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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pierre David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovell fails in his attempt to clinch.
David really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lovell tries for a takedown but David sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David scores with a jab to the head.
David lands with a slapping head kick.
David shoots in for a takedown but Lovell shows good takedown defense.
Lovell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lovell looking to pass the guard.
Lovell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
David is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pierre David wasn't doing enough on the ground.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovell swivels and escapes.
Lovell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is breathing heavily.
Lovell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
David won't allow Lovell to get back to his feet.
Lovell seems keen to control David's posture.
Lovell is looking to stand up but David isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Lovell wasn't active enough on the ground.
David shoots in but Lovell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David wants to clinch up but Lovell keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lovell is defended easily by David.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lovell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lovell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lovell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Lovell covers up after that shot from David.
Lovell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lovell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David looking to control but Lovell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell tries to improve his position but instead David has taken his back!
David has the hooks in. Lovell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Lovell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lovell tries to clinch up.
David throws a head kick that half lands.
Pierre David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lovell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
Lovell wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
Lovell shoots in looking for a takedown. David tries to sprawl out of it but Lovell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. David manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David shoots in but Lovell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lovell tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lovell to the ground. Lovell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lovell defends it nicely.
Lovell shoots in but David avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovell closes the distance and clinches up with David, looking for a takedown. Lovell pushes David against the cage but David circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lovell fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovell is looking to clinch but David is avoiding it.
Lovell dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Lovell's head and hops out.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by David.
David tries to clinch but Lovell is having none of it.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by Lovell misses
and David counters with a body kick that stops Lovell in his tracks momentarily.
Lovell throws a leg kick that misses.
David displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lovell.
Nice sprawl there from David as Lovell shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by David there.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David shoots in for a double leg but Lovell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lovell wants to clinch.
Lovell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around David's waist but David gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lovell off to one side.
Lovell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in David's half guard.
Lovell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under David.
David wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Lovell 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.
Lovell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lovell 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! This is the final round!
Lovell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lovell not doing much here.
David tries to get to full guard but Lovell has control of the leg.
Lovell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks David with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovell.
Lovell wants to stand up but David has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lovell seems to be looking for submissions.
David is trying to maintain the position but Lovell is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David tries to get to full guard but Lovell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lovell working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks David with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lovell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David is trying to maintain the position but Lovell is very close to passing his half guard.
Lovell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lovell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lovell works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David tries to bench press Lovell off him but Lovell keeps the position.
Lovell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
David is looking to reverse the position.
Lovell decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lovell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lovell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lovell 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lovell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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