 |
SSFC - Halloween Special PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
155 cm
24
139 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Drum does no damage.
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee prevents Drum from standing back up.
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. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Drum's temple.
Drum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drum is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee passes to full mount!
Lee looking to ground and pound but Drum is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drum's face.
Lee won't let Drum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drum blocking the ground and pound.
Drum's coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lee misses with a head shot.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drum blocking the ground and pound.
Drum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lee.
Drum is bucking up trying to escape but Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee lands a couple of good shots and Drum has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drum is rocked!
Lee is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lee gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lee gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lee apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee prevents Drum from breaking the clinch.
Drum slows down the pace here.
Drum blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bongo Drum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Drum can't break the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Drum in his tracks for a moment.
Drum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum being controlled against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Drum won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drum works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Drum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee scores with a takedown into Drum's guard.
Drum wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drum's head.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Drum has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drum misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Drum both land. Nice combination.
Lee is rocked!
Drum misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Drum's guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drum is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Drum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drum trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drum defending well though.
Drum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Drum defends it.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drum leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Drum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bongo Drum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Drum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Drum misses.
Drum tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bongo Drum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Drum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bongo Drum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee drives through with a takedown into Drum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
Lee distracts Drum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drum tries to get out of the position.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Drum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee prevents Drum from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Drum is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drum is one step ahead there.
Drum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drum wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drum is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Drum from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drum fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drum is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Drum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drum!
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drum looks a forlorn figure.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drum's face.
Lee lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Drum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee dominating with strikes here.
Lee postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Drum bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lee and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Lee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horus Myo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Snike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
23
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Horus Myo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snike!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snike gets a takedown into half guard.
Snike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myo's head.
Myo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Myo is looking for a triangle but Snike pushes his legs off easily.
Snike preventing the sweep.
Myo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snike's guard.
Snike 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.
Myo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myo stopping the sweep attempt from Snike.
Myo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snike dives on top into guard.
Snike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myo 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.
Snike got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snike has managed to get both his arms back between Myo's legs - danger averted.
Myo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snike sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Myo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Myo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snike defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snike wants to control from the top but Myo keeps moving.
Snike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Myo is looking to stand up but Snike isn't so interested in that idea.
Snike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Myo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snike trying to control but Myo is working from the bottom.
Myo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snike tries to free his leg and advance position but Myo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snike passes Myo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snike seems to be working for a kimura but Myo defends the submission attempt.
Snike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myo keeps working.
Myo trying to control from the bottom.
Myo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snike pulls his head out easily.
Myo is trying to maintain the position but Snike is very close to passing his half guard.
Myo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snike stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Myo throws up his legs and catches Snike in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Snike tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Myo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Horus Myo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pater Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hot Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
17
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
204 cm
18
289 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pater Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hot Dog!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Dog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog scores with a jab.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.
It looks like Pater Adam has been cut.
Dog lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Dog digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Dog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adam sprawling to the canvas! Adam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dog finish him?!
Adam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog lands a jab to Adam's midsection.
Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Dog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adam sprawling to the canvas! Adam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dog finish him?!
Oh Adam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Dog!
Hot Dog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
168 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
|
175 cm
28
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davies wants to pass to mount but Theron is defending the position.
Davies prevents Theron from improving his position.
Davies trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron is trying to maintain the position but Davies is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron is looking for a sweep. Davies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davies stands up out of the half guard.
Davies moves away from the strike by Theron.
Theron misses with a body shot.
Davies gets caught napping as Theron dives in and scores a takedown. Davies manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Theron stacks Davies on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Theron!
Davies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Davies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Theron off and has taken his back!
Davies doesn't have the hooks in and Theron manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Theron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron passes Davies's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davies has one foot on Theron's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Theron misses the target.
Theron misses with a body punch
and Davies counters with a head kick.
Davies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theron is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Theron avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron gets back to full guard.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davies is one step ahead there.
Theron keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Theron is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davies won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Davies drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theron!
Theron trying to control the action but Davies is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Harry Davies will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theron misses with a lunging right hand
and Davies counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davies tries to sprawl but Theron drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Theron.
Theron scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies moves into full guard.
Theron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theron trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Theron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is trying to control the position but Theron postures up.
Theron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theron is sitting in close to Davies's body. Davies has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theron is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theron is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Davies.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Davies!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fury Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury Drake looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fury Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Drake tries to clinch there but Romus circles away.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romus.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romus.
Fury Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Romus as he checks the leg kick.
Romus throws a good cross that connects.
Romus lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake misses the body punch
and Romus counters with a right hand to the body.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake tries to clinch
and Romus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Romus has knocked Drake down with a huge combo! Romus steps away and waves a wobbly Drake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drake is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romus fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Drake square on the jaw! Damn, Drake is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remulus Romus!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Junsuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kalimba. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
155 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Han Junsuke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junsuke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fox wants to clinch up but Junsuke keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Junsuke.
Junsuke avoids the body shot from Fox.
Fox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Junsuke.
Junsuke blocks a head kick by Fox.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Junsuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junsuke blocks a head kick by Fox.
Junsuke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Junsuke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Junsuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Junsuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Junsuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Junsuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Junsuke.
Junsuke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fox back to the cage. Junsuke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Junsuke does no damage.
Han Junsuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Junsuke.
Junsuke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox is rocked!
Junsuke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fox back to the cage. Junsuke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Fox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junsuke lands a leg kick that knocks Fox off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junsuke moves in close and cracks Fox with a massive right hand! Fox, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Junsuke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Han Junsuke!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
75% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hempsall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hempsall comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday-Shy FX & T Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
31
217 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
|
195 cm
29
215 lbs
10 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Hempsall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hempsall tries to keep at a distance but Victorious has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Victorious .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hempsall.
Victorious is looking to take this one to the mat.
Victorious wants the takedown. Hempsall is fighting it off but Victorious persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hempsall's guard against the cage.
Hempsall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Victorious has passed into half guard!
Hempsall is looking for a sweep. Victorious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Victorious is looking to take a break and control but Hempsall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Victorious working Hempsall over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victorious is looking for a kimura here.
Hempsall trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hempsall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Victorious thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hempsall's head.
Hempsall is looking for a sweep. Victorious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Victorious is looking for a kimura but Hempsall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victorious to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hempsall has hold of Victorious 's hands but Victorious slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Victorious moves into full mount! Hempsall won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorious lands a big shot there that rocks Hempsall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Victorious with the ground and pound from mount.
Hempsall tries to hold on but Victorious pushes him away.
Victorious controlling his opponent.
Victorious breaks from Hempsall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hempsall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victorious working the ground and pound effectively.
Victorious content just to control the position here.
Victorious has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hempsall gets back to half guard.
Hempsall is trying to stand back up but Victorious is controlling him
Victorious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hempsall is just riding it out for now. Victorious eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hempsall wants to get back to full guard.
Victorious wants to control but Hempsall is keeping him busy.
Hempsall won't allow Victorious to pass to mount.
Victorious looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hempsall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hempsall is refusing to be controlled, as Victorious sits in half guard.
Victorious seems to be working for a kimura but Hempsall defends the submission attempt.
Victorious looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hempsall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Victorious pulls his head out easily.
Hempsall is trying to stand up here but Victorious is controlling him well.
Hempsall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hempsall pushes Victorious off and gets back to his feet.
Victorious clinches up with Hempsall and pushes him back against the cage.
Hempsall looking to stall.
Hempsall is trying to break free.
Victorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victorious misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Hempsall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Victorious throws a series of punches but Hempsall moves out of range.
Jake Hempsall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorious throws a nice looking combination but Hempsall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hempsall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Victorious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hempsall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Victorious dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hempsall lands with a cross.
Hempsall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hempsall scores with the left hand. Victorious knows he should have avoided that one.
Victorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Hempsall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victorious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victorious misses with a double jab.
Hempsall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Victorious shoots for a takedown but Hempsall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hempsall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Hempsall. That snapped Victorious 's head back.
Jake Hempsall is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Hempsall misses.
Hempsall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hempsall. Victorious does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious wants to clinch.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hempsall is looking for a triangle but Victorious pushes his legs off easily.
Hempsall controls Victorious momentarily but Victorious frees himself.
Victorious wants to control from the top but Hempsall keeps moving.
Hempsall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Victorious looking to sit in guard and control but Hempsall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Victorious manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hempsall misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victorious .
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!
Hempsall sneaks back into half guard.
Victorious is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hempsall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victorious .
Victorious thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hempsall's head.
Hempsall trying to hold on to Victorious 's head to control him but Victorious postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hempsall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Victorious is trying to control the action in half guard but Hempsall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hempsall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hempsall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Victorious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Victorious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hempsall keeping moving, preventing Victorious from controlling successfully.
Victorious passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Victorious scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hempsall looking for a sweep but Victorious has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Victorious lands a couple of good shots and Hempsall has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Victorious is punishing Hempsall with strikes - can he finish him?!
Victorious lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Victorious .
Hempsall controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Victor Victorious has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hempsall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Hempsall right now.
Hempsall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Victorious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Victorious closes the distance and clinches up with Hempsall, looking for a takedown. Victorious pushes Hempsall against the cage but Hempsall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Victorious tries to clinch but Hempsall is having none of it.
Hempsall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Victorious .
Jake Hempsall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Victorious drives through and clinches with Hempsall against the cage.
Victorious jumps guard and drags Hempsall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hempsall wants to get up but he can't break Victorious 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Victorious has control of Hempsall's left arm, preventing Hempsall from doing any damage.
Hempsall wants to control from the top but Victorious keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hempsall tries to free his leg and advance position but Victorious is retaining full guard.
Hempsall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Victorious is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hempsall, into his guard.
Hempsall can't keep his opponent in guard - Victorious advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Victorious is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Victorious slips a nice elbow through Hempsall's hands, connecting with Hempsall's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hempsall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Victorious stands up from Hempsall's guard - Victorious perhaps looking for a knockout.
Victorious throws a series of punches but Hempsall avoids them all with ease.
Victorious takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hempsall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Victorious landing knees to the head.
Victorious crunches a lovely knee into Hempsall's ribcage.
Victorious holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Victorious pulls Hempsall into guard.
Hempsall being controlled here momentarily.
Victorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hempsall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Victorious is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hempsall, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Victorious 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorious postures up and lands a big shot to Hempsall's brow.
Hempsall keeping moving, preventing Victorious from controlling successfully.
Victorious scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hempsall looking to control.
Hempsall wants to get back to his feet but Victorious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Victorious throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hempsall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Victor Victorious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Victorious showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Victorious is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Victorious stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hempsall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Hempsall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Hempsall.
Hempsall throws a hook but Victorious avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Victorious .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hempsall throws a jab but it's blocked by Victorious .
Jake Hempsall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hempsall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Victorious throws a right hand that Hempsall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hempsall also avoids with ease.
Hempsall throws a hook but Victorious blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Victorious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Victorious 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Victorious !
Victor Victorious decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Eldars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Eldars will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Eldars!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legorious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eldars throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Eldars.
It looks like Dany Legorious has been cut.
Eldars misses with a wild combination.
Legorious has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK in the buildup to the fight.
Eldars takes a swing at Legorious's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Eldars misses.
Eldars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Eldars misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legorious wants to land a leg kick but Eldars is out of range.
A big right from Eldars misses.
Legorious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eldars.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldars misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Eldars finds it's target.
Legorious walks into a left hand.
Eldars tries to bum rush Legorious with a series of wild strikes but Legorious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eldars misses with a hook.
Legorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankie Eldars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldars misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldars throws a hook but Legorious avoids it easily.
Eldars misses with a looping right.
Eldars looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eldars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legorious was well out of range. Poor timing from Eldars.
Legorious moves out of range as Eldars strikes.
Eldars fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legorious manages to avoid it.
Eldars rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legorious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legorious.
Legorious throws the kick towards the body but Eldars avoids it.
Legorious tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Legorious.
Eldars misses with a hook
and Legorious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eldars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legorious.
Eldars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legorious.
Legorious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eldars throws an overhand right that lands on Legorious's shoulder, as Legorious tries to avoid the shot.
Eldars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eldars throws a lazy uppercut
so Legorious counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Legorious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eldars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legorious has managed to get both his arms back between Eldars's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldars pulls Legorious in close to prevent any damage.
Legorious chips away with some ground and pound.
Legorious works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eldars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legorious. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Legorious is looking to advance position but Eldars won't allow it.
Legorious missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legorious trying to pass the guard but Eldars defending well.
Legorious 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Legorious seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Eldars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Legorious's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eldars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legorious bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legorious has hold of Eldars's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Eldars tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Legorious cranks the arm and Eldars screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Eldars, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dany Legorious!
In his post fight interview, Dany Legorious started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Matthews has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kobe Beef!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beef looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Beef.
Beef has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matthews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kobe Beef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Beef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beef did well to prevent Matthews getting side control.
Beef moves into full guard.
Matthews wants to stand but Beef is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef gets full guard.
Matthews is looking to advance position but Beef has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beef looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beef with shots to the head and body - Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beef controlling from the full mount.
Beef connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beef throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beef controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beef lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beef takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beef thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Beef dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Beef looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beef 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.
Beef is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beef takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beef lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beef perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beef throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Beef clobbers Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Beef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beef tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Beef has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beef prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Beef forces his way into half guard.
Beef controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beef tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Beef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Beef feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beef sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beef passes into side control.
Matthews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beef.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beef tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beef trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef happy to just control the position for now.
Beef is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthews is letting Beef control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beef tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Matthews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beef tries to move to full mount but Matthews actually manages to regain half guard.
Beef tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Beef is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matthews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matthews is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Beef manages to get to full guard.
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beef working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Kobe Beef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
Mike Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beef is pulling down on Matthews's head. It's preventing any offense from Matthews, at least for the moment.
Matthews throws a strike but Beef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beef pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Beef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beef has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Beef!
Kobe Beef thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mike Matthews had this to say: 'I will take alot from this loss, but a rematch is on the cards, maybe next time he wont be so lucky'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
