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Bloodsport 76: Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabatha Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabatha Sprockit!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sprockit sprawls well. Sprockit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaka lands a two punch combo.
Sprockit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaka.
Kaka blocks a head kick by Sprockit.
Sprockit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sprockit won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kaka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sprockit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sprockit is trying to maintain the position but Kaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit is looking to control Kaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sprockit avoid being mounted?
Sprockit actively working from the bottom here.
Kaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sprockit trying to control but Kaka postures up.
Kaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Kaka.
Sprockit is looking for a sweep. Kaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaka trying to control from Sprockit's half guard. Sprockit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Sprockit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sprockit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sprockit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sprockit wants to take a breather but Kaka is having none of it.
It looks like Sprockit is going to stand back up.
Sprockit moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kaka.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Sprockit trying to control the position but Kaka is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is looking to reverse the position.
Sprockit tries for a kimura but Kaka is defending well.
Sprockit wants to stand but Kaka has his arm trapped.
Sprockit trying to control the position but Kaka is working away.
Sprockit working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sprockit wants to control but Kaka is keeping him busy.
Sprockit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sprockit wants to control but Kaka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sprockit misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sprockit's guard.
Sprockit is trying to control the position but Kaka postures up.
Sprockit wants to stand but Kaka is controlling the position.
Sprockit looking to control.
Sprockit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sprockit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sprockit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaka is staying active underneath Sprockit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tabatha Sprockit.
Sprockit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sprockit misses with a takedown attempt - Kaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sprockit tries for a takedown but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nate Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tabatha Sprockit.
No luck for Sprockit with that takedown attempt.
Sprockit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sprockit shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sprockit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sprockit wants to clinch up but Kaka keeps it at a distance.
Sprockit scores with a one two! Kaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Sprockit shoots in.
Sprockit scores with a one two! Kaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sprockit throws out a leg kick but Kaka moves out of range and Sprockit only half commits.
Nate Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprockit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaka defends it nicely.
Sprockit tries to clinch up but Kaka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sprockit connects with a body shot.
Sprockit shoots in for a takedown but Kaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprockit lands with a hook. Kaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Sprockit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sprockit, as that shot connected.
Sprockit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sprockit.
Sprockit shoots in and drives through. Kaka sprawls well.
Sprockit tries to clinch up
and Kaka counters with a three punch combo that has Sprockit backing up. Sprockit nods at Kaka to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaka.
Kaka is pressed up against the cage. Sprockit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaka down to the mat. Kaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sprockit throws a right and a left that Kaka avoids nicely.
Sprockit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprockit somewhat.
Sprockit tries to clinch there but Kaka circles away.
Sprockit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nate Kaka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sprockit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sprockit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sprockit is trying to push Kaka away but Kaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sprockit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Sprockit wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaka won't allow it.
Kaka breaks the clinch.
Sprockit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprockit with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kaka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nate Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tabatha Sprockit.
Kaka wants to get up but he can't break Sprockit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaka stopping the sweep attempt from Sprockit.
Kaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit is looking to stand up but Kaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Sprockit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Kaka controls Sprockit momentarily but Sprockit frees himself.
Nate Kaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sprockit trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Sprockit from controlling successfully.
Sprockit pushes down on Kaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sprockit moves into full mount! Kaka won't be happy about that!
Sprockit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sprockit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaka is looking to escape.
Kaka blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Kaka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprockit wants to control the pace but Kaka is squirming around nicely.
Kaka can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaka is squirming around, avoiding Sprockit's attempts to control the action.
Sprockit wants to stand but Kaka is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaka 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Nate Kaka!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nate Kaka!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nate Kaka!
Nate Kaka wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Spants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Spants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Navarro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spants swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Lou Spants has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Navarro throws a left that rocks Spants and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Navarro dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Spants regain composure!
Navarro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spants is rocked!
Navarro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Spants is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro is trying to get an arm triangle but Spants is defending well.
Spants seems to have got his legs back now.
Spants tries to improve position but can't.
Navarro in side control, throwing shots but Spants defends.
Navarro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Spants is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Navarro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Navarro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon has chosen Flipsyde - Someday as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Cody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cody!
Cody squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tysoon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cody is now in Tysoon's guard. A big mistake from Tysoon there, giving up the dominant position!
Cody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tysoon working for submissions but it's allowed Cody to get to half guard.
Tysoon looking for subs from the bottom but Cody mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tysoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tysoon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tysoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cody pulls his head out easily.
Tysoon looking for subs from the bottom but Cody mounts him!
Tysoon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tysoon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cody takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tysoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cody sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is looking to get to half guard.
Cody controlling the pace for now.
Cody prevents Tysoon from getting the reversal.
Tysoon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cody wants to stand but Tysoon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Willy Cody just wasn't active enough.
Tysoon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cody was covering up waiting for the punch and Tysoon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cody wants to stand up but Tysoon is controlling him.
Tysoon has gone for a leg lock! Cody slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tysoon's guard.
Tysoon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cody is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tysoon.
Tysoon tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willy Cody will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tysoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cody looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tysoon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cody has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tysoon but great work by Cody.
Cody tries to stand but Tysoon is controlling his head.
Tysoon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tysoon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cody pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tysoon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tysoon is breathing heavily.
Tysoon actively working from the bottom here.
Tysoon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cody pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tysoon working to try and regain half guard.
Cody sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tysoon working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cody controlling from mount.
Tysoon is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mike Tysoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cody tries to clinch up.
Mike Tysoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tysoon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tysoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cody has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tysoon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cody to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon won't allow Cody to get back to his feet.
Tysoon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cody is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cody has escaped and now he's on top!
Cody wants to stand but Tysoon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willy Cody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tysoon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cody escapes and throws Tysoon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Cody will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tysoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cody avoids it really well and circles away.
Tysoon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cody throws a head kick that misses.
Tysoon tries for a takedown but Cody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tysoon scores a takedown into full mount!
Tysoon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cody is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cody and Tysoon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cody is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tysoon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tysoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tysoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tysoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tysoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cody, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tysoon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cody has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tysoon but great work by Cody.
Tysoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tysoon is trying to work for a sweep but Cody has mounted him!
Cody controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tysoonis looking to pass into half guard but Cody pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cody is in guard.
Tysoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cody can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tysoon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cody escapes and throws Tysoon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cody is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tysoon's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tysoon's face as Cody controls the position.
Tysoon is looking to reverse the position.
Cody decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tysoon to his feet.
Tysoon fails with the takedown.
Willy Cody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tysoon.
Cody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cody is looking to slow Tysoon down with leg kicks.
Tysoon shoots in for a double leg but Cody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cody doesn't manage to clinch there - Tysoon circles away.
Tysoon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Cody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cody 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 William Gold scores the fight for Willy Cody!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Willy Cody!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Willy Cody!
Willy Cody wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Cinderella Man - Eminem. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper IV!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper IV with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tupper IV counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper IV looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tupper IV looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupper IV escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox stands and steps away. Tupper IV gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tupper IV counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knox's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Tupper IV from controlling successfully.
Tupper IV throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Tupper IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Tupper IV wants to stand but Knox is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tupper IV on the ground.
Tupper IV wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupper IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Tupper IV has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tupper IV's guard.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tupper IV looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tupper IV is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Tupper IV has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knox is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tupper IV.
Tupper IV looks gassed!
Knox stands up and beckons Tupper IV to his feet.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper IV dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tupper IV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupper IV gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper IV shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupper IV is breathing heavily.
Tupper IV shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Ben Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper IV.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Tupper IV misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ben Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bobby Tupper IV has been cut.
Knox throws a hook but Tupper IV avoids it easily.
Tupper IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox cracks Tupper IV with a good jab.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tupper IV's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tupper IV with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper IV's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Knox throws a jab when Tupper IV was well out of range.
Tupper IV slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a jab when Tupper IV was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a body punch but Tupper IV moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper IV gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox misses with a combination
and Tupper IV counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knox won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper IV misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tupper IV in the domination position with Knox hanging on.
Tupper IV is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Tupper IV keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper IV wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well.
Tupper IV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Tupper IV looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knox tries to buck Tupper IV off but Tupper IV is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupper IV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Tupper IV swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tupper IV's guard.
Tupper IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox stands and steps away. Tupper IV gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupper IV counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knox won't be happy with that.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper IV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupper IV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ben Knox!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ben Knox!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ben Knox!
Ben Knox wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sandman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Striker has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
152 lbs
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28
147 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Striker is holding on to half guard well.
Sandman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Striker reverses the position - he's now on top in Sandman's guard.
Striker stays in close to Sandman's body and controls the position.
Striker looking to pass the guard.
Striker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Striker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Striker jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Striker.
Striker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sandman's legs.
Striker throws an elbow but Sandman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Striker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Striker is looking to take a break and control but Sandman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Striker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sandman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Striker.
Sandman is letting Striker control him for a moment.
Striker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Striker decides to stand back up. Striker steps back and let's Sandman get back to his feet.
Striker closes the distance and clinches.
Sandman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but Sandman blocks with his arms.
Sandman fails to pull guard.
Striker controlling the action here for a moment.
Striker lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandman won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Striker.
Striker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Striker landing knees to the head.
Striker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Striker connects with a knee to the head.
Striker scores a nice knee to the body.
Striker lands a knee to the body.
Striker looks gassed!
Sandman tries to pull guard but Striker holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Striker won't allow it.
Striker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sandman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Striker walks away with a smile on his face. Sandman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sandman lands a jab to the nose.
Sandman works over Striker's head and body with a nice combination.
Striker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Sandman moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Sandman is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striker sprawls well. Striker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandman gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Striker is staying active underneath Sandman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandman is working for a kimura but Striker is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandman is working for a kimura but Striker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker is in trouble now - Sandman has advanced to mount!
Sandman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striker is looking to escape.
Striker is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Striker 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.
Striker misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sandman.
Sandman slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sandman.
Sandman lands a body shot.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striker lands with a straight right. Sandman didn't see that one coming.
Sandman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Striker has time to react.
Sandman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Striker throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Striker.
Sandman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sandman looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
Sandman lands a jab to Striker's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Striker, right into the meat.
Sandman wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Striker lands a high kick!
Striker misses the shot to the body.
Striker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sandman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sandman wants to control but Striker is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker wants to control but Sandman postures up.
Striker is breathing heavily.
Sandman trying to control the position but Striker is working away.
Sandman is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Sandman is trying to move to mount but Striker reverses beautifully and ends up in Sandman's guard.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Striker stands up from Sandman's guard - Striker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Sandman moves out of range easily.
Sandman shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Sandman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Sandman does it's job there.
Striker misses with a few strikes there.
Striker misses with a hook
and Sandman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker throws a head kick but Sandman moves out of range.
Sandman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Sandman.
Sandman 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.
Sandman scores with a takedown into Striker's guard.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker working a defensive guard but Sandman passes into half guard.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Striker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sandman wants to pass to mount but Striker is defending the position.
Sandman moves into full mount! Striker won't be happy about that!
Sandman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Striker turns into him and now he's in Sandman's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Striker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman looking to control.
Striker wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman looking to control.
Striker trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Striker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sandman is tightening it up a little... Striker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Striker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Striker taps out! nice BJJ there by Sandman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shawn Sandman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by On to the Next One. Cpw has chosen Aerosmith - Back in the Saddle as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slick Cpw enters the cage!
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24
147 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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22
148 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick Cpw!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cpw avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Cpw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cpw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cpw scores with a hook.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cpw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Cpw fails to land with a series of punches.
Cpw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cpw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cpw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cpw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Cpw working a defensive guard here.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Cpw is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cpw, who protects the arm well.
Cpw is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cpw, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cpw is trying to buck Miller off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cpw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cpw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller tries for a kimura but Cpw is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller working away.
Cpw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Cpw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cpw is looking to improve his position.
Miller works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Cpw frees his head quite easily.
Cpw is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller trying to control but Cpw is having none of it.
Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Cpw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller.
Cpw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Miller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cpw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cpw is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cpw has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Cpw really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cpw is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cpw has given up his back here. Will Miller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpw is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Cpw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cpw throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Cpw dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
Miller shoots and misses
and Cpw counters with a one-two to the body.
Good shot there by Cpw.
A nice combination there by Cpw.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cpw manages to avoid it.
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cpw, who protects the arm well.
Cpw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cpw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller trying to control the action but Cpw is working from the bottom.
Miller has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cpw is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Miller yanks on the arm and Cpw is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuck u right back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Bratts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Daley's chin.
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29
204 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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24
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Daley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bratts!
Daley controlling from the full mount.
Daley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bratts is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daley controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Daley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bratts misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a nice body shot.
Bratts throws a head kick that misses.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bratts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bratts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daley stands up and beckons Bratts to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bratts throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Sean Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bratts.
Bratts tries to work over Daley's front leg with a kick but Daley checks it.
Bratts tries to land a leg kick but Daley saw it coming and moves away.
Daley throws a series of punches but Bratts avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bratts misses the target.
Bratts looks to throw the jab but Daley is out of range.
Bratts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Daley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bratts keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Daley scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bratts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bratts swings widly with a right hand
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts throws a hook but Daley blocks it.
Daley scores with a three punch combo!
Daley slips under a jab.
Bratts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daley throws the left hand but Bratts avoids the punch easily.
Jack Bratts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Daley as he connects with a hook.
Bratts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bratts wants to clinch
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bratts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daley moves away.
Daley loads up on a big right hand but Bratts slips the punch.
Daley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bratts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bratts misses with a wild combination.
Daley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries a head kick but it misses.
Daley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bratts momentarily.
Bratts throws a sloppy head kick and Daley moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Daley avoids a kick to the body.
Bratts tries to clinch
and Bratts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bratts.
Bratts tries to move into range but Daley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bratts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bratts misses with a leg kick
and Daley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bratts thinking.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bratts throws a lazy uppercut
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bratts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Daley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bratts throws a leg kick but Daley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bratts moves out of range as Daley strikes.
Bratts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daley. Bratts shrugs it off though.
Daley throws a hook but Bratts avoids it easily.
Bratts throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bratts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Daley.
Bratts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bratts thows a leg kick but Daley checks it
and Daley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bratts thinking.
Bratts is looking to chop away at Daley's legs.
Bratts wants to clinch
letting Daley counter with a right hand.
Daley takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Sean Daley has been cut.
Daley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bratts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bratts misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts ducks right into an uppercut from Daley.
Daley lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Daley. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Daley finds it's target.
Daley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bratts tries to avoid it but Daley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bratts to the ground. Bratts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bratts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Daley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Daley lands a jab to the head.
Jack Bratts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bratts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daley lands with a hook. Bratts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Daley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Bratts moves away and avoids it.
Bratts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daley connects with a nice looking jab.
Daley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bratts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bratts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bratts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bratts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bratts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bratts throws an off balance right hand
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bratts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daley counters with a body kick.
Bratts throws an off balance right hand
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts.
Jab by Daley.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Bratts throws a low kick, looking for Daley's leg but Daley calmly moves out of range.
Daley misses with a head kick.
Bratts throws a right hand that misses
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Daley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Bratts
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Daley.
Bratts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daley scores with a hook.
Daley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bratts throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
Bratts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a left and a right that stings Bratts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Daley does it's job there.
Daley scores with a head kick. Bratts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by Bratts misses
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Daley catches Bratts right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratts pinned against the cage. Bratts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Daley.
Daley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bratts misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley scores with a decent looking hook.
Bratts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daley counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Daley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Daley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daley connects with a right hand. Bratts shakes it off.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Bratts sprawls well.
Good shot there by Daley.
Bratts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bratts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bratts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Daley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bratts's head.
Bratts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts.
Sean Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bratts moves to clinch but Daley breaks away
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Bratts throws a leg kick
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley shoots in but no luck this time.
Daley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Daley duly obliges.
Daley keeps Bratts at a distance using the push kick.
Bratts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bratts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bratts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bratts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daley moves away.
Daley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bratts throws a head kick that misses.
Daley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bratts throws a sloppy head kick
and Daley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bratts misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a one-two to the body.
Bratts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bratts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bratts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daley is in Bratts's guard.
Bratts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratts tries to clinch there but Daley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daley connects with a nice looking jab.
Bratts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Daley throws a sloppy head kick
and Bratts counters with a leg kick.
Daley misses with a hook.
Bratts misses with a double jab
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bratts ducks right into an uppercut from Daley.
Bratts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bratts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bratts throws a head kick that misses
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Daley.
Daley is looking to land body kicks.
Bratts lands a head shot.
Daley scores with a one two! Bratts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oooooh!!! Bratts has knocked Daley down with a huge combo! Bratts steps away and waves a wobbly Daley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Daley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratts throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
Daley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bratts finish him?
Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley thows a body shot but no joy.
Daley seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Daley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Daley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bratts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley.
Bratts just misses with a punch to the body.
Bratts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bratts darts in trying to clinch
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley lands an overhand right.
Bratts tries to clinch but Daley is having none of it.
OH! Bratts has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bratts smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bratts unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bratts sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bratts!
Jack Bratts retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yes. Hassan Al Aziz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Aziz tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Aziz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Aziz has Jones flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jones tries to roll but Al Aziz sticks to his back.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Aziz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
Al Aziz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Aziz controlling his opponent.
Al Aziz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Al Aziz content just to control the position here.
Al Aziz trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Hassan Al Aziz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Al Aziz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Al Aziz punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a hook
and Al Aziz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Aziz.
Al Aziz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Al Aziz stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Aziz keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Aziz misses with the head strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Aziz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Aziz misses with the head strike.
Al Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Aziz won't allow it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Al Aziz pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Aziz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Aziz blocks an uppercut.
Jones is trying to push Al Aziz away but Al Aziz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Hassan Al Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jones.
Jones just leaning against Al Aziz, taking a breather.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones tries to pull guard but Al Aziz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Al Aziz lands with a right to the head.
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.
Al Aziz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Al Aziz is working Jones over against the cage.
Al Aziz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Aziz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is trying to break free.
Al Aziz digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones looks gassed!
Al Aziz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Al Aziz lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Aziz misses with the head strike.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Aziz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Al Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Al Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Al Aziz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Aziz jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Al Aziz - just one landing.
Al Aziz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Aziz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Aziz scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Aziz content just to control the position here.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Aziz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hassan Al Aziz.
Al Aziz scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Aziz.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Aziz scores with a three punch combo!
Al Aziz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones feints a jab promting Al Aziz to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Aziz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Aziz blocks a head kick by Jones.
Al Aziz has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Al Aziz lands with a light punch inside.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Aziz.
Jones shoots and misses
and Al Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Aziz stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Aziz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Al Aziz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Al Aziz throws out a powerful jab.
Al Aziz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Aziz lands a body shot.
Al Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Al Aziz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Aziz moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Al Aziz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Al Aziz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Al Aziz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Al Aziz controlling the pace for now.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz controlling from the full mount.
Al Aziz prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Al Aziz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Al Aziz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al Aziz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones tries to bum rush Al Aziz with a series of wild strikes but Al Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Al Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Aziz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones thows a leg kick but Al Aziz checks it
and Al Aziz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Aziz digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Al Aziz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Aziz connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Al Aziz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Aziz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Al Aziz connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Hassan Al Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Aziz.
Al Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Al Aziz has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Aziz has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Al Aziz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Al Aziz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones has a hand on Al Aziz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Al Aziz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Al Aziz controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Aziz has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Aziz trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to hold on but Al Aziz pushes him away.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Aziz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Al Aziz controlling his opponent.
Al Aziz prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Al Aziz controlling from the full mount.
Al Aziz prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
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.
Al Aziz controlling from mount.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Al Aziz clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Aziz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Aziz slips a straight right by Jones.
Al Aziz thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Al Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Al Aziz moves into the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Al Aziz's head.
A head punch on the inside from Al Aziz fails to land.
Al Aziz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Al Aziz throws a head punch that misses.
Al Aziz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Al Aziz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Aziz.
Jones looking to stall.
A short right from Al Aziz.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Al Aziz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Al Aziz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Al Aziz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Aziz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Aziz.
A nice left hand lands by Al Aziz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Aziz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Aziz is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Aziz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break free but Al Aziz has control.
Al Aziz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Al Aziz lands with a right to the head.
Al Aziz lands a right hand.
Al Aziz gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Aziz.
A body shot lands from Al Aziz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Al Aziz.
Al Aziz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Aziz has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones trying to remain calm as Al Aziz controls from the top position.
Al Aziz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Al Aziz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Al Aziz controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Hassan Al Aziz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Aziz manages to avoid it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Aziz.
Jab from Al Aziz.
Al Aziz tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Al Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Al Aziz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Al Aziz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Aziz clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Al Aziz keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Al Aziz fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Al Aziz had his way with Dave Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Aziz circles away.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Aziz will feel that in the morning.
Al Aziz pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Al Aziz is controlling the position.
Al Aziz prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Al Aziz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones is leaning against Al Aziz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Aziz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Aziz scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A short left from Al Aziz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Aziz.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stalls.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Al Aziz improves position.
Jones gets control of Al Aziz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Aziz stands up from Jones's guard - Al Aziz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al Aziz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Aziz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Al Aziz.
Al Aziz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz closes the distance and clinches.
Al Aziz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Al Aziz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Al Aziz from controlling successfully.
Al Aziz gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Al Aziz clinches up against the cage.
Al Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Al Aziz lands a right hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Jones.
Hassan Al Aziz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a leg kick but Al Aziz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Al Aziz avoids it.
Al Aziz connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Aziz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Al Aziz can't handle though.
Al Aziz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Aziz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Al Aziz has moved into half guard.
Dave Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Al Aziz content to control rather than advance.
Al Aziz passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Aziz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Al Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Aziz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Hassan Al Aziz!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hassan Al Aziz!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hassan Al Aziz!
Hassan Al Aziz wins by unanimous decision!
Hassan Al Aziz retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes into the arena with Apaga mas não bate blaring out of the sound system. Gray has chosen make love not war baby as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray swings for the body but Maier moves out of range.
Maier tries to clinch up
and Gray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maier's guard.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Maier is keeping the position.
Gray trying to control but Maier is working from the bottom.
Gray is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gray is looking to defend but Maier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gray! Maier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gray taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Dos Santos De Souza Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude - Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dos Santos De Souza Silva has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos De Souza Silva at a distance.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks gassed!
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos De Souza Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has been cut.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Dos Santos De Souza Silva tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Dos Santos De Souza Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws a head kick but Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves out of range.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali cracks Dos Santos De Souza Silva with a hook to the temple - Dos Santos De Souza Silva is on wobbly legs here! Ali swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dos Santos De Souza Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ali wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hazan Ali!
Hazan Ali retains his welterweight title!
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