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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 1630 p4p, 1794 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 40 p4p, 59 weight class). Roman Ship will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship darts in looking for a takedown but Strap gets double underhooks and turns Ship into the cage.
Ship 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.
A slow jab from Strap misses its intended target.
Strap throws a nice looking combination but Ship bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strap misses with a low kick.
Ship tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ship defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Strap throws a leg kick but Ship sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strap looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strap misses with a looping left.
Strap wants to clinch up but Ship keeps it at a distance.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strap lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ship misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Ship misses
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap throws a leg kick
and Ship counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship 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.
Strap wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Ship wants to work for an arm triangle but Strap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ship prevents Strap from improving his position.
Strap trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
Ship is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ship is looking for a kimura but Strap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Strap is looking to improve his position.
Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
Ship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strap is just riding it out for now. Ship eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap makes his way to full guard, as Ship worked for a kimura.
Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Strap in his guard.
Strap pushing down on Ship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strap seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship manages to get to full guard.
Strap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ship has escaped and now he's on top!
Ship has gone for a leg lock! Strap slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ship's guard.
Ship working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jock Strap 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.
Strap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ship is able to avoid easily.
Ship wants to clinch
and Strap counters with a left and a right that stings Ship.
Strap avoids the head kick by Ship.
Ship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strap tries to avoid it but Ship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strap to the ground. Strap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strap throws a counter high kick but Ship was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap tries to land a leg kick but Ship saw it coming and moves away.
Strap throws a hook but Ship blocks it.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ship shoots for a takedown but Strap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ship shoots in and gets a takedown into Strap's guard.
Strap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ship defends it easily.
Ship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strap dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strap looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strap defends it easily.
Strap pushes down on Ship's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strap is trying to control the action in half guard but Ship is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strap seems to be looking for submissions.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strap is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strap trying to control from Ship's half guard. Ship has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ship is keeping the position for now.
Strap trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Strap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ship has escaped and now he's on top!
Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strap has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ship swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strap wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Ship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strap works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Strap dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ship gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Strap has gone for a leg lock! Ship slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strap's guard.
Ship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strap dives on top into guard.
Ship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Strap from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strap trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ship can't keep his opponent in guard - Strap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Jock Strap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ship for as long as he can get away with.
Strap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Strap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ship takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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.
Ship throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch but Strap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ship.
Strap scores with a nice head shot.
Ship moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap scores with a shot to the body.
Strap wants to slow Ship down by chopping away at his legs.
Ship throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap counters with a stiff right hand.
Strap keeps the fight on the outside.
Strap keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Strap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Strap!
Jock Strap bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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