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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Belt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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253 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue Belt gets caught flat footed, as Red Belt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Red Belt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Red Belt won't allow Blue Belt to get back to his feet.
Red Belt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Red Belt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Red Belt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Red Belt tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue Belt is retaining full guard.
Red Belt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blue Belt keeping full guard, as Red Belt tries to pass.
Red Belt has gone for a leg lock! Blue Belt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt wants to stand but Red Belt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.
Red Belt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Red Belt looking for a guillotine here but Blue Belt defends easily.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.
Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue Belt tries to stand but Red Belt is controlling from the bottom.
Red Belt keeping full guard, as Blue Belt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red Belt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue Belt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue Belt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
Red Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue Belt trying to control but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Red Belt is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.
Blue Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.
Red Belt is looking for a triangle but Blue Belt pushes his legs off easily.
Blue Belt wants to get up but he can't break Red Belt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Red Belt looking for a guillotine here but Blue Belt defends easily.
Blue Belt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Red Belt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Red Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue Belt defends well.
Blue Belt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Red Belt is proving hard to escape from.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blue Belt wants to pass the guard but Red Belt is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blue Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Belt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Red Belt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Red Belt tries for a kimura but Blue Belt is defending well.
Red Belt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue Belt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Red Belt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I wouldn't like to be where Blue Belt is right now.
Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blue Belt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red Belt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blue Belt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Red Belt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blue Belt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Red Belt but great work by Blue Belt.
Red Belt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue Belt is looking to take a break and control but Red Belt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Red Belt to his feet.
Red Belt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blue Belt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blue Belt struggling a bit here.
Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Red Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red Belt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue Belt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue Belt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Red Belt is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt tries for a kimura but Blue Belt is defending well.
Red Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Blue Belt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red Belt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Red Belt swings around for an armbar but Blue Belt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Red Belt's guard.
Blue Belt is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue Belt is aware though and is defending well.
Blue Belt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blue Belt looking to sit in guard and control but Red Belt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Red Belt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blue Belt dives on top into guard.
Blue Belt wants to control from the top but Red Belt keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blue Belt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Belt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Red Belt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Red Belt showed some decent athleticism there.
Red Belt is working for a submission of some sort.
Red Belt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue Belt is trying to get back to full guard.
Red Belt seems to be looking for submissions.
Blue Belt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Belt is trying to stand.
Blue Belt is defending against the submission attempts here by Red Belt.
Blue Belt gets full guard.
Red Belt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blue Belt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blue Belt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blue Belt!
Blue Belt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Red Belt is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Red Belt is trying to get back to half guard.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Red Belt tries to buck Blue Belt off but Blue Belt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Belt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blue Belt's best efforts.
Blue Belt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue Belt trying to control the action but Red Belt is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt stalling away here and it's allowed Red Belt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blue Belt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Red Belt's guard.
Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Red Belt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue Belt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red Belt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue Belt has managed to get both his arms back between Red Belt's legs - danger averted.
Red Belt keeping moving, preventing Blue Belt from controlling successfully.
Red Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue Belt tries to free his leg and advance position but Red Belt is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red Belt has his foot on Blue Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue Belt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Belt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue Belt lands a couple of elbows.
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 Red Belt.
Well Red Belt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Belt!
Red Belt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Night Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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