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TROID - Rebirth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arther Sleep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleep comes into the arena with Van Halen JUMP blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arther Sleep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
It looks like Arther Sleep has been cut.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Sleep pushes him off.
Sleep is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos is looking to land body kicks.
Sleep sizes up Ramos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Sleep.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos tries to clinch but Sleep is having none of it.
Ramos tries to move into range but Sleep moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos moves out of range as Sleep strikes.
Sonny Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Sleep missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Sleep shakes it off.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Sleep shoots for a takedown but Ramos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sleep lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sleep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sleep in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ramos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sleep!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arther Sleep!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Walker.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker looks gassed!
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunt scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silik Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt makes his way to full guard, as Walker worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker wanted to stand there but Hunt had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Walker misses.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silik Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants a takedown.
Silik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Walker.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Walker.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break free.
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.
Hunt is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Hunt tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Silik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silik Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silik Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Send (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbus Calzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Send!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbus Calzone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Send shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calzone sprawls well. Calzone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Send gets slowly back to his feet.
Send throws a hook but Calzone avoids it easily.
Send throws a head kick that misses.
Send tries to bum rush Calzone with a series of wild strikes but Calzone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Send misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Send takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calzone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Send looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calzone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calzone is working to tighten is grip on Send's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Send has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Calzone is really squeezing tight and eventually Send passes out! Calzone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herbus Calzone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaec caturan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). caturan has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GjHFvF7Bhw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
145 lbs
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22
156 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jaec caturan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
caturan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
caturan misses with a jab, cross combination.
caturan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. caturan won't be happy with that.
caturan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
caturan is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
caturan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones wants to control but caturan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working away.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
caturan pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
caturan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but caturan defends.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but caturan circles away quickly and effectively.
caturan shoots and misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Vince Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jaec caturan.
caturan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, caturan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
caturan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
caturan wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on caturan's head to control his posture.
caturan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
caturan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones has his hands on caturan's head, controlling the position.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looks for the body kick but caturan saw that one coming.
caturan closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but caturan avoids the damage to the body.
caturan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
caturan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a combination
and caturan counters by clinching up.
caturan breaks the clinch.
jaec caturan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
caturan is breathing heavily.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and caturan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
caturan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but caturan avoids the damage to the body.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but caturan defends easily.
caturan wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones pushes caturan off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vince Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to clinch
and caturan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones gets a clinch.
caturan has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
caturan tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
caturan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
caturan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
caturan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tightening his grip on caturan, looking for the choke.
caturan trying to control but not successfully.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. caturan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
caturan circles away from the clinch attempt.
caturan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for caturan!
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
caturan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones wants to control the pace but caturan is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that caturan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, caturan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
caturan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but caturan bucks and avoids them well.
caturan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
caturan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
caturan really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
caturan is working to get back to half guard.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
caturan is trying to escape the mount.
caturan wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Vince Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
caturan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
caturan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones avoids the attempt from caturan to control.
caturan working to try and regain half guard.
Jones lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throwing strikes here but caturan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
caturan can't escape the position.
caturan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
caturan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if caturan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
caturan tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Splitso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Policarpio Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Policarpio Mendoza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Splitso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Policarpio Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Splitso sprawls well.
Mendoza shoots in but Splitso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chunk Splitso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Splitso.
Mendoza tries to land a front kick but Splitso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Splitso as he checks the leg kick.
Splitso misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza darts in and clinches Splitso up against the cage.
Splitso tries to break free but Mendoza pushes him back against the cage.
Splitso avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Splitso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza stops Splitso from standing up.
Splitso wriggles free and stands up.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chunk Splitso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Policarpio Mendoza.
Splitso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splitso stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Splitso.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick from Splitso.
Splitso misses with a few strikes there.
Splitso is breathing heavily.
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Splitso back into the cage.
Splitso can't break the clinch.
Splitso tries to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Splitso tries to break free but Mendoza pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Splitso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendoza is pushing Splitso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Splitso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Splitso manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Splitso defends it nicely.
Splitso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Splitso won't allow it.
Splitso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Splitso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Splitso thinking.
Splitso throws a one two combo.
Splitso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Splitso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chunk Splitso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Splitso throws a good cross that connects.
Splitso throws a solid leg kick but Mendoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Splitso.
Splitso wants to clinch but Mendoza slips to the side
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Splitso keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Splitso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Splitso lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Splitso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Splitso.
A low kick from Splitso is predictable there
and Mendoza counters with a head kick. That will keep Splitso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Splitso.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Splitso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Splitso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendoza prevents Splitso from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Splitso to get to his feet.
Splitso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Splitso.
Mendoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Splitso scoring well with a low kick there.
Splitso closes the distance and clinches.
Splitso has had enough of the clinch but Mendoza keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Splitso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendoza can't get the takedown.
Splitso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Splitso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Splitso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Policarpio Mendoza 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.
A combination from Splitso does no damage.
Mendoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Splitso did well to prevent Mendoza getting side control.
Mendoza prevents Splitso from standing back up.
Mendoza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Splitso taking some punishment here, with Mendoza in his half guard.
Splitso is trying to stand.
Splitso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Splitso is trying to stand back up but Mendoza is controlling him
Mendoza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Splitso controls his leg.
Mendoza wants to take a breather but Splitso is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Splitso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendoza checks it well.
Chunk Splitso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Splitso throws out a leg kick but Mendoza moves out of range and Splitso only half commits.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Splitso is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Splitso circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splitso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Splitso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Splitso misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Splitso misses.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Splitso.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Splitso sprawls well. Splitso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Chunk Splitso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Policarpio Mendoza.
Splitso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Splitso throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza lands a high kick!
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Splitso wants to clinch.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Splitso.
Splitso looks for the body kick but Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Splitso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Splitso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Splitso lands a head kick. Mendoza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Splitso tries to sprawl out of it but Mendoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Splitso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Splitso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Splitso misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
Splitso is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
Mendoza trying to mount his opponent but Splitso defends it.
Mendoza stops Splitso from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Splitso keeps working.
Mendoza not doing much here.
Splitso is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Splitso is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza successfully pulls guard.
Policarpio Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Splitso stands up from Mendoza's guard - Splitso perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Policarpio Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick by Splitso misses
and Mendoza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Splitso's guard.
Splitso keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Splitso, up you get!
Splitso throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Splitso, pushing him back against the cage.
Splitso breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Splitso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
Splitso misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a three punch combo that has Splitso backing up. Splitso nods at Mendoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Splitso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Splitso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Splitso being controlled against the cage.
Splitso is trying to break free.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Splitso has the dominant position.
Splitso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Splitso as he avoids it easily.
Splitso misses with a double jab.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Splitso misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Splitso against the cage.
Splitso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splitso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Splitso throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Splitso has one foot on Mendoza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Splitso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendoza counters with a takedown 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!
Mendoza wants to control but Splitso is keeping him busy.
Mendoza controls the position.
Chunk Splitso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Splitso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mendoza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splitso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendoza controls the position.
Splitso sneaks out the side door and pushes Mendoza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Splitso throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Splitso.
Chunk Splitso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Policarpio Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a three punch combo!
Splitso looks for the body kick but Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza moves into the clinch successfully.
Splitso manages to break the clinch.
Splitso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Splitso didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza stops Splitso from standing up.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Splitso has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendoza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Splitso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Splitso circles away and keeps his distance.
Splitso misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters by clinching up.
Splitso breaks from the clinch.
Splitso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Splitso sprawls well initially but Mendoza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Splitso keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Policarpio Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendoza 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Policarpio Mendoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Damoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mojo Joe Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mojo Joe Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Damoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mojo Joe Joe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Joe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Damoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe Joe is controlling him.
Joe Joe wants to pass the guard but Damoza is keeping the position.
Damoza wants to get back to his feet but Joe Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joe Joe won't allow Damoza to sweep him here.
Damoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe Joe.
Damoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damoza keeping moving, preventing Joe Joe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Damoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joe Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Joe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joe Joe somewhat.
Damoza has closed the distance and engaged Joe Joe in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Damoza fails to land.
Damoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Damoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damoza lands with a right to the head.
Damoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe Joe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe Joe tries to pull guard but Damoza holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe Joe drops back down to his feet.
Scott Damoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mojo Joe Joe.
Joe Joe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damoza can't get the takedown.
Joe Joe breaks from the clinch.
Damoza thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Damoza coming out on top.
Damoza drives through and clinches with Joe Joe against the cage.
Joe Joe goes for a takedown attempt but Damoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damoza shoots in but Joe Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damoza punishes Joe Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe Joe looks gassed!
Joe Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Damoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Damoza cracks Joe Joe with a big elbow.
Damoza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joe Joe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Damoza but great work by Joe Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe Joe lands an elbow.
Damoza is looking to regain half guard here but Joe Joe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damoza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Damoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe Joe on the ground.
Damoza pushes Joe Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joe Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Damoza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damoza keeps working.
Damoza tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Joe Joe throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damoza trying to control the action but Joe Joe just sinks the hooks in.
Joe Joe loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Damoza hold on?
Damoza prevents Joe Joe from getting a body triangle.
Joe Joe is landing with strikes from the back.
Damoza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joe Joe's guard. Nice work there by Damoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Damoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joe Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Joe slips under a jab.
Damoza misses with a wild body shot.
Damoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Joe tries for a takedown but Damoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damoza leaves Joe Joe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Damoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mojo Joe Joe.
Damoza looks for a takedown but Joe Joe sprawls well.
Joe Joe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Damoza pushes Joe Joe off looking to stand but Joe Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe Joe prevents Damoza from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damoza is looking to control Joe Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damoza avoid being mounted?
Joe Joe 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.
Damoza is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damoza's head.
Damoza is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Damoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe Joe.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Damoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe Joe's waist but Joe Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damoza off to one side.
Joe Joe avoids the body shot from Damoza.
Joe Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Damoza.
Joe Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Damoza sprawls well. He's pushed Joe Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Damoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Damoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe Joe is working away from the top position though.
Damoza pushes Joe Joe off looking to stand but Joe Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Damoza is looking for a sweep. Joe Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe throwing shots but Damoza is blocking nicely.
Damoza tries to roll over but Joe Joe keeps him under control.
Joe Joe thows a huge punch but Damoza dodges it nicely.
Joe Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Damoza is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Damoza looks to clinch
and Joe Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joe Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe Joe wants to control but Damoza is keeping him busy.
Damoza is trying to stand up here but Joe Joe is controlling him well.
Joe Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joe Joe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mojo Joe Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Damoza misses with a double jab
and Joe Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damoza wants to stand and escape but Joe Joe is having none of it.
Joe Joe postures up in Damoza's guard and throws a big left but Damoza blocks it.
Joe Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Damoza's brow.
Damoza keeping moving, preventing Joe Joe from controlling successfully.
Damoza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Damoza tries to get out of the position.
Damoza wants to stand but Joe Joe is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe Joe won't allow Damoza to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Joe stops Damoza from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Damoza throws a sloppy head kick and Joe Joe moves out of range easily.
Damoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Damoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Damoza's guard.
Damoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe Joe.
Damoza wants to stand but Joe Joe is controlling the position.
Joe Joe wants to control from the top but Damoza keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Damoza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joe Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Damoza lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe Joe's head.
Damoza tries for a takedown but Joe Joe circles away easily
and Joe Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Damoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Joe Joe wants to control from the top but Damoza keeps moving.
Joe Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Damoza has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe Joe postures up in Damoza's guard and throws a big left but Damoza blocks it.
Joe Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damoza is keeping the position for now.
Damoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe Joe is one step ahead there.
Damoza wants to stand but Joe Joe is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mojo Joe Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe Joe 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mojo Joe Joe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between fred bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bob kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sublime - Santeria. Carlos Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, fred bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed bob's head.
bob is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie prevents bob from improving his position.
bob wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bob is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is working for a kimura but bob is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bob is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie stops bob from getting back to his feet.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but bob defends it.
bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches bob napping and manages to drive through into side control!
bob pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie looks gassed!
bob is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
bob is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
bob takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
bob pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
bob could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie trying to control the position but bob is working away.
Gracie takes a little break here. bob wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but bob keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. bob defends it nicely.
bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but bob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
fred bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bob as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bob shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bob's waist but bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
bob is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
bob is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed bob's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
bob stuffs the takedown.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. bob manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bob's head.
bob wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but bob is working from the bottom.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
bob keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie passes bob's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bob defending well though.
bob won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bob has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, bob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bob wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
bob missing with punches from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. bob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
bob is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can bob avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
bob wants to get back to his feet.
bob is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
bob tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bob trying to control from the bottom.
bob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and bob defends it well.
bob wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is thwarting bob's attempts to control the position.
Gracie working bob over with strikes.
bob is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlos Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
bob is not content to let Gracie control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
bob is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
bob pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but bob is working from the bottom.
bob takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
bob throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie wants to control but bob is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear bob down.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie slows the pace down.
bob tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bob, who protects the arm well.
bob is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. bob is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and bob is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Gracie!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandicoot circles away.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandicoot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Bandicoot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Smith misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandicoot as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Bandicoot shows good takedown defense.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crash Bandicoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bandicoot sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandicoot won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Bandicoot wants to get back to his feet.
Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandicoot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Bandicoot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Bandicoot defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandicoot tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Smith thows a huge punch but Bandicoot dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith stands and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandicoot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandicoot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Bandicoot is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Bandicoot is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandicoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Bandicoot is trying to buck Smith off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Bandicoot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bandicoot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandicoot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandicoot is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crash Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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