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VERSUS VIVISECTION 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfried Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into the arena with Dysfunctional blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handel. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Handel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Hernandez.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handel.
Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Handel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handel.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Handel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Handel blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Handel misses with a double jab.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Handel.
Handel throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Handel's head.
A shot to the liver by Handel. Beautiful body shot.
Handel swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Handel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. Handel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Handel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handel blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Handel misses with an uppercut.
Handel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Handel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handel. That did some damage!
A jab from Handel finds it's way through Hernandez's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handel doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Handel is rocked!
It looks like Wilfried Handel has been cut.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Handel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Handel is out on his feet! Hernandez sets himself and nearly takes Handel's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ramon Hernandez!
A very excited looking Ramon Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Walujew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Surfin´ bird. Nikolai Walujew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Walujew!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson darts in and clinches Walujew up against the cage.
Karlsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walujew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walujew backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walujew avoids it.
Walujew takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walujew looks gassed!
Walujew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karlsson prevents it.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Walujew won't want to take too many of those.
Karlsson working Walujew over with knees to the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson with a knee to the head.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nikolai Walujew has been cut.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walujew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Walujew is having none of it.
Walujew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walujew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson with a knee to the head.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Walujew backwards.
Walujew tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
Karlsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walujew's face.
Walujew is rocked!
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Walujew's ribcage.
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!
Walujew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walujew is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walujew seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson throws a front kick that sends Walujew stumbling back into the cage.
Walujew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Walujew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson swings for the body but Walujew moves out of range.
Walujew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walujew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walujew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurt Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Walujew.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Walujew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walujew or not.
Walujew takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Karlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Walujew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walujew's gas tank.
Walujew takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walujew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson landing knees to the head.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walujew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karlsson is working Walujew over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson crunches a lovely knee into Walujew's ribcage.
Karlsson pushes Walujew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
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!
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Karlsson both land. Nice combination.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walujew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walujew keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walujew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walujew is defended easily by Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Walujew tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Walujew back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Walujew to the canvas! Karlsson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Karlsson!
Kurt Karlsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music. Ace Surprise acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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204 lbs
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surprise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bratts was well out of range. Poor timing from Surprise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Bratts.
Surprise lands a shoulder strike.
Bratts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bratts misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bratts.
Bratts scores with a shot to the side of Surprise's head.
Bratts has Surprise pushed against the cage.
Surprise tries a body shot but Bratts blocks it.
Surprise is working Bratts over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratts breaks the clinch.
Surprise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Surprise checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bratts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Surprise.
Bratts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surprise pinned against the cage. Surprise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bratts. Beautiful body shot.
Bratts rushes Surprise and presses him up against the cage.
Surprise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Surprise.
Surprise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bratts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surprise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Surprise.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Surprise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Surprise checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surprise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Surprise swings for the body but Bratts moves out of range.
Nice shot by Surprise.
Surprise connects with a looping right hand.
Bratts throws a big shot that misses.
Surprise lands a nice hook to Bratts's body. Bratts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Surprise misses with a body shot.
Surprise clinches.
Surprise works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Surprise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bratts just leaning against Surprise, taking a breather.
Surprise is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bratts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts looking to throw knees to the head but Surprise is blocking nicely.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bratts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bratts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Surprise avoids it.
Surprise is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Surprise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bratts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Surprise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bratts looking to throw knees to the head but Surprise is blocking nicely.
Bratts takes an elbow to the temple.
Surprise managing to block the knees to the body from Bratts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surprise.
Surprise lands a nice uppercut.
Surprise lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Surprise.
A right hand to the body from Surprise.
Surprise creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ace Surprise has been cut.
Bratts lands with a left to the head.
Surprise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bratts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Surprise.
Surprise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bratts can't find room to land a body shot as Surprise controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bratts.
Nice body punch from Surprise.
Bratts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Surprise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bratts has had enough of the clinch but Surprise keeps him there for the moment.
Bratts prevents a body shot from Surprise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Surprise.
Surprise keeps control of Bratts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Surprise swings wildly with an uppercut but Bratts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surprise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Surprise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bratts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bratts fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Surprise darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Surprise looks to land a right hand but Bratts moved out of range.
Bratts drops his hands momentarily and Surprise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Surprise as Bratts shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bratts.
Bratts tries to move to mount but Surprise blocks the move with his legs.
Surprise parries the strikes from Bratts easily there. Bratts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Surprise to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Surprise's legs.
Bratts creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Surprise sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise gets back to half guard.
Bratts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bratts trying to control but Surprise is having none of it.
Bratts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Surprise really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bratts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Surprise looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise can't escape the position.
Surprise is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Surprise in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratts avoids the attempt from Surprise to control.
Surprise working to try and regain half guard.
Surprise wants to control but Bratts is having none of it.
Bratts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is looking to improve his position but Bratts isn't that keen on the idea.
Bratts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Surprise regains half guard.
Surprise is looking to control Bratts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Surprise avoid being mounted?
Bratts 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.
Bratts is trying to control the action in half guard but Surprise is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratts works his way into full mount!
Surprise taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratts scoring with strikes but Surprise is staying in there.
That has opened up Ace Surprise's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bratts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Surprise has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Surprise!
Surprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bratts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bratts keeping moving, preventing Surprise from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bratts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Surprise's guard.
Bratts preventing the sweep.
Surprise is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Surprise is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Surprise controlling from the full mount.
Surprise won't let Bratts get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise trying to control but Bratts is having none of it.
Bratts is trying to escape the mount.
Surprise lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is stalling here but it's allowed Bratts to get half guard.
Surprise wants to work for an arm triangle but Bratts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bratts is staying active underneath Surprise, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bratts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Surprise looking to sit in guard and control but Bratts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Surprise is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bratts dives into side control.
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!
Surprise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bratts off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts is having to fend off submission attempts from Surprise, who is looking to sink in the choke. Surprise doesn't have the hooks in though and Bratts manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bratts wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Bratts tries to free his leg and advance position but Surprise is retaining full guard.
Surprise throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bratts uses it to pass to side control.
Bratts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bratts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Surprise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bratts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bratts off and has taken his back!
Bratts is in bad spot here.
Bratts defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bratts tries to free his leg and advance position but Surprise is retaining full guard.
Surprise wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surprise wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratts wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ace Surprise.
I think Surprise 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Surprise!
A relieved looking Ace Surprise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think of Nazareth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to call to prayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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28
155 lbs
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
of Nazareth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schoots lands a leg kick that knocks of Nazareth off balance momentarily.
Schoots shoots in and bounces of Nazareth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet but Schoots is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schoots trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schoots is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schoots wants to control from the top but of Nazareth keeps moving.
Schoots is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
of Nazareth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schoots is one step ahead there.
Schoots is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
of Nazareth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schoots!
Schoots is trying to escape the mount.
Schoots is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoots is squirming around, avoiding of Nazareth's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Schoots working to try and regain half guard.
of Nazareth is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
of Nazareth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schoots fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. of Nazareth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Schoots as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots cracks of Nazareth with an open hand slap.
of Nazareth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schoots misses with a series of wild punches.
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoots is just out of range.
Schoots looks to throw the jab but of Nazareth is out of range.
of Nazareth thows a leg kick but Schoots checks it
and Schoots counters with a low kick, right behind of Nazareth 's knee.
Schoots misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
of Nazareth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schoots manages to avoid it.
Schoots closes the distance and clinches up with of Nazareth, looking for a takedown. Schoots pushes of Nazareth against the cage but of Nazareth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schoots tries to bum rush of Nazareth with a series of wild strikes but of Nazareth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
of Nazareth wants to slow Schoots down by chopping away at his legs.
Schoots throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Schoots catches of Nazareth right on the button with a cross.
Schoots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around of Nazareth's waist but of Nazareth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schoots off to one side.
of Nazareth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schoots moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
of Nazareth throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
of Nazareth working a defensive guard here.
of Nazareth controlling the position.
Schoots stops of Nazareth from standing up.
of Nazareth has control of Schoots's left arm, preventing Schoots from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesus of Nazareth.
Schoots shoots in and bounces of Nazareth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schoots trying to control but of Nazareth is working from the bottom.
of Nazareth is looking to stand up but Schoots isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots stands up over of Nazareth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schoots is working of Nazareth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
of Nazareth scores with a head kick. Schoots tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
of Nazareth thumps Schoots with a low kick.
Schoots misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from of Nazareth enables Schoots to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. of Nazareth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
of Nazareth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
of Nazareth is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schoots dives into side control.
of Nazareth regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
of Nazareth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schoots stops of Nazareth from getting back to his feet.
Schoots controlling the action here.
Schoots is looking to advance position but of Nazareth won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schoots not landing any meaningful shots this time.
of Nazareth pushes Schoots off looking to stand but Schoots dives back in and keeps control.
Schoots landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
of Nazareth is staying active underneath Schoots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schoots takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
of Nazareth tries to kick Schoots off in order to stand up. Schoots Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
of Nazareth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Schoots's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schoots has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
of Nazareth tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet but Schoots drags him back down.
Romano Schoots has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schoots tries to score with some ground and pound. of Nazareth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schoots lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Schoots.
Schoots controlling the position from side mount.
Schoots cracks of Nazareth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schoots trying to control the position but of Nazareth is working away.
of Nazareth tries to improve position but can't.
of Nazareth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schoots connects with a decent elbow.
of Nazareth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
of Nazareth defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth taking punishment in the form of punches.
of Nazareth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schoots creates some space and throws a big elbow, but of Nazareth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
of Nazareth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schoots landing strikes.
of Nazareth is trying to improve his position.
Schoots scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at of Nazareth to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Schoots seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schoots takes a little break here. of Nazareth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schoots fails to land a wild elbow strike.
of Nazareth is trying to get back to his feet.
Schoots throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schoots wants to lay and pray for a moment but of Nazareth keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schoots has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schoots postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schoots working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schoots tries to advance to mount but of Nazareth denies him.
of Nazareth tries to buck Schoots off but Schoots is having none of it.
Schoots scores with a couple of short elbows.
of Nazareth is trying to get back to half guard.
of Nazareth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
of Nazareth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schoots is trying to control. of Nazareth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
of Nazareth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schoots scores with a couple of nice shots.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
of Nazareth is refusing to be controlled, as Schoots sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schoots looks to land a right hand but of Nazareth moved out of range.
Schoots cracks of Nazareth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but of Nazareth is just out of range.
Schoots is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
of Nazareth lands with a kick to the temple. Schoots shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schoots uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth scores with a jab to the body.
Schoots 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.
of Nazareth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schoots's sensitive parts.
of Nazareth lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from of Nazareth misses.
of Nazareth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schoots manages to avoid it.
Schoots looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schoots scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. of Nazareth doesn't seem bothered though.
Schoots throws a big shot that misses.
of Nazareth checks a low kick from Schoots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesus of Nazareth is winning the standup battle so far.
Schoots fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. of Nazareth sprawls well initially but Schoots persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schoots working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
of Nazareth is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schoots not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schoots is figuring out what he wants to do next.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schoots lands a nice short elbow.
of Nazareth pushes Schoots off looking to stand but Schoots dives back in and keeps control.
of Nazareth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schoots scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schoots is trying to control. of Nazareth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schoots slips a nice elbow through of Nazareth's hands, connecting with of Nazareth's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schoots connects with a nice short shot to of Nazareth's temple.
of Nazareth is trying to stand up here but Schoots is controlling him well.
Schoots throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
of Nazareth wants to get back to full guard but Schoots has mounted him!
Schoots putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
of Nazareth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
of Nazareth is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Schoots is landing with some decent strikes but of Nazareth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schoots landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth is in a horrible position here. Schoots smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
of Nazareth is rocked!
of Nazareth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh of Nazareth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schoots working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schoots trying to control but he's not successful this time.
of Nazareth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schoots missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
of Nazareth seems to have got his legs back now.
of Nazareth pushes Schoots off looking to stand but Schoots dives back in and keeps control.
Schoots slips a nice elbow through of Nazareth's hands, connecting with of Nazareth's forehead.
Schoots with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schoots looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks of Nazareth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed of Nazareth's head.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schoots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but of Nazareth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Schoots.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
Schoots throwing shots but of Nazareth is blocking nicely.
Schoots is trying to control the action in half guard but of Nazareth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schoots sitting and controlling from the half guard.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schoots is trying to control. of Nazareth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Schoots comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schoots winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Schoots!
Our winner, Romano Schoots, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Z has chosen New York as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mr Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Z pinned against the cage. Z gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Z counters with a straight right hand.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Z's sensitive parts.
Z with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Z.
Z connects with a nice looking jab.
Z shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Z moves his leg out of the way.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Z checks a leg kick nicely.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Z's hands.
Z throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Z lands with a shot to the body.
Z cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black dives in and grabs Z's left leg, looking for a takedown. Z pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Z pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black thumps Z with a low kick.
Z swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Z shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Z showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Z is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Z has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Z wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Z trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Z works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black working for a triangle but Z defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black is trying to control the position but Z postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black prevents Z from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Z is on top in guard.
Black has his foot on Z's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Z works his way back into a safe position though.
Z looking to pass the guard.
Z 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Z trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Z!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Z can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Z really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Z tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Z manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Z loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black lands the left hand.
It looks like Jay Z has been cut.
Z throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Z.
Z checks a leg kick nicely.
Z shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Black misses.
Mr Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Z throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Z throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Z shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Z shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black pushes Z away with a front kick.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Z is out of range.
Black dives in and grabs Z's left leg, looking for a takedown. Z pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Z cracks Black with a good jab.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Z closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Z pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Z.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Z will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Z keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
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!
Z lands with a nice body punch.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Z.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Z uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Z tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black gets the takedown into side control.
Z is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Z works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mr Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Z is not content to let Black control the position.
Z is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Z has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Z!
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Z's guard.
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!
Black postures up in Z's guard and throws a big left but Z blocks it.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Z looking for a sweep. Not yet Z, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Z swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Z's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Z throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Z's head back.
Z works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Z will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Z misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Z misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Z misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Z closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Mr Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Z.
Some bone on bone action there as Z checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Z takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Z.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Z connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Z moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Z.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Black.
Black feints and then cracks Z's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Z down.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Z just misses with a punch to the body.
Z throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Z.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Z throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Z tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Z moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay Z seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Z checks a leg kick.
Z blocks a jab.
Z avoids the body shot from Black.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Z tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Z.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Black misses.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Z is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Z. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Z throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Z shoots and misses
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Z throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Z throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Z. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Z blocks a head kick by Black.
Z walks into a jab.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Z.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z moves out of range of the strikes.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Z's shoulder, as Z tries to avoid the shot.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Z ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a low kick but Z moves out of range easily.
Jay Z has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black dodges the punch combination from Z.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Z moves into range and clinches up with Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black pulls guard.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Z manages to get himself to full guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop has chosen Aggro? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Billy Bishop has been cut.
Raptor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raptor shoots in and gets a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raptor defends well.
Bishop is trying to keep Raptor in close.
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raptor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Raptor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raptor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Raptor stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Raptor throws a big elbow that misses.
Raptor 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor slips nicely into half guard.
Raptor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Raptor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Raptor is controlling well.
Raptor is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
Raptor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Raptor there.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raptor is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raptor prevents Bishop from improving his position.
Bishop gets back to full guard.
Raptor throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raptor wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Raptor pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raptor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Raptor trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Raptor advances to half guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Raptor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raptor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raptor is aware though and is defending well.
Raptor tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Raptor pushes his legs off easily.
Raptor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor is pushing down on Bishop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishop is fighting to maintain full guard but Raptor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Raptor has control of the leg.
Raptor working Bishop over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Raptor there.
Raptor trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Raptor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raptor throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Raptor slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Raptor wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishop manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishop is on top in guard.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raptor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raptor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop postures up in Raptor's guard and throws a big left but Raptor blocks it.
Bishop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raptor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Raptor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raptor is on top in guard.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Raptor pushes his legs off easily.
Raptor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raptor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raptor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raptor defends it easily.
Raptor is in close to Bishop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Bishop tenderised Raptor's leg. Raptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raptor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raptor manages to avoid it.
Raptor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Raptor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raptor checks a leg kick.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raptor.
Raptor misses with a low kick.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Raptor back into the cage.
Raptor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Raptor blocks with his arms.
Bishop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Raptor backwards.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Raptor blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raptor.
Raptor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raptor is defending well for now.
Raptor blocks an elbow strike.
Raptor is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Raptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raptor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raptor.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Raptor is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Raptor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raptor looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Raptor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Raptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raptor tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Raptor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Raptor pushes him off.
Raptor avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Raptor dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Bishop working for a triangle but Raptor defends it easily.
Raptor slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bishop has hold of Raptor's hands but Raptor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raptor thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raptor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Raptor stands up over Bishop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raptor stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Danny Raptor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raptor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raptor slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Raptor passes to full mount!
Bishop is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raptor lands with some strikes.
Raptor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raptor landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop cracks Raptor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raptor throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Raptor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raptor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Raptor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop slips a jab from Raptor.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raptor taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Raptor gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop postures up.
Raptor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raptor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raptor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop is staying active underneath Raptor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raptor throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Raptor throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop gets full guard.
Bishop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Raptor!
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raptor is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Raptor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Raptor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raptor is looking to get to half guard.
Bishop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Raptor is rocked!
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Raptor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Raptor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Raptor covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bishop!
A relieved looking Billy Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
210 lbs
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31
210 lbs
34 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laroux counters with a one-two to the body.
Wuzz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laroux is trying to defend but Wuzz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Laroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wuzz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wuzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laroux's head.
Laroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laroux gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz is looking to work some ground and pound but Laroux has wrist control.
Laroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
Wuzz throws a big right hand that misses.
Wuzz stands up over Laroux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laroux 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.
Laroux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuzz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laroux's head.
Laroux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well.
Wuzz passes Laroux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroux wants to get back to his feet.
Laroux wants to get back to full guard.
Laroux trying to control but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz seems to be working for a kimura but Laroux defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laroux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laroux.
Laroux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wuzz defends well.
Wuzz forces his way into half guard.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux has hold of Wuzz's hands but Wuzz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wuzz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wuzz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wuzz is pressing down on Laroux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laroux is holding on for now.
Laroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laroux wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wuzz connects with a couple of short punches.
Laroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laroux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
Laroux 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wuzz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laroux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wuzz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Laroux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laroux manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Laroux's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuzz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wuzz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wuzz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laroux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
Wuzz postures up in Laroux's guard and throws a big left but Laroux blocks it.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laroux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuzz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wuzz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laroux lands a big shot there that rocks Wuzz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Laroux cracks Wuzz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wuzz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laroux is stalling here. Wuzz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laroux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wuzz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Laroux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andy Wuzz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laroux trying to control here.
Laroux gets back to full guard.
Laroux 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.
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laroux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Laroux's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz cracks Laroux with a solid left hand.
Wuzz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laroux's head.
Laroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuzz manages to get himself to full guard.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laroux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laroux wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but Laroux defends easily.
Laroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Laroux defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
Wuzz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Laroux from controlling successfully.
Wuzz has his feet on Laroux's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laroux throws a jab when Wuzz was well out of range.
Laroux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laroux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well.
Wuzz stopping the sweep attempt from Laroux.
Wuzz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz throws a big elbow that misses.
Laroux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Laroux is retaining full guard.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laroux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laroux is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laroux manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wuzz wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wuzz gets a double leg takedown into Laroux's guard.
Laroux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well.
Wuzz throws a big elbow that misses.
Laroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
Laroux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laroux's guard.
Laroux actively working from the bottom here.
Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laroux sees it coming and defends easily.
Wuzz throwing shots but Laroux is blocking nicely.
Wuzz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laroux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Wuzz is thwarting Laroux's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wuzz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laroux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wuzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laroux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wuzz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laroux trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
Laroux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wuzz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Laroux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wuzz.
Laroux gets back to half guard.
Laroux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laroux.
Wuzz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wuzz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laroux wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Laroux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laroux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David Laroux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laroux is in close to Wuzz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laroux throwing strikes from guard but Wuzz blocks nicely.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laroux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laroux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laroux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Laroux trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Laroux slips nicely into half guard.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
Laroux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wuzz taking some punishment here, with Laroux in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
Andy Wuzz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Wuzz.
I've got Wuzz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wuzz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andy Wuzz thanked Bushido Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmitt has chosen In God We Trust - Stryper as his entrance music. Owen Schmitt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Schmitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt slips a jab from Milat.
Milat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmitt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milat scrambles back to his feet.
Schmitt misses with a two punch combination.
Schmitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milat.
Schmitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmitt lands an overhand right.
Schmitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt looks for a takedown but Milat sprawls well.
Milat jabs Schmitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmitt misses with a low kick.
Schmitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milat lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milat throws a wild body kick that Schmitt sees coming a mile off.
Schmitt misses with a hook. Milat ducked under it nicely.
Milat ducks right into an uppercut from Schmitt.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmitt avoids the head kick by Milat.
Nice defenses there by Milat.
Schmitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milat.
Schmitt misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Milat.
Schmitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat throws a head kick but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milat.
Milat throws a series of punches but Schmitt avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milat.
Schmitt moves out of range of the leg kick from Milat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmitt.
Schmitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schmitt punishes Milat's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmitt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schmitt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Milat.
A big left from Schmitt misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schmitt finds it's way through Milat's defenses.
Milat pushes Schmitt away with a front kick.
Milat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milat moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Milat scores with a body shot.
Schmitt thows a body shot but no joy.
Owen Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmitt closes the distance and clinches up with Milat, looking for a takedown. Schmitt pushes Milat against the cage but Milat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schmitt.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schmitt jabs Milat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milat throws a nice looking combination but Schmitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Schmitt checks a low kick from Milat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schmitt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schmitt landing strikes from the mount and Milat is in trouble!
Milat tries to lock up and control but Schmitt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milat is bucking up trying to escape but Schmitt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmitt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schmitt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmitt raining down shots from the mount!
Milat is looking to improve his position but Schmitt isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Owen Schmitt 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.
Milat throws a shot from downtown. Schmitt moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Milat.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schmitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schmitt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schmitt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schmitt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmitt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Milat keeping full guard, as Schmitt tries to pass.
Milat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat keeping moving, preventing Schmitt from controlling successfully.
Schmitt passes into half guard.
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but Milat is defending well.
Schmitt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmitt is working for a kimura but Milat is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Schmitt looks to land a body kick but Milat moved away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmitt.
Milat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat tries to buck Schmitt off but Schmitt is having none of it.
Schmitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Milat being controlled for a moment.
Schmitt throws a strike aimed at the side of Milat's head but Milat avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Milat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmitt's guard! Nice work there by Milat!
Milat won't allow Schmitt to sweep him here.
Schmitt wants to stand up but Milat is controlling him.
Schmitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmitt is on top in guard.
Milat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmitt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt passes Milat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schmitt working Milat over with strikes.
Schmitt throwing shots but Milat is blocking nicely.
Schmitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Milat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milat gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milat wants to stand and escape but Schmitt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Schmitt 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schmitt throws a body punch but Milat moves out of range.
Milat lands with a shot to the body.
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmitt.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Milat lands a jab to the head.
Milat throws a head kick that Schmitt semi-blocks.
Milat moves out of range as Schmitt throws a body kick.
Milat throws a nice looking combination but Schmitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Schmitt misses.
Milat throws a series of punches but Schmitt avoids them all with ease.
Schmitt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat throws a head kick but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt looks to throw a body kick
and Milat counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmitt thows a body shot but no joy.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the body
and Milat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Milat trying to stall but Schmitt improves his position.
Milat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmitt avoids it.
Milat blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Milat.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Milat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
Milat scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmitt wants to break free but Milat has control.
Schmitt lands a good knee to the midsection. Milat won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat scores with a decent looking hook.
Milat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivan Milat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throws a hook but Milat avoids it easily.
Milat defending well as Schmitt loads up on a big left hand.
Schmitt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Milat if he has to take too many more of those.
Milat moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Milat avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Milat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmitt throws a low kick but Milat avoids it.
Milat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmitt misses with a straight left.
Milat motions for Schmitt to come forward. Milat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milat misses with a wild body shot.
Schmitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt lands a head shot.
Milat loads up on a big right hand but Schmitt slips the punch.
Schmitt jabs at Milat's body.
Milat scores with a shot to the body.
Schmitt scores with a one two! Milat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schmitt throws a leg kick but Milat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schmitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owen Schmitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schmitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Schmitt misses
and Milat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Milat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmitt throws the left hand but Milat avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milat defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmitt. Milat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owen Schmitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Milat shows good takedown defense.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Schmitt.
Milat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Schmitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milat can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milat throws a head kick but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt is looking to chop away at Milat's legs.
Milat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Milat.
I think Schmitt 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Schmitt!
Owen Schmitt made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Professor Green - Monster . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Spliff throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Spliff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Spliff shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones thows a leg kick but Spliff checks it
and Spliff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spliff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Spliff forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spliff.
Spliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Spliff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Spliff wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Spliff struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Spliff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Spliff avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Spliff is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spliff lands a shot to the body.
Spliff tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Spliff lands with a right to the head.
Spliff is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Spliff avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Spliff lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Spliff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Spliff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spliff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Spliff is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
Spliff manages to break the clinch.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spliff.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spliff, right into the meat.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spliff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliff throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spliff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spliff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spliff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Spliff checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spliff throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Spliff throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones clobbers Spliff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a head kick but Spliff moves out of range.
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 Michael Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spliff throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Spliff 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.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Spliff counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spliff wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Spliff connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff advances to half guard.
Spliff stalling.
Jones is not content to let Spliff control the position.
Spliff not doing much here.
Spliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones wants to control but Spliff is keeping busy.
Spliff is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Spliff has control of the leg.
Spliff moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Spliff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Spliff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliff sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spliff.
Spliff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Spliff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spliff punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff misses with a head shot.
Spliff is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones is rocked!
Spliff lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mustaffa Spliff!
Mustaffa Spliff is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mustaffa Spliff thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Decode - Me, You and Pain. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio has managed to clinch.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azure taking a breather.
Azure pulls guard successfully.
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.
Partio wants to control from the top but Azure keeps moving.
Azure is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Partio frees his head nicely. Oh but Azure has switched to an armbar! Partio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure retains his featherweight title!
Mr Azure very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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