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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Gazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ettore Gazzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevin James!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James dives in and grabs Gazzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazzo pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Gazzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gazzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Gazzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.
Gazzo scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gazzo lands a head kick that stumbles James and the fighters go to the mat.
James is rocked!
It looks like Trevin James has been cut.
Gazzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gazzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gazzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gazzo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! James goes down! Can Gazzo finish him!?
James is still in real trouble! Can Gazzo finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gazzo throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gazzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James keeping moving, preventing Gazzo from controlling successfully.
Gazzo thows a big elbow that misses.
James keeping moving, preventing Gazzo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gazzo leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo scores with a three punch combo!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gazzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James blocks a head kick by Gazzo.
Gazzo lands with a nice body punch.
Gazzo digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazzo thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gazzo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazzo lands with an overhand left.
Gazzo scores with a punch to the head.
Gazzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gazzo throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gazzo's waist but Gazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Gazzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gazzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo stuffs the takedown.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gazzo circles away.
Trevin James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Gazzo misses with the combination.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
A head kick misses from Gazzo.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gazzo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Gazzo.
Gazzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Gazzo tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Gazzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevin James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James shoots in for a double leg but Gazzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gazzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gazzo scores with a shot to the body.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gazzo lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Gazzo.
Gazzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazzo scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazzo tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazzo to the ground. Gazzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.
James feints and as Gazzo raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gazzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gazzo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to stand up here but Gazzo is controlling him well.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Gazzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gazzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazzo.
Well, if Gazzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Gazzo sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a double leg but Gazzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gazzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Gazzo.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gazzo. No joy for James on that attempt.
James throws the left hand but Gazzo avoids the punch easily.
Gazzo stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks for a takedown but Gazzo sprawls well.
Gazzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ettore Gazzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazzo misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Gazzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James feints and as Gazzo raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gazzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazzo is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James prevents Gazzo from getting back to his feet.
Gazzo is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gazzo sprawls well. Gazzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but Gazzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazzo misses with a hook.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Gazzo scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Gazzo. No joy for James on that attempt.
Gazzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ettore Gazzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James takes one to the chin there.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James dives in and grabs Gazzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazzo pushes down on James's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Gazzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevin James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gazzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gazzo throws a one two combo.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Gazzo throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gazzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.
Nice shot lands for Gazzo.
James shoots and misses
and Gazzo counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Gazzo to acknowledge the strikes.
James darts in and clinches Gazzo up against the cage.
Gazzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazzo misses with a double jab.
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gazzo sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzo wants to get back to his feet.
James gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gazzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Gazzo looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Gazzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ettore Gazzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gazzo counters with a thumping low kick.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a nice body shot.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a two punch combo.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Gazzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fails with the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a nice body shot.
Gazzo connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gazzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Gazzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazzo swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James shoots in and drives through. Gazzo sprawls well.
Gazzo lands a head shot.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Gazzo to acknowledge the strikes.
James tries to clinch up
and Gazzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Gazzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gazzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Gazzo.
Gazzo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gazzo takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Gazzo ducks under a wild hook from James.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Gazzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James blocks a head kick by Gazzo.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a two punch combo.
Gazzo lands a right hook to the body.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gazzo connects with a high kick.
James fails with the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a one-two to the body.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gazzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gazzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettore Gazzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
James throws a strike but Gazzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
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 Ettore Gazzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gazzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Gazzo!
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