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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Z has chosen New York as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mr Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Z pinned against the cage. Z gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Z counters with a straight right hand.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Z's sensitive parts.
Z with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Z.
Z connects with a nice looking jab.
Z shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Z moves his leg out of the way.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Z checks a leg kick nicely.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Z's hands.
Z throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Z lands with a shot to the body.
Z cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black dives in and grabs Z's left leg, looking for a takedown. Z pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Z pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black thumps Z with a low kick.
Z swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Z shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Z showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Z is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Z has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Z wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Z trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Z works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black working for a triangle but Z defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black is trying to control the position but Z postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black prevents Z from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Z is on top in guard.
Black has his foot on Z's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Z works his way back into a safe position though.
Z looking to pass the guard.
Z is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Z trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Z!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Z can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Z really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Z tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Z manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Z loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black lands the left hand.
It looks like Jay Z has been cut.
Z throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Z.
Z checks a leg kick nicely.
Z shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Black misses.
Mr Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Z throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Z throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Z shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Z shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black pushes Z away with a front kick.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Z is out of range.
Black dives in and grabs Z's left leg, looking for a takedown. Z pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Z cracks Black with a good jab.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Z closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Z pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Z.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Z will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Z keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Z lands with a nice body punch.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Z.
Black scores with a jab to the body.
Z uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Z tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black gets the takedown into side control.
Z is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Z works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mr Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Z is not content to let Black control the position.
Z is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Z has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Z!
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Z's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black postures up in Z's guard and throws a big left but Z blocks it.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Z looking for a sweep. Not yet Z, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Z swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Z's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Z throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Z's head back.
Z works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Z will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Z misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Z misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Z misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Z closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Mr Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Z.
Some bone on bone action there as Z checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Z takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Z.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Z connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Z moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Z.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Black.
Black feints and then cracks Z's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Z down.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Z just misses with a punch to the body.
Z throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Z.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Z throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Z tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Z moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay Z seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Z checks a leg kick.
Z blocks a jab.
Z avoids the body shot from Black.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Z tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Z.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Black misses.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Z is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Z. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Z throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Z shoots and misses
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Z throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Z throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Z. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Z blocks a head kick by Black.
Z walks into a jab.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Z.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z moves out of range of the strikes.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Z's shoulder, as Z tries to avoid the shot.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Z ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a low kick but Z moves out of range easily.
Jay Z has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black dodges the punch combination from Z.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Z moves into range and clinches up with Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black pulls guard.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Z manages to get himself to full guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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