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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Hurt Soccer Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Hurt Soccer Kick!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soccer Kick tries to clinch but Sapp moves out of range.
Soccer Kick wants to clinch up but Sapp keeps it at a distance.
Sapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soccer Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soccer Kick misses with a double jab.
Soccer Kick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soccer Kick misses with a body shot.
Sapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Soccer Kick
and Sapp counters with a nice body kick.
Sapp lands with a straight right. Soccer Kick didn't see that one coming.
Soccer Kick moves in looking to clinch but Sapp pushes him off.
Soccer Kick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sapp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soccer Kick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sapp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sapp cracks the inside of Soccer Kick's front leg.
Soccer Kick misses with the combination.
Ziggy Sapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soccer Kick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soccer Kick.
Sapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soccer Kick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapp has him pressed against the cage.
Sapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soccer Kick wants a takedown.
Sapp misses with some punches.
Soccer Kick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soccer Kick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sapp is trying to keep an underhook but Soccer Kick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sapp is trying to control but can't.
Sapp wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapp preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like Soccer Kick is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp trying to hold on to Soccer Kick's head to control him but Soccer Kick postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ziggy Sapp.
Sapp throws a nice head kick!
Soccer Kick throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp throws a combination. Soccer Kick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sapp connects with a looping right hand.
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soccer Kick.
Soccer Kick wants to clinch up but Sapp keeps it at a distance.
Sapp throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch but Sapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soccer Kick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sapp lands a leg kick that knocks Soccer Kick off balance momentarily.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Soccer Kick.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soccer Kick throws a right and a left that Sapp avoids nicely.
Roger Hurt Soccer Kick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soccer Kick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sapp counters with a nice body kick.
Soccer Kick looks winded!
Soccer Kick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sapp. Soccer Kick shrugs it off though.
Sapp scores with a kick to the body.
Soccer Kick rushes Sapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soccer Kick lands with a left to the head.
Sapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapp is trying to break free.
Sapp blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sapp fails to land.
Soccer Kick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soccer Kick pushes off an throws an elbow but Sapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soccer Kick tries to pull guard but Sapp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp tries a body shot but Soccer Kick blocks it.
Soccer Kick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soccer Kick blocks a body shot from Sapp.
Soccer Kick is looking for a takedown.
Ziggy Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hurt Soccer Kick.
Soccer Kick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sapp backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soccer Kick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Soccer Kick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ziggy Sapp will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soccer Kick digs a good hook to Sapp's body.
Sapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soccer Kick shoots in looking for a takedown. Sapp tries to sprawl out of it but Soccer Kick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roger Hurt Soccer Kick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sapp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soccer Kick moves in looking to clinch but Sapp pushes him off.
Soccer Kick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sapp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sapp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soccer Kick throws an off balance right hand
and Sapp counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soccer Kick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sapp throws a series of punches but Soccer Kick avoids them all with ease.
Soccer Kick throws a big shot that misses.
Sapp cracks the inside of Soccer Kick's front leg.
Soccer Kick doesn't manage to clinch there - Sapp circles away.
Sapp throws a front kick that sends Soccer Kick stumbling back into the cage.
Soccer Kick rushes Sapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soccer Kick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sapp after a bit of a struggle.
Soccer Kick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soccer Kick is breathing heavily.
Sapp is looking to break free of the clinch but Soccer Kick has double underhooks.
Soccer Kick lands a nice shot to the body.
Soccer Kick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapp backwards.
Soccer Kick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sapp after a bit of a struggle.
Ziggy Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hurt Soccer Kick.
Soccer Kick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sapp throws a head punch that misses.
Sapp pushes Soccer Kick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapp gets underhooks to prevent Soccer Kick's takedown attempt.
Soccer Kick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soccer Kick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soccer Kick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hand to the body from Sapp.
Sapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapp.
Soccer Kick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapp.
Soccer Kick prevents Sapp from breaking the clinch.
Soccer Kick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sapp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sapp tries to work over Soccer Kick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sapp tries to break the clinch but Soccer Kick is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick is trying to break the clinch but Sapp has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sapp.
Soccer Kick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sapp is trying to keep an underhook but Soccer Kick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sapp is trying to control but can't.
Soccer Kick prevents Sapp from improving his position.
Sapp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soccer Kick has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Soccer Kick controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick wants to control the pace but Sapp is squirming around nicely.
Sapp wants to control but Soccer Kick is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soccer Kick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Sapp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp with a nice cross.
Soccer Kick clinches up with Sapp and pushes him back against the cage.
Sapp has a couple of punches blocked by Soccer Kick.
Soccer Kick wants the takedown. Sapp is fighting it off but Soccer Kick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sapp's guard against the cage.
Sapp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soccer Kick!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soccer Kick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soccer Kick regains half guard.
Soccer Kick tries to roll over but Sapp keeps him under control.
Sapp content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soccer Kick wants to get back to his feet.
Soccer Kick tries to roll over but Sapp keeps him under control.
Soccer Kick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soccer Kick gets back to full guard.
Sapp trying to control but Soccer Kick is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ziggy Sapp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soccer Kick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soccer Kick thows a body shot but no joy.
Ziggy Sapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Soccer Kick fails to land the takedown.
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sapp scores with a jab.
Soccer Kick misses with a two punch combination.
Soccer Kick misses with a combination
and Sapp counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soccer Kick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sapp pushes Soccer Kick away with a front kick.
Sapp lands with a nice combination. Soccer Kick backs away looking to recover.
Soccer Kick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soccer Kick lands a nice hook to Sapp's body. Sapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soccer Kick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soccer Kick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soccer Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sapp throws a head kick that half lands.
Sapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sapp lands a leg kick that knocks Soccer Kick off balance momentarily.
Soccer Kick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soccer Kick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Soccer Kick. Those never looked like landing.
Soccer Kick misses with a double jab.
Soccer Kick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sapp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soccer Kick takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soccer Kick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soccer Kick doesn't manage to clinch there - Sapp circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soccer Kick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ziggy Sapp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sapp, 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 for Ziggy Sapp!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ziggy Sapp!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ziggy Sapp!
Ziggy Sapp wins by unanimous decision!
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