 |
WCP 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Kalonowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Bispin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
254 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
191 cm
24
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Kalonowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Bispin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bispin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bispin lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalonowski has his foot on Bispin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bispin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalonowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bispin is aware though and is defending well.
Kalonowski really is a fat lump.
Bispin is stalling in the full guard.
Bispin 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.
Bispin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bispin trying to control but Kalonowski is working from the bottom.
Bispin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalonowski's head.
Bispin trying to control but Kalonowski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalonowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalonowski keeping moving, preventing Bispin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalonowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bispin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bispin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bispin looks gassed!
Kalonowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalonowski but Kalonowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bispin tries to clinch but Kalonowski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bispin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalonowski!
Kalonowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalonowski is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bispin has hold of Kalonowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalonowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kalonowski working to try and regain half guard.
Bispin wants to control the pace but Kalonowski is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bispin working for a guillotine from mount but Kalonowski is in no mood to give up.
Kalonowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bispin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bispin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bispin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kalonowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bispin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kalonowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kalonowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kalonowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bispin has control of Kalonowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalonowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bispin has control of Kalonowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalonowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bispin has control of Kalonowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalonowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bispin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bispin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Bispin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalonowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalonowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bispin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bispin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bispin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalonowski circles away.
Vincent Kalonowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bispin.
Kalonowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bispin counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalonowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bispin is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalonowski is defending well.
Bispin tries for a kimura but Kalonowski is defending well.
Bispin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bispin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bispin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalonowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bispin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kalonowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bispin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kalonowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalonowski looking for submissions off his back.
Bispin is looking for a kimura here.
Bispin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalonowski is just riding it out for now. Bispin eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalonowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bispin uses his free foot to push down on Kalonowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalonowski.
Bispin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bispin tries to control but Kalonowski wriggling away.
Kalonowski tries to reverse the position but Bispin maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin landing shots from mount.
Kalonowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bispin on the ground.
Bispin controlling from the full mount.
Kalonowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bispin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Bispin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathaniel MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Kacema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kacema's choice of entrance music: Efegei Efegei. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnathaniel MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantine Kacema!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
It looks like Konstantine Kacema has been cut.
Kacema tries a low kick but MacArthur avoids it.
Kacema throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kacema tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kacema tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kacema pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacArthur lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kacema trying to control the position.
MacArthur thows a big elbow that misses.
MacArthur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacema lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacArthur!
Kacema with shots to the head and body - MacArthur looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Kacema connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
Kacema connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Kacema pushes him away.
Kacema wants to control the pace but MacArthur is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kacema cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
MacArthur wants to hold on but Kacema pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Kacema.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kacema unloads with some vicious shots from mount and MacArthur wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kacema celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantine Kacema!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
183 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly swinging wilding here.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kelly duly obliges.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Kelly counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Kelly to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peter Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Bishop throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Bishop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly drops Bishop with a beautiful combination! Bishop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Kelly connects with a superb combination that knocks Bishop out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kelly before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bishop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor Kelly!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
89% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortiz is trying to defend but Norris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ortiz controls his leg.
Norris winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Norris prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Ortiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norris!
Norris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Norris is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz thowing shots but they're missing.
Ortiz thowing shots but they're missing.
Norris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz controlling the pace for now.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Norris is squirming around nicely.
Norris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Norris is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Norris taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz landing punches.
Norris is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Norris is rocked!
Ortiz lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Norris! Ortiz sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Norris and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fifo Ortiz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black - AC/DC. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elliot Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout is looking to clinch.
Stout scores with a one two! Carpenter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Elliot Carpenter has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Stout. No joy for Carpenter on that attempt.
Stout throws a nice looking combination but Carpenter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpenter misses with a wild combination.
Carpenter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stout lands a left and a right that send Carpenter crashing to the mat, dazed. Stout thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpenter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stout counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Carpenter! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Stout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alabaster Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alabaster Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Smith is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alabaster Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
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.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Smith's guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
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.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alabaster Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alabaster Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith gets full guard.
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.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Jones turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to keep Jones in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alabaster Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Smith! Benjamin Smith retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
79% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
192 cm
24
204 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bratts is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bratts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Bratts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bratts is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith prevents Bratts from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bratts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Bratts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bratts manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Bratts's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bratts keeps moving.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bratts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Bratts in his guard.
Bratts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bratts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bratts's back instead.
Bratts tries to escape the position.
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.
Bratts wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Bratts wants to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to break Bratts's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bratts remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith looking for the RNC.
Bratts trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith not allowing Bratts to control his hands.
Bratts trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Bratts is in bad spot here.
Smith gets his hands free as Bratts looks to control.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Bratts is defending it well.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Bratts manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bratts forces his way into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bratts has control of the leg.
Bratts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Bratts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Bratts. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Bratts lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Bratts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bratts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratts looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bratts scores with a kick to the body.
Bratts cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve Smith's cut is getting worse.
Bratts cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bratts has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
Smith is rocked!
Bratts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bratts knocks Smith out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bratts!
Jack Bratts is the new light heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
