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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Shakesphere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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22
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Shakesphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singapore delivers a nice body kick.
Shakesphere misses with a straight left.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakesphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Singapore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakesphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singapore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakesphere counters with a nice body shot.
Shakesphere stuns Singapore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singapore tries a head kick but it misses.
Singapore shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakesphere tries to sprawl out of it but Singapore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakesphere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singapore misses with a left hand
and Shakesphere counters with a series of strikes. Singapore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakesphere wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Singapore misses with a double jab
and Shakesphere counters with a two punch combo.
Shakesphere lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakesphere throws a right and a left that Singapore avoids nicely.
Singapore misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakesphere counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakesphere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singapore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singapore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singapore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakesphere scores with a body shot.
Singapore lands a high kick!
Singapore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Singapore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakesphere's waist but Shakesphere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singapore off to one side.
Singapore throws a right hand that misses
and Shakesphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
William Shakesphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakesphere scores with a sloppy right hand. Singapore should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Shakesphere lands.
Singapore tries to land a leg kick but Shakesphere saw it coming and moves away.
Shakesphere lands a body shot.
Singapore tries to clinch up.
Shakesphere scores with a punch to the head.
Shakesphere avoids the head kick by Singapore.
Singapore misses with a hook to the body
and Shakesphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shakesphere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singapore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakesphere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
William Shakesphere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Singapore.
Singapore doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shakesphere counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Shakesphere - just one landing.
Shakesphere looks to land a combination. Singapore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore throws a head kick that half lands.
Singapore throws a head kick that half lands.
Shakesphere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singapore misses with a combination
and Shakesphere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joel Singapore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singapore throws a push kick but Shakesphere slaps the foot to one side.
Singapore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakesphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakesphere blocks a head kick by Singapore.
Singapore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singapore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakesphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singapore swings widly with a right hand
and Shakesphere counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore fakes the leg kick and cracks Shakesphere in the body.
Shakesphere lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Singapore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singapore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shakesphere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singapore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakesphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singapore swings widly with a right hand
and Shakesphere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakesphere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singapore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shakesphere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singapore.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singapore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singapore misses with a jab to the body
and Shakesphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singapore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakesphere dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Singapore darts in trying to clinch
and Shakesphere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singapore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Shakesphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singapore doesn't seem phased though.
Shakesphere throws a series of punches but Singapore moves out of range.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Shakesphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Singapore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakesphere counters with a nice uppercut.
Joel Singapore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakesphere misses the target.
Shakesphere checks a low kick from Singapore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singapore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shakesphere counters with a series of strikes. Singapore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakesphere closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shakesphere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singapore misses with a double jab
and Shakesphere counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Singapore tenderised Shakesphere's leg. Shakesphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singapore delivers a nice body kick.
Shakesphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singapore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shakesphere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singapore.
Singapore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shakesphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singapores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singapore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shakesphere jabs Singapore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Shakesphere.
Singapore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakesphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singapore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shakesphere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singapore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakesphere, who protects the arm well.
Shakesphere wants to get back to his feet.
Singapore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakesphere, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Singapore is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shakesphere is trying to escape and Singapore transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shakesphere is forced to tap! Nice work there by Singapore! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Singapore!
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hype
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