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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Sharp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watts.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watts doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharp misses with a two punch combination.
Sharp connects with a jab.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Watts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sharp gets tackled into the cage by Watts. Watts maintains the clinch.
Watts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watts lands with a right to the head.
Sharp wants to break free but Watts has control.
Watts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards. #T1#
Sharp tries to circle away but Watts has him pinned against the cage.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Watts.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
A short uppercut from Watts.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watts.
Watts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Watts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Watts scores with a shoulder strike.
Watts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp avoiding damage.
Watts lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards. #ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Watts.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watts presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Watts keeps control of Sharp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts lands a shoulder strike.
Sharp tries to break the clinch but Watts is controlling the position.
Watts throws a big uppercut that drops Sharp! More strikes from Watts and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sharp lies dazed against the cage as Watts celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Watts!
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Event:
Gladiators 19 Teixeira v Gain
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ismagilov walks into a stiff left hand from Sharp.
Ismagilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Ismagilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharp lands with a right hand.
James Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ismagilov throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Ismagilov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sharp thuds a left hand into Ismagilov's body.
Sharp throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismagilov.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismagilov misses with a body shot.
Sharp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Sharp.
#TD#
Ismagilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Ismagilov throwing strikes but missing.
Ismagilov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ismagilov wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ismagilov preventing the sweep.
Ismagilov throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ismagilov's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB#
Ismagilov is controlling Sharp's posture.#T2#
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sharp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ismagilov keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Ismagilov pulls Sharp in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ismagilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ismagilov postures up.
Sharp has momentary wrist control but Ismagilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ismagilov preventing the sweep.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Ismagilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ismagilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismagilov looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ismagilov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ismagilov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharp has passed into side control.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Ismagilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sharp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ismagilov swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp takes a swing at Ismagilov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ismagilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov walks into a jab.
Ismagilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ismagilov throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Ismagilov ducks down to avoid it.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Ismagilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp with a jab.#CL#
Ismagilov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ismagilov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sharp is trying to keep an underhook but Ismagilov manages to get the takedown into half 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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sharp to regain full guard. #T1#
Ismagilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Ismagilov from controlling successfully.
Ismagilov postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ismagilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharp controls Ismagilov momentarily but Ismagilov frees himself.
Ismagilov won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
Irek Ismagilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ismagilov lands a couple of digs.
Ismagilov postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Ismagilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ismagilov distracts Sharp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ismagilov throwing strikes but missing.
Ismagilov throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ismagilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismagilov is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ismagilov throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ismagilov's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB##T4#
Ismagilov controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ismagilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ismagilov works over Sharp with some ground and pound from guard.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irek Ismagilov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ismagilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ismagilov manages to avoid it.
Ismagilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ismagilov clinches up against the cage.
Ismagilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ismagilov misses with the head strike.
Ismagilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharp.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ismagilov as Sharp tries to tie him up.
Sharp has Ismagilov pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Ismagilov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is looking to regain half guard here but Ismagilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharp has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ismagilov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Ismagilov misses with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ismagilov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov working over Sharp with some ground and pound. Sharp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Ismagilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov trying to control the pace.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ismagilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ismagilov passes to side control.
Ismagilov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ismagilov lands an elbow.
Ismagilov is chipping away with strikes.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp taking a bit of punishment here - Ismagilov scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Sharp is rocked!
Ismagilov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sharp looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ismagilov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
In his post fight interview, Irek Ismagilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 14 Reyn v Takagi
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee is stalling here. Sharp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sharp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee wants to control but Sharp postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sharp tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Sharp moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Sharp has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sharp scores with a jab.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Sharp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sharp stuffs the takedown.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharp lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharp as he jumps to the side.
James Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Sharp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sharp wants to clinch.#T3#
Lee shoots in and drives through. Sharp sprawls well.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee thows a leg kick but Sharp checks it
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Sharp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee looks winded!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Sharp does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sharp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#T4#
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!
A shot to the liver by Sharp. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Sharp's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharp, which made it look bad.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sharp, right into the meat.
Sharp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Sharp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sharp scores with a body shot.
Sharp looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Sharp gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
As Lee looks to move away, Sharp throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Sharp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Sharp. That snapped Lee's head back.
Sharp with a hook.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sharp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharp defends it nicely.
Sharp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sharp clinches.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharp.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Sharp stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharp to the mat! Sharp manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sharp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Sharp in his guard.#REVR#
Sharp content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lee looking for a triangle here. Sharp is fighting it but it looks tight! Lee pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sharp is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rumble Lee!
Post fight, Rumble Lee stared into the camera and said 'I'AM calling out the champ Maurice "The Snake" Jenkins... lets do this!!! '.
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Event:
GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sharp. That snapped Allakaev's head back.
James Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allakaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sharp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sharp scores with a body shot.
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allakaev gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Allakaev tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sharp is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Allakaev buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Allakaev!! Allakaev is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sharp throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Sharp!
After the big win, James Sharp made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bombs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bombs.
Sharp throws a hook but Bombs blocks it.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp cracks Bombs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharp throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bombs on the side of the head.
Bombs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombs throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombs tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Nice shot lands for Sharp.
Bombs cracks Sharp with a good jab.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Bombs's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bombs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Bombs misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp throws a series of strikes that have Bombs backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Sharp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bombs's head.#T1#
Bombs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bombs looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Bombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bombs misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombs. That snapped Sharp's head back.
Bombs ducks right into an uppercut from Sharp.
Sharp lands with a nice combination. Bombs backs away looking to recover.
Bombs blocks a jab.
Sharp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Bombs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bombs throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombs misses the target.
Sharp scores with a one two! Bombs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bombs ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Bombs throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bombs.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bombs doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Sharp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bombs's head backwards.
Sharp misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
Sharp throws a nice looking combination but Bombs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looks like Sharp has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bombs moves out of range as Sharp strikes.
No joy there for Sharp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Sharp backs off Bombs throws a huge counter combo but Sharp manages to avoid it all.
Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp throws a big shot that misses.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharp works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Sharp misses.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombs misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Bombs misses with a jab to the body
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bombs swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Sharp - just one landing.
Jimmy Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp lands with a right hand.
Bombs lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.
Bombs moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Bombs moves out of range.
Sharp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bombs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Sharp stalks Bombs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bombs's face. Bombs staggers backwards, shaken.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
Sharp thuds his right hand into Bombs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombs!
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp throws a nice looking combination but Bombs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Bombs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombs.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Bombs's body. Bombs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bombs connects with the punch.
Bombs throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Bombs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bombs. Bombs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bombs looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sharp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sharp staying out of range there.
James Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bombs can do to turn this around?
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharp's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bombs misses with a hook.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Sharp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
Bombs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Bombs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bombs.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombs throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
Bombs looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs dodges the punch combination from Sharp.
#T1#
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Bombs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bombs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sharp throws a jab when Bombs was well out of range.
A punch combination from Bombs misses.
Sharp looks to land a left hand but Bombs moved out of range nicely.
Bombs misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Sharp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharp connects with a single shot there.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Bombs misses with a hook
and Sharp counters with a three punch combo that has Bombs backing up. Bombs nods at Sharp to acknowledge the strikes.
Bombs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombs.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Bombs's leg but Bombs calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Bombs ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Bombs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharp cracks Bombs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombs loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Bombs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Bombs lands with a cross.
Bombs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bombs misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp scores with a body shot.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.
Sharp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp misses with a straight right.
Bombs thuds his right hand into Sharp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Nice straight punches there by Bombs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombs.
Sharp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Sharp dips to his left and cracks Bombs with an uppercut!
Bombs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombs scores with a jab.
Sharp misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bombs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Bombs lands a right hook to the body.
Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombs moves away.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
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!
Sharp walks into a straight right hand from Bombs.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Bombs lands with a right hand.
Bombs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombs.
Bombs looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Bombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Bombs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bombs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bombs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sharp dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Bombs.
Bombs misses with a double jab
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Sharp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bombs.
Sharp tries a low kick but Bombs avoids it.
Sharp lands a jab-cross combination.
Bombs throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Bombs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs slips under a jab.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Bombs's body. Bombs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bombs lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Sharp misses.
Bombs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Sharp throws a jab when Bombs was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bombs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bombs.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Sharp defending well as Bombs loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.#CL#
Sharp rushes Bombs and presses him up against the cage.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bombs scores with a hook to the body.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp stalling.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Bombs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC2#
Bombs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Bombs avoids them all with ease.
Sharp takes one on the button.
Sharp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bombs misses with a hook
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Bombs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimmy Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bombs misses with a straight left.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombs was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Bombs misses with a right hand
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp throws a right hand that Bombs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombs also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharp misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bombs slips under a jab from Sharp.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Sharp is looking to counter punch.
Bombs misses the body punch
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Bombs throws an off balance right hand
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
James Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharp tests Bombs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp lands with a good body shot.
Bombs misses the shot to the body.
Bombs misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombs.
Sharp defending well as Bombs loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Bombs's ribs.#T4#
Bombs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp tries to bum rush Bombs with a series of wild strikes but Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Bombs.
Bombs tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Bombs misses with the combination.
Sharp throwing a counter right hand but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Bombs throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Sharp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bombs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Bombs's ribs.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombs.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharp 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for James Sharp!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for James Sharp!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for James Sharp!
James Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
James Sharp gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Gladiator Fight Nights 4
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jordan tries to clinch
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Sharp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sharp moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Jordan misses
and Sharp counters with a big right hand! Oh Jordan is in trouble here! Sharp follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Sharp!
James Sharp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.#TD2#
Lee scores with a takedown into Sharp's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharp is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sharp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Sharp in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Sharp defends easily.
Sharp sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Sharp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sharp stops Lee from standing up. #SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sharp rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Sharp is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumble Lee!
A very excited looking Rumble Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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