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GCC: Oktoberfest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between uno dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with uno dance's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, uno dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Williams throws a right and a left that dance avoids nicely.
dance shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
dance takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
dance wants to clinch.
dance dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but dance avoids them all with ease.
dance clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to break free but dance pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
dance has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but dance has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
dance jumps guard.
dance is adopting a defensive guard.
dance is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Williams postures up.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
dance pushes Williams off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
dance throws a head kick that misses.
dance throws a head kick that misses.
dance fails in his attempt to clinch.
dance moves into the clinch.
dance breaks from the clinch.
dance tries a head kick but it misses.
dance fails to land the takedown.
dance slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams swinging wildly here.
dance slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
dance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for uno dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a series of punches but dance avoids them all with ease.
dance throws a nice head kick!
dance shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
dance dodges the punch combination from Williams.
dance misses with a head kick.
dance stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dance.
dance shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
dance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
dance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
uno dance dominated that 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.
dance shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams looks to land a combination but dance avoids it well.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams fails with the takedown.
dance lands a head kick!
dance lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams wants to clinch
and dance counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams misses with a combination
and dance counters with a nice body kick.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and dance counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is trying to control but dance manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dance avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as dance sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
dance prevents Williams from standing back up.
Williams wants to control but dance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams wants to control but dance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
dance throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dance shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
dance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but dance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for uno dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have dance backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams misses with a double jab
and dance counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams looks to land a combination. dance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dance.
Williams blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and dance counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for dance on that attempt.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but dance is out of range and Williams settles back down.
dance shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
uno dance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to bum rush dance with a series of wild strikes but dance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dance tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
dance tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
dance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten dance somewhat.
dance wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
uno dance dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
dance throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dance.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
letting dance counter with a right hand.
dance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
dance fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as dance shoots in.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and dance counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams lands with a nice combination. dance backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a right and a left that dance avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dance counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
dance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and dance counters with a head kick.
dance avoids a punch combination nicely.
dance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
dance dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on dance's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for uno dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from dance, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams misses with a double jab
and dance counters by moving into the clinch.
dance breaks from the clinch.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Steve Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dance circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and dance counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. dance defends it nicely.
Williams misses with a double jab
and dance counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Williams misses with a double jab
and dance moves into the clinch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but dance keeps him there for the moment.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but dance has the dominant position.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but dance has double underhooks.
dance keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but dance is controlling him.
dance breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
dance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
dance shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but dance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dance tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
dance shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but dance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams lands a high kick!
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dance gets a clinch.
Steve Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
uno dance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams tries to break the clinch but dance is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
uno dance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well dance 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... uno dance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skylor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God's gonna cut you down. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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208 lbs
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208 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Skylor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Poujanofski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Poujanofski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Poujanofski moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poujanofski goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poujanofski holds on and takes a little breather.
Poujanofski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poujanofski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith stands up from Poujanofski's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Poujanofski dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Poujanofski fails to land with a series of punches.
Poujanofski gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Poujanofski is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Poujanofski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poujanofski managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wanted to stand there but Poujanofski had control of the position.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up in Poujanofski's guard and throws a big left but Poujanofski blocks it.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Poujanofski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Poujanofski blocks nicely.
Smith throws a strike but Poujanofski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poujanofski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poujanofski has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poujanofski's guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poujanofski is trying to keep Smith in close.
Poujanofski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergai Poujanofski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Poujanofski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poujanofski has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Poujanofski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith tries to stand but Poujanofski is controlling from the bottom.
Poujanofski working a defensive guard here.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski is trying to keep Smith in close.
Poujanofski 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.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poujanofski working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poujanofski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Poujanofski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Poujanofski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Poujanofski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Poujanofski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poujanofski swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poujanofski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Poujanofski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poujanofski controlling the position.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sergai Poujanofski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Poujanofski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Poujanofski!
Smith looking to control.
Poujanofski is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Poujanofski distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poujanofski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poujanofski has Smith in his guard.
Poujanofski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is fighting to break Poujanofski's control of his arms but Poujanofski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poujanofski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergai Poujanofski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poujanofski.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Poujanofski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poujanofski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poujanofski off to one side.
Poujanofski dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Skylor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poujanofski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poujanofski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poujanofski, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Poujanofski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Poujanofski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Poujanofski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Poujanofski!
Poujanofski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Poujanofski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poujanofski has Smith in his guard.
Smith stops Poujanofski from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith wanted to stand there but Poujanofski had control of the position.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poujanofski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Poujanofski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Poujanofski controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is fighting to break Poujanofski's control of his arms but Poujanofski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poujanofski is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Poujanofski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Poujanofski avoids nicely.
Poujanofski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Skylor Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poujanofski trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Poujanofski blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Poujanofski's guard and throws a big left but Poujanofski blocks it.
Smith cracks Poujanofski with a solid left hand.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poujanofski holds on and takes a little breather.
Poujanofski wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergai Poujanofski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poujanofski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergai Poujanofski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jakobo omka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beckenbauer's choice of entrance music: Apaga mas não bate . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jakobo omka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. omka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
omka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beckenbauer tries for a kimura but omka is defending well.
Beckenbauer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. omka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Beckenbauer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. omka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Beckenbauer lets go of the hold and omka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franz Beckenbauer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Whistlin' Dixie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Ryback throws a big shot that misses.
Ryback misses with a body shot.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon throws a jab when Ryback was well out of range.
Ryback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryback!
Ryback slips under a jab from Gordon.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryback counters with a nice body shot.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ryback counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Ryback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gordon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Ryback throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gordon stumbling backwards into the cage! Gordon bounces back off the cage towards Ryback, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ryback lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ryback celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Casey Ryback!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Half (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by yes. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lager Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Half!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Half's waist but Half gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assassin off to one side.
Half keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assassin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Half to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Half drops back, looking for a kneebar! Assassin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Assassin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Assassin!
Assassin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Half's legs.
Half dodges the ground and pound from Assassin.
Assassin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Assassin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Assassin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Half struggling a bit here.
Half tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Half manages to work his way to half guard, despite Assassin's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half is trying to maintain the position but Assassin is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assassin with a hook.
Half misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tom Half seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assassin.
Half closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Assassin is trying to control Half's posture but Half avoids it.
Assassin manages to get back to half guard.
Half is looking to take a break and control but Assassin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.
Assassin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Half wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
Half trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Half swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
Half throws a sloppy head kick and Assassin moves out of range easily.
Assassin with a hook.
Half slips a jab and a cross from Assassin.
Half defending well as Assassin loads up on a big left hand.
Assassin swings for the body but Half moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half misses with a head kick.
Assassin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Assassin.
Half missing with a left hand there. Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assassin looks to land a combination but Half avoids it well.
Assassin moves out of range as Half throws a body kick.
Assassin throws a shot from downtown. Half moves away and avoids it.
Assassin scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Assassin blocks the low kick.
Assassin lands with a straight right. Half didn't see that one coming.
Assassin lands with an overhand left.
Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin moves out of range as Half throws a body kick.
Half tries for a takedown but Assassin circles away easily
and Assassin counters with a straight right hand.
Half pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Assassin misses.
Half throws a combination that misses
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assassin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Assassin does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Half avoids it really well and circles away.
Assassin lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin misses with a series of wild punches.
Assassin staying out of range there.
Assassin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half throws out the jab.
Half throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Assassin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Half's guard now.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Half is retaining full guard.
Assassin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Half dives on top into guard.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Half has gone for a leg lock! Assassin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lager Assassin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Half.
Half shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Assassin is trying to defend but Half finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Half is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Assassin defends it well.
Assassin wants to control but Half is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assassin is pressing down on Half's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half advances position into side control!
Assassin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Half off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Assassin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Half turns into Assassin and is now in his guard.
Half has gone for a leg lock! Assassin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half's guard.
Half is breathing heavily.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assassin landing with the ground and pound.
Assassin slips nicely into half guard.
Assassin wants to pass to mount but Half is defending the position.
Half slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Half utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assassin is working Half over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Half pulls Assassin in to control the position.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Half blocks nicely.
Assassin stopping the sweep attempt from Half.
Assassin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Half's guard.
Half keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Half avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin wants to take a breather but Half is having none of it.
Assassin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Half gets back to full guard.
Assassin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Half has wrist control.
Half keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Assassin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assassin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Half has control of Assassin's left arm, preventing Assassin from doing any damage.
Half keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Half keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws and elbow that misses. Half uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Half!
Half showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Half pushes down on Assassin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Half is just content to waste time from the top position. Assassin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Assassin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Half's guard.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Half is keeping the position.
Half 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that lager Assassin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Assassin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assassin. Half does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assassin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Assassin.
Half misses with a hook.
Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Half counters with a left to the body.
Assassin lands an overhand right.
Half defending well as Assassin loads up on a big left hand.
Assassin misses with a straight left.
Half shoots and misses
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Half won't be happy with that.
Assassin is trying to get an arm triangle but Half is defending well.
Assassin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Half regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Half defending well though.
Assassin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Half!
Half gets back to half guard.
Half is controlling Assassin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Assassin trying to mount his opponent but Half defends it.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Half slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Assassin stands and throws Half's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Half works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Half is trying to maintain the position but Assassin is very close to passing his half guard.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Half defending well though.
Assassin uses his free foot to push down on Half's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Half.
Half tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Assassin throwing strikes here but Half is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Assassin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Half keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Half tries to hold on but Assassin pushes him away.
Assassin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Assassin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Half looks a forlorn figure.
Assassin scoring with strikes but Half is staying in there.
Half taking shots to the head.
Assassin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Half is working to get back to half guard.
Assassin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Half has worked his arm free - good work by Half!
Assassin is trying to move to mount but Half reverses beautifully and ends up in Assassin's guard.
Assassin wants to stand up but Half is controlling him.
Half stopping the sweep attempt from Assassin.
Half wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Half slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lager Assassin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Half tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Half uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assassin.
Assassin scores with a sloppy right hand. Half should have avoided that one.
Half shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Assassin is trying to defend but Half finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Assassin is trying to maintain the position but Half is very close to passing his half guard.
Assassin tries to get to full guard but Half has control of the leg.
Half seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assassin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Assassin is looking for a sweep. Half is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assassin trying to control but Half postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Assassin is looking to get back to full guard here but Half has managed to pass to side control instead.
Half trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Assassin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Half is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Assassin is surviving well by controlling Half's body position as best he can.
Half is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Assassin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Assassin is controlling an arm, preventing Half from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assassin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Half controlling from mount.
Half trying to control but Assassin is having none of it.
Assassin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin gets back to half guard.
Half is working for a kimura but Assassin is defending it quite comfortably.
Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Assassin moves into full guard.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Half tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Assassin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assassin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Half's guard.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Half is retaining full guard.
Half is trying to control the position but Assassin postures up.
Half has control of Assassin's left arm, preventing Assassin from doing any damage.
Assassin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Half's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Half keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Assassin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that lager Assassin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Half has his takedown stuffed
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assassin scores with a nice head shot.
Assassin lands a body shot.
Half swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
Half throws a big shot that misses.
Half throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assassin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assassin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Half looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assassin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Half is trying to control Assassin's posture but Assassin avoids it.
Assassin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Half wants to control but Assassin postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Half regains half guard.
Half regains full guard. Nicely done.
Assassin looking to sit in guard and control but Half gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
lager Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assassin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Assassin trying to keep a closed guard but Half is proving a slippery customer.
Half stopping the sweep attempt from Assassin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Half stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assassin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Assassin looking to control.
Half must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Half is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Assassin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assassin. Half does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half moves out of range of the strikes.
Assassin throws a right hand that Half ducks under and follows up with a left that Half also avoids with ease.
Half throws a jab when Assassin was well out of range.
Half on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assassin moves out of range as Half throws a body kick.
Half scores a takedown into full mount!
Half moves to the back position.
Assassin wants to escape the position.
Assassin is working hard here to advance position.
Tom Half has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
lager Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Assassin is looking for a sweep. Half is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Assassin!
Assassin is desperately trying to improve his position but Half has a good base and remains in mount.
Half landing strikes, looking to finish!
Assassin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Half throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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 lager Assassin.
Well Assassin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lager Assassin!
lager Assassin retains his featherweight title!
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