicenzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vicenzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vicenzo jumps guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vicenzo is trying to push Legrand away but Legrand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legrand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicenzo is defending well for now.
Legrand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vicenzo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand breaks the clinch.
Legrand looking to score a takedown here. Vicenzo is defending well but Legrand drives through and ends up in Vicenzo's guard.
Legrand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand cracks Vicenzo with a solid left hand.
Legrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legrand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand is working Vicenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand content to stall in guard here.
Vicenzo keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vicenzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legrand, into his guard.
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legrand is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vicenzo frees his head nicely. Oh but Legrand has switched to an armbar! Vicenzo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fernand Legrand!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Clarkint (ranked 2976 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Bobby Brix (ranked 404 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
211
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
188 cm
23
195
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics |
|
BJJ Blue 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Clarkint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Brix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brix throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Brix tries to get set, Clarkint tries to push him back and clinch up but Brix manages to avoid the attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clarkint.
Brix tries to bum rush Clarkint with a series of wild strikes but Clarkint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brix misses with a two punch combination.
As Brix tries to get set, Clarkint tries to push him back and clinch up but Brix manages to avoid the attempt.
Brix swinging wildly here.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Brix is having none of it.
Brix looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkint is just out of range.
A punch combination from Brix misses.
Brix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Brix is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Brix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brix.
Clarkint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brix swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Clarkint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brix misses with a double jab.
Clarkint wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brix keeps the fight on the outside.
Brix unleashes a big counter combination but Clarkint bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brix misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarkint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobby Brix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brix scores with a body shot.
Brix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brix wants it to stay on the feet.
Brix swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarkint.
Brix connects with a crisp jab.
Clarkint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brix.
Clarkint seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Brix shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Clarkint is backing up but Brix catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Clarkint covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Brix Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brix!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
