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MMAL 26: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Nose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marciano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marciano is looking to sweep but instead, Nose has passed into half guard.
Well, if Nose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marciano really is a fat lump.
Marciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Marciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nose is working away from the top position though.
Nose is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nose is working for a kimura but Marciano is defending it quite comfortably.
Nose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marciano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nose is working for a kimura but Marciano is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Nose has control of the leg.
Nose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marciano is in trouble now - Nose has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano'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.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose controlling from mount.
The referee warns Marciano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nose fails to advance to Marciano's back.
Nose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nose with shots to the head and body - Marciano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nose lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nose has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marciano's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose working for a submission but Marciano is keeping him at bay.
Nose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nose forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nose has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bebe Nose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nose clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nose prevents it.
Nose jumps guard.
Marciano stopping the sweep attempt from Nose.
Nose managing to control the position.
Nose pushes Marciano off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nose showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose working the head and body with strikes.
Nose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nose passes to side control.
Marciano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nose works to advance to full mount. Marciano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The referee warns Marciano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nose controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose scoring with strikes but Marciano is staying in there.
Nose content just to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marciano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nose gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nose showed some decent athleticism there.
Nose passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nose moves into full mount!
Nose controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bebe Nose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nose lands a left and a right that send Marciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Nose thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nose closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nose as the two fighters clinch.
Nose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marciano regains guard.
Nose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nose is pushing down on Marciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Nose has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nose moves nicely into side control.
Nose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nose slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose moves into full mount!
Nose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marciano looks a forlorn figure.
Nose working for a guillotine from mount but Marciano is in no mood to give up.
Marciano is bucking up trying to escape but Nose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marciano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nose stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nose forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Nose leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nose.
Nose lands a knee to the body.
Nose drags the fight down to the ground.
Nose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nose stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marciano to get to his feet.
Nose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nose feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Marciano collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bebe Nose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Jabbar looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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243 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider misses with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jabbar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Spider misses with a looping left.
Spider misses with a low kick.
Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Spider.
Spider throws a nice looking combination but Jabbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jabbar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jabbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spider.
Spider misses with a body shot.
Spider misses with a double jab
and Jabbar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spider's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabbar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spider is proving hard to escape from.
Spider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spider 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.
Jabbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbar defends well.
Jabbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Spider is looking to stand up but Jabbar isn't so interested in that idea.
Spider trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jabbar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Spider wants to get back to his feet but Jabbar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spider wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Jabbar postures up.
Spider throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jabbar is looking to stand up but Spider won't let him.
Spider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jabbar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spider's guard.
Jabbar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spider is on top in guard.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing Spider from standing up.
Jabbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabbar tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Jabbar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spider misses with the body kick
and Jabbar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spider throws a right and a left that Jabbar avoids nicely.
Spider throws a sloppy head kick
and Jabbar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jabbar has managed to clinch.
Spider looking for a takedown.
Spider tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jabbar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spider.
Spider misses with a double jab
and Jabbar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jabbar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Spider.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spider throws a lazy uppercut
and Jabbar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jabbar blocks a body shot from Spider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
Jabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing Spider from standing up.
Spider is fighting to break Jabbar's control of his arms but Jabbar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jabbar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spider trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabbar's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hakeem Jabbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spider's guard.
Spider working a defensive guard here.
Spider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider looking to control.
Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jabbar!
Spider wants to stand but Jabbar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jabbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Spider has a good base and remains in mount.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
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.
Jabbar is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Spider wants to stand but Jabbar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Jabbar 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!
A head kick by Spider misses
and Jabbar counters with a shoot takedown. Spider fights it but they end up in guard.
Jabbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spider wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Spider wants to stand and escape but Jabbar is having none of it.
Jabbar landing some decent shots from guard.
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hakeem Jabbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Spider's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spider working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar lands a couple of elbows.
Jabbar wants to stand but Spider has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Spider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jabbar is looking to stand up but Spider won't let him.
Spider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well.
Jabbar wants to get up but he can't break Spider's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jabbar gets to his feet - Spider follows without any prompting.
Spider misses with a double jab
and Jabbar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar scores with a knee to the head.
Jabbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spider tries a head kick but it misses.
Spider misses with a leg kick
and Jabbar counters with a left to the body.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jabbar smiles and moves away.
Spider throws a lazy head kick
and Jabbar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spider wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar is keen to just control but Spider is a slippery customer.
Jabbar prevents Spider from improving his position.
Jabbar is pressing down on Spider's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spider is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Spider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.
Hakeem Jabbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spider is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jabbar counters with a single leg into guard. Spider didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spider looking for a sweep. Not yet Spider, not yet.
Anderson Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Jabbar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jabbar 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Jabbar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Tiongson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paned sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiongson somewhat.
Tiongson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Paned drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tiongson follows Paned to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Tiongson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. Bruce Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McQueen's guard.
Legend is pushing down on McQueen's leg trying to pass to half guard. McQueen is fighting to maintain full guard but Legend has managed to sneak the leg through.
Legend is trying for a kimura here. McQueen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Legend wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Legend!
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