 |
Nfld live 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binsar Siregar (ranked 3355 p4p, 2476 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 382 p4p, 299 weight class). Binsar Siregar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
28
170
5 - 11 - 0 |
|
189 cm
47
183
44 - 26 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 26 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siregar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis shoots for a takedown but Siregar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Siregar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Justis working away.
Siregar is not content to let Justis control the position.
Siregar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siregar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis is positioning himself well to prevent Siregar advancing to mount.
Justis is trying to control but can't.
Justis taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard.
Justis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justis is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siregar 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.
Justis tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
Siregar working over Justis with some ground and pound. Justis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Justis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siregar is trying to control. Justis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Siregar prevents Justis from improving his position.
Justis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siregar is working away from the top position though.
Siregar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Siregar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siregar lands a nice short elbow.
Siregar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Justis's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siregar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siregar lands a nice short elbow.
Justis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Justis tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Justis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siregar lands strikes from half guard.
Siregar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Justis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siregar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Siregar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Siregar working over Justis with some ground and pound. Justis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Justis taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard.
Siregar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siregar is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Siregar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Justis's temple.
Siregar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Justis's head.
Siregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Binsar Siregar dominated that 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siregar.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Justis trying to control here.
Siregar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siregar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justis trying to control from the bottom.
Siregar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justis keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis is looking to escape.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Justis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis gets full guard.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siregar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siregar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siregar postures up in Justis's guard and throws a big left but Justis blocks it.
Siregar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Justis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siregar has managed to get both his arms back between Justis's legs - danger averted.
Siregar with a nice head shot there.
Siregar trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Justis is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Justis wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Siregar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siregar works over Justis with some ground and pound from guard.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Siregar chips away with some ground and pound.
Justis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justis is looking to sweep but instead, Siregar has passed into half guard.
Justis is defending against the submission attempts here by Siregar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis trying to hold on to Siregar's head to control him but Siregar postures up.
Siregar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siregar lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siregar lands a nice short elbow.
Siregar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siregar lands a nice short elbow.
Siregar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siregar distracts Justis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siregar stopping the sweep attempt from Justis.
Siregar controlling from the top position.
Siregar trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Siregar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Binsar Siregar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar distracts Justis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Binsar Siregar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Siregar. No joy for Justis on that attempt.
Justis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Siregar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siregar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justis's guard.
Siregar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siregar working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar scores with punches from side control.
Justis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Justis taking a bit of punishment here - Siregar scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siregar slows the pace down.
Justis is trying to get back to half guard.
Justis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Justis stops Siregar from passing to mount.
Siregar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siregar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siregar working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis seems a little lost for a moment, as Siregar dominates the positioning.
Siregar tries for a kimura but Justis is defending well.
Justis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Siregar scoring with punches from side control.
Siregar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Justis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Justis tries to improve position but can't.
Siregar working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Siregar working away.
Justis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Siregar connects with a decent elbow.
Siregar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siregar trying to control the position but Justis is working away.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siregar working the head with strikes.
Justis is letting Siregar control him for a moment.
Siregar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar is working Justis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Justis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siregar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Siregar avoids the attempt from Justis to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siregar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Siregar is landing with some decent strikes but Justis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Binsar Siregar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Binsar Siregar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siregar 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binsar Siregar!
During a confident post fight interview, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 1522 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 187 p4p, 386 weight class). Llewellyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doomsday. Gaultier Girard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
34
196
19 - 13 - 0 |
|
196 cm
46
183
37 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Llewellyn.
Girard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Llewellyn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Girard was covering up waiting for the punch and Llewellyn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Llewellyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Llewellyn controls the position.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Llewellyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Girard for as long as he can get away with.
Girard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llewellyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn advances to mount.
Llewellyn controlling the pace for now.
Girard taking shots to the head.
Girard taking shots to the head.
Llewellyn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn has isolated one of Girard's arms. Girard looking to fight him off but Llewellyn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1941 p4p, 2500 weight class) and Trappy Trapperson (ranked 245 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
187
19 - 12 - 0 |
|
187 cm
32
180
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson works over Trapperson's head and body with a nice combination.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trapperson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trapperson has time to react.
Trapperson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trapperson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson lands a head shot.
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!
Anderson lands a big right hand that sends Trapperson crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves Trapperson back to his feet!
 Trapperson is rocked!
Trapperson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a big left hand that crumples Trapperson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
A very excited looking Brownie Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 729 p4p, 954 weight class) and Hakeem Adderley (ranked 92 p4p, 121 weight class). Adderley has chosen Genesis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
34
194
23 - 16 - 1 |
|
187 cm
34
192
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Adderley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderley misses with a hook.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Adderley drops his hands momentarily and Nagibatel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adderley darts in trying to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adderley avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Adderley.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Adderley.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley punishes Nagibatel's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
Adderley misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Adderley does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Adderley.
Adderley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adderley has managed to clinch.
Adderley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel throws a lazy uppercut
and Adderley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Adderley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Adderley lands an overhand right.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adderley moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Adderley doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Adderley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Adderley.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Adderley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adderley takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Adderley tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Adderley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Adderley misses.
Adderley tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Adderley wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagibatel connects with a jab.
Adderley is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws out a powerful jab.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adderley connects with a body shot.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Adderley was just out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Adderley.
Adderley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adderley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hakeem Adderley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adderley moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Adderley blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Adderley.
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel ducks right into an uppercut from Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagibatel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley stalks Nagibatel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagibatel's face. Nagibatel staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Adderley.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adderley misses with a double jab
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakeem Adderley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Good exchange - Adderley coming out on top.
Adderley takes the fight into the clinch.
Adderley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adderley's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley misses with a knee to the head.
Adderley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagibatel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Adderley misses.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Adderley misses
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adderley scores with a hook.
Adderley throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a nice right hand that sends Adderley toppling to the canvas! Adderley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagibatel finish him?!
Adderley is rocked!
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!
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Adderley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adderley is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adderley seems to have recovered his senses.
Adderley lands a slapping body shot.
Adderley lands a head kick. Nagibatel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Adderley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adderley 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Adderley!
A relieved looking Hakeem Adderley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 1777 p4p, 963 weight class) and Eddie Kekoa (ranked 229 p4p, 132 weight class). Brovarnik comes to the cage accompanied by Colours - DJ Mind X. Kekoa has chosen Freelance Fiend as his entrance music. Eddie Kekoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
29
182
17 - 17 - 0 |
|
178 cm
39
185
23 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very strong |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kekoa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brovarnik closes the distance but Kekoa moves to the side
and Kekoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kekoa needs to keep his hands up - Brovarnik had a free shot at his head there.
Kekoa moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Brovarnik goes down! Can Kekoa finish him!?
 Brovarnik is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brovarnik is retaining full guard.
Oh Brovarnik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kekoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brovarnik seems to have got his legs back now.
Brovarnik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brovarnik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kekoa is aware though and is defending well.
Kekoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa content to stall in guard here.
Kekoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brovarnik's guard.
Kekoa is pressing down on Brovarnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brovarnik is holding on for now.
Brovarnik looking for submissions off his back.
Kekoa passes to full mount!
Brovarnik is desperately trying to improve his position but Kekoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Kekoa controlling his opponent.
Brovarnik is squirming around, avoiding Kekoa's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekoa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brovarnik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brovarnik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brovarnik tries to hold on but Kekoa postures up.
Brovarnik can't escape the position.
Kekoa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brovarnik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kekoa wants to free his trapped foot but Brovarnik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brovarnik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kekoa.
Kekoa wants to free his trapped foot but Brovarnik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brovarnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brovarnik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kekoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kekoa's back!
Kekoa trying to control the action but Brovarnik just sinks the hooks in.
Kekoa turns into Brovarnik and is now in his guard.
Kekoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovarnik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kekoa has managed to get both his arms back between Brovarnik's legs - danger averted.
Brovarnik working a defensive guard here.
Kekoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brovarnik looking for a guillotine here but Kekoa defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kekoa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brovarnik connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kekoa as he connects with a hook.
Kekoa throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brovarnik tumbling to the canvas!
Kekoa wants to stand but Brovarnik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kekoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brovarnik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kekoa stacks Brovarnik on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kekoa!
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!
Brovarnik gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brovarnik tries to roll over but Kekoa keeps him under control.
Kekoa controlling the action here.
Kekoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brovarnik is just riding it out for now. Kekoa eventually gives up the hold.
Kekoa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekoa wants to control but Brovarnik is keeping him busy.
Kekoa slows the pace down in half guard.
Kekoa trying to mount his opponent but Brovarnik defends it.
Kekoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kekoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brovarnik keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa wants to stand up but Brovarnik is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kekoa staying out of range there.
Kekoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brovarnik wants to clinch up but Kekoa keeps it at a distance.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Kekoa.
Brovarnik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Kekoa moves away
and Brovarnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brovarnik looks to land a body kick but Kekoa moved away.
Kekoa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brovarnik throws a nice head kick!
Kekoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik is looking to slow Kekoa down with leg kicks.
Brovarnik looks to throw a body kick
and Kekoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brovarnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kekoa connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekoa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brovarnik doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekoa circles away.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brovarnik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brovarnik misses with a leg kick
and Kekoa counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Brovarnik! Kekoa smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eddie Kekoa!
A victorious Eddie Kekoa 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
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 528 p4p, 549 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 73 p4p, 77 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
44
179
37 - 37 - 5 |
|
182 cm
30
177
17 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 37 - 37 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Frank steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Frank throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frank counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Frank releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Frank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Frank leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Frank sees coming a mile off.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.
 It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
Frank is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Frank lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Frank counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank checks it.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank jabs at Swanson's body.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frank staying out of range there.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Frank as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Frank's side.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Frank's leg. Frank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
Swanson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank feints a counter leg kick.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson jabs at Frank's body.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Frank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Frank blocks the low kick.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Frank checks it
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swanson with a hook.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Swanson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frank avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Frank slips a straight right by Swanson.
Frank scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Frank checks it.
Frank lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank connects with the punch.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Frank thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frank avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Frank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Frank stuffs the takedown.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson tries a low kick but Frank avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
A left and a right from Frank both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
Well Frank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 823 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 91 p4p, 118 weight class). Rize comes to the cage accompanied by Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Zack Rize could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulius Zurauskas's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
29
260
22 - 11 - 0 |
|
195 cm
33
239
18 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Zurauskas's ribs.
Rize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zurauskas momentarily.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rize swinging wildly here.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rize 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.
Zurauskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zurauskas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Zurauskas down.
Rize ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a nice cross.
Rize misses with a low kick as Zurauskas jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize scores with a hook.
Zurauskas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on Rize's shoulder, as Rize tries to avoid the shot.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zurauskas checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rize with a hook.
Zurauskas drops his shoulder and cracks Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize goes down! Can Zurauskas finish him?
It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rize is retaining full guard.
Zurauskas preventing the sweep.
Zurauskas trying to control but Rize is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zurauskas forces his way into half guard.
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zurauskas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas controlling the pace.
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zurauskas to get the leverage.
Rize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zurauskas controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Rize moved out of range nicely.
Rize drops Zurauskas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zurauskas looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rize throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
Rize scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zurauskas drops his hands momentarily and Rize takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zurauskas is rocked!
Rize knocks out Zurauskas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rize before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rize picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 51 p4p, 103 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
29
172
21 - 6 - 2 |
|
184 cm
29
175
16 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson checks a low kick from Rose.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson thumps Rose with a low kick.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Robson misses.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robson's knee momentarily.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Robson needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Robson tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Rose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
As Rose backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Rose cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson lands with an overhand left.
Rose misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robson misses with a body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose cracks a nice hook into Robson's ribs.
Robson looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson swinging wildly here.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson misses with a hook.
Robson takes one to the chin there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rose checks a leg kick.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rose might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Robson misses.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rose with a hook.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Rose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose misses the body punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Rose is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Robson motions for Rose to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Rose misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Robson.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose checks a low kick from Robson.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson moves away from the strike by Rose.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a leg kick.
Robson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robson there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose takes one on the button.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson works over Rose's head and body with a nice combination.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Robson settles back down.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Rose slips a straight right by Robson.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Robson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose misses with a body kick.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson misses the jab.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Robson throws out a powerful jab.
Robson throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Robson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson blocks a jab.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose scores with a takedown into Robson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard.
Robson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rose pulls Robson in close to prevent any damage.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Robson wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robson trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
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.
Rose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
Robson 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Rose.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Adrian Rose just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rose slips under a jab from Robson.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Robson misses.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Robson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rose cracks Robson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Rose.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson digs a good hook to Rose's body.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Rose misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Robson jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Rose misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose throws a body kick that misses
and Robson counters with a thumping low kick.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but Rose moves his leg out of the way.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Rose lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Robson as Rose shoots in.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson had his way with Adrian Rose in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Adrian Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose clobbers Robson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Robson scores with a jab.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!
Rose misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson throws a low kick, looking for Rose's leg but Rose calmly moves out of range.
Rose takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Rose lands a front kick.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a big counter combination but Rose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Robson tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Robson saw it coming and moves away.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson lands a head shot.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson slips a jab from Rose.
Rose throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Robson swinging wildly here.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose looks to throw a body kick
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose slips a straight right by Robson.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Decent striking displayed by Robson there.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose lands a body shot.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Oliver Robson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
