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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JohnAmund Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaar comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Beast. Bull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement". Terry Bull will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JohnAmund Skaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar 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.
Skaar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull wants to stand up but Skaar is controlling him.
Skaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bull on the ground.
Skaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Bull has wrist control.
Skaar lands a couple of elbows.
Bull is looking to stand up but Skaar isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull has his feet on Skaar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bull sizes up Skaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skaar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull is trying to maintain a safe position but Skaar gets an underhook and turns Bull into the cage.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Bull landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull with a knee to the head.
Skaar is breathing heavily.
Bull stalling in the clinch but Skaar improves position.
Skaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skaar can't get the takedown.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull lands an elbow inside that Skaar shrugs off.
Bull pushes Skaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Bull.
Bull landing knees to the head.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bull slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Bull has Skaar pressed against the cage.
Bull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skaar's face.
Bull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Skaar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bull.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Skaar's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull lands a nice elbow.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bull landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bull has Skaar pressed against the cage.
Bull lands a body punch.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Skaar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bull walks away with a smile on his face. Skaar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bull as he connects with a hook.
Skaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Skaar.
Bull misses with a double jab.
Skaar drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skaar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Bull gets full guard.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Skaar is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Skaar won't allow Bull to get back to his feet.
Skaar working some strikes from top position.
Skaar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bull has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skaar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skaar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bull's guard.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skaar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Bull.
Bull with a hook.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skaar. That did some damage!
Skaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skaar needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull thuds his right hand into Skaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Terry Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Skaar down.
A head kick lands from Bull that sends Skaar to the canvas. Skaar tries to scramble back to his feet but Bull brings him back down into side control.
Skaar is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Skaar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull wants to control but Skaar is keeping him busy.
Skaar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull is working Skaar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bull stands up.
No joy there for Bull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bull. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bull wants to clinch up but Skaar keeps it at a distance.
Skaar tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Skaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Skaar tries to avoid it.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skaar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skaar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skaar throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Skaar prevents Bull from standing back up.
Skaar blocks the strikes from Bull.
Bull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skaar stops Bull from standing up.
Bull is trying to keep Skaar in close.
Bull wants to stand up but Skaar is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skaar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Skaar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bull.
Skaar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
JohnAmund Skaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
Bull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bull tries to clinch there but Skaar circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Bull cracks Skaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skaar tries to keep at a distance but Bull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bull has Skaar pushed against the cage.
Bull prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bull dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skaar as Bull tries to tie him up.
Skaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top.
Bull taking a breather.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Skaar goes for a takedown attempt but Bull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terry Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull connects with a solid leg kick.
Bull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skaar in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skaar tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Skaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull misses with a wild combination.
Skaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bull as he jumps to the side.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skaar wants to clinch but Bull slips to the side
and Bull moves into the clinch.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull lands a shoulder strike.
Skaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Skaar's ribcage.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Skaar blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skaar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bull walks away with a smile on his face. Skaar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skaar feints and as Bull raises his hands in defense, Skaar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Skaar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bull pushes Skaar off and gets back to his feet.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skaar moves into the clinch.
Bull is working Skaar over against the cage.
Skaar gets through Bull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skaar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skaar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skaar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skaar chips away with some ground and pound.
Bull manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skaar jabs Bull right on the nose. Bull blinks but takes it well.
Bull lands a head kick. Skaar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Bull instigates a clinch.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Skaar blocks with his arms.
Skaar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skaar wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull lands a left hand.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skaar is trying to break the clinch but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Bull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bull is trying to stall.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Skaar.
Terry Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skaar jumps guard but Bull stands there with Skaar around his waist. Skaar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Skaar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bull smiles and moves away.
Bull is looking to clinch but Skaar is avoiding it.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skaar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
JohnAmund Skaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull scores with a one two! Skaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bull clinches up against the cage.
Bull avoiding damage.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skaar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bull!
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