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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zubersoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zubersoft has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Randy Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 cm
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160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Zubersoft!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubersoft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
and Zubersoft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zubersoft stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.
David Zubersoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubersoft tries to clinch
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown. Zubersoft fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zubersoft is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment.
Zubersoft 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.
Savage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Zubersoft gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zubersoft would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zubersoft has picked Savage up and slammed him! Savage can't keep hold of the triangle and Zubersoft manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Savage tries to escape but Zubersoft is in control.
Zubersoft taking a breather here.
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage missing with punches from the bottom.
Zubersoft is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
David Zubersoft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Savage drives through and clinches with Zubersoft against the cage.
Zubersoft looking to throw knees to the head but Savage is blocking nicely.
Zubersoft is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zubersoft is defending well for now.
Savage landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zubersoft as the two fighters clinch.
Zubersoft tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zubersoft is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Zubersoft is fighting off a takedown attempt but Savage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zubersoft to the mat. Zubersoft regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zubersoft looking to control.
Zubersoft is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zubersoft is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Zubersoft will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zubersoft swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage cracks Zubersoft with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zubersoft clinches with his opponent.
Zubersoft has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zubersoft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zubersoft lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zubersoft presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zubersoft has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zubersoft working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Zubersoft scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Zubersoft.
A right hand to the body from Zubersoft.
Savage pushes off an throws an elbow but Zubersoft leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zubersoft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
Zubersoft lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zubersoft lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zubersoft lands with a right to the head.
Zubersoft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zubersoft has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savage is trying to keep an underhook but Zubersoft manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft stands up and beckons Savage to join him on the feet.
Zubersoft fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Zubersoft gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike.
Zubersoft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savage tightens his grip and picks Zubersoft up, before dumping him to the ground. Zubersoft manages to land in guard.
Zubersoft controlling Savage's posture.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zubersoft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zubersoft trying to control the position here.
Zubersoft wants to stand but Savage is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zubersoft looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zubersoft looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zubersoft!
Zubersoft staying calm.
Savage misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zubersoft has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zubersoft!
Savage punching from mount but Zubersoft doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savage controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zubersoft because Savage loaded up on that one.
Zubersoft wants to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Zubersoft wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Zubersoft is looking to improve his position but Savage isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage landing punches.
Savage goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Zubersoft turns into him and now he's in Savage's guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zubersoft darts in trying to clinch
and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Zubersoft prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Zubersoft is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zubersoft swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zubersoft swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zubersoft trying to stall but Savage improves his position.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Zubersoft won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Zubersoft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubersoft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike.
Zubersoft manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Zubersoft.
Savage blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft wants to clinch but Savage slips to the side
and Savage counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zubersoft looks to clinch
and Savage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zubersoft's guard now.
Zubersoft is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Savage wants to control from the top but Zubersoft keeps moving.
Zubersoft is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Zubersoft blocks nicely.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Zubersoft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Zubersoft gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zubersoft postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zubersoft is now in half guard.
Savage missing with punches from the bottom.
Zubersoft prevents Savage from standing back up.
Randy Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zubersoft is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savage wants to control but Zubersoft is keeping busy.
Randy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
David Zubersoft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zubersoft takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
David Zubersoft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Zubersoft blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zubersoft 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zubersoft!
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FIGHT
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