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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shakespeare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Bull acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away.
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
William Shakespeare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Bull.
Shakespeare takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare tries for a takedown but Bull manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakespeare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bull has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakespeare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bull keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shakespeare content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shakespeare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bull prevents it.
Bull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shakespeare lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare lands a shot to the body.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bull but Bull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shakespeare shoots and misses
and Bull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bull looks gassed!
Shakespeare trying to control here.
Shakespeare is looking to improve his position.
Shakespeare is defending against the submission attempts here by Bull.
Shakespeare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is controlling Bull's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bull tries to pass to full mount but Shakespeare defends it.
Shakespeare missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakespeare crunches a lovely knee into Bull's ribcage.
Bull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakespeare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare being controlled here, momentarily.
Bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Shakespeare is retaining full guard.
Bull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shakespeare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bull stands up and waves to Shakespeare to follow him.
Shakespeare is looking to chop away at Bull's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakespeare scores with a takedown into Bull's guard.
Shakespeare cracks Bull with a solid left hand.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakespeare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakespeare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bull working a defensive guard here.
Bull being controlled here, momentarily.
Shakespeare stands up and waves to Bull to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 William Shakespeare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shakespeare moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Shakespeare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shakespeare.
Bull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shakespeare is pushing Bull's head away, looking to escape. Bull manages to hold on to the position though.
Shakespeare regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bull's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shakespeare looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bull is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.
Shakespeare trying to control but Bull postures up.
Bull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bull wants to free his trapped foot but Shakespeare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bull control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare shows good takedown defense.
Bull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shakespeare sprawls well initially but Bull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away.
Bull might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shakespeare kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakespeare tries to get to full guard but Bull has control of the leg.
Shakespeare throws a strike from the bottom but Bull passes into side control!
Shakespeare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bull is working for an americana but Shakespeare has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bull was thinking about the submission.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Shakespeare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to hit a switch here but Shakespeare passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bull there!
Bull slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shakespeare is tying to control. Bull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bull is controlling Shakespeare's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shakespeare is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
Terry Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shakespeare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Bull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shakespeare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bull gets caught flat footed, as Shakespeare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bull is trying to keep Shakespeare in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bull holds on and takes a little breather.
Shakespeare tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull is controlling Shakespeare's posture.
Shakespeare trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Shakespeare stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shakespeare moves into range and clinches up with Bull.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare digs a good body shot into Bull's ribs.
Bull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Shakespeare scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakespeare tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Shakespeare counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakespeare.
Bull takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Bull. No joy for Shakespeare on that attempt.
Bull tries to clinch up
and Shakespeare counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakespeare dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shakespeare forces Bull back against the cage and clinches.
Shakespeare tries to land knees in the clinch but Bull avoids the damage to the body.
Shakespeare landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Bull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shakespeare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bull landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Bull wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Bull landing a few strikes.
Bull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shakespeare has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shakespeare is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bull yanks on the arm and Shakespeare is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bull.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Bull!
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energy
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hype
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