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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaa.
Socrates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socrates leaves Jaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Socrates as Jaa shoots in.
Georgio Socrates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Jaa.
Socrates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Socrates 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.
Socrates 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socrates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Socrates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Socrates postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socrates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaa's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaa's head.
Socrates throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jaa to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaa is on top in guard.
Socrates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaa postures up.
Jaa trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Socrates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Socrates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Socrates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaa wants to control from the top but Socrates keeps moving.
Jaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Socrates is retaining full guard.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Jaa from controlling successfully.
Jaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Jaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socrates's waist but Socrates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaa off to one side.
Socrates closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Jaa gets control of Socrates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaa is trying to keep Socrates in close.
Socrates works over Jaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaa has control of Socrates's left arm, preventing Socrates from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates passes Jaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Socrates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socrates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaa somewhat.
Socrates stuffs the takedown.
Socrates dives in and scores a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Socrates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Socrates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa is pulling down on Socrates's head. It's preventing any offense from Socrates, at least for the moment.
Socrates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Jaa's brow.
Jaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Socrates stopping the sweep attempt from Jaa.
Jaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaa has momentary wrist control but Socrates slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaa is trying to keep Socrates in close.
Jaa seems keen to control Socrates's posture.
Jaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Socrates 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socrates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Socrates working away.
Jaa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Socrates haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I wouldn't like to be where Jaa is right now.
Jaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to control Socrates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaa avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Socrates there.
Socrates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Socrates.
Socrates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Socrates thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Jaa trying to control here.
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.
Socrates seems to be working for a kimura but Jaa defends the submission attempt.
Jaa is looking to control Socrates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaa avoid being mounted?
Jaa wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
Socrates is looking to pass Jaa's guard but actually Jaa recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Socrates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Socrates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaa dives on top into guard.
Jaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates keeping full guard, as Jaa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Socrates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Socrates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Georgio Socrates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Socrates pulls Jaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Socrates wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaa being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socrates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaa defends it well.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaa is staying active underneath Socrates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Socrates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaa wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
Socrates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Socrates seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Socrates defends well and Jaa ends up having to push Socrates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Socrates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Socrates 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Georgio Socrates made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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