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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deersworth comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Call by Volbeat. Conway has chosen Money in The Bank as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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247 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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244 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Addison Deersworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway stuns Deersworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deersworth 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deersworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deersworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deersworth trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
Deersworth won't allow Conway to get back to his feet.
Deersworth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deersworth throws an elbow that misses. Conway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deersworth's guard. Nice move by Conway!
Conway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deersworth tries to strike from the bottom.
Deersworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deersworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conway is one step ahead there.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Deersworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway tries to free his leg and advance position but Deersworth is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway trying to control but Deersworth is working from the bottom.
Deersworth wants to hit a switch here but Conway passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Deersworth there!
Conway lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deersworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deersworth is looking to pass into half guard but Conway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conway is in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deersworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conway.
Conway is pushing down on Deersworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deersworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Conway has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deersworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conway pulls his head out easily.
Deersworth won't allow Conway to pass to mount.
Conway is keen to just control but Deersworth is a slippery customer.
Conway tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deersworth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deersworth is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth trying to control here.
Deersworth wants to improve his position but Conway is controlling well.
Deersworth gets back to full guard.
Conway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deersworth 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.
Conway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deersworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conway has Deersworth in his guard.
Deersworth pushing down on Conway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deersworth.
Deersworth throws a strike but Conway avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deersworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deersworth postures up and lands a big shot to Conway's brow.
Deersworth wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
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!
Conway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deersworth preventing the sweep.
Deersworth working some strikes from top position.
Conway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Addison Deersworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conway connects with a crisp jab.
Deersworth closes the distance and clinches.
Conway avoiding damage as Deersworth throws knees to the body.
Conway managing to block the knees to the body from Deersworth.
Conway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deersworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deersworth tries to work over Conway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deersworth is working for takedown but Conway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deersworth misses with an elbow strike.
Deersworth pushes off an throws an elbow but Conway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deersworth throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Deersworth.
Deersworth is trying to trip Conway. He has hold of a leg but Conway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Deersworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deersworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deersworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth being controlled here momentarily.
Deersworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deersworth is working Conway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deersworth postures up in Conway's guard and throws a big left but Conway blocks it.
Deersworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Conway is looking to stand up but Deersworth isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Deersworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conway keeping full guard, as Deersworth tries to pass.
Deersworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deersworth trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
Conway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deersworth is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deersworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Deersworth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Addison Deersworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conway is adopting a defensive guard.
Deersworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deersworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deersworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deersworth passes Conway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conway wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deersworth is trying to control. Conway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Conway tries to roll over but Deersworth keeps him under control.
Conway is positioning himself well to prevent Deersworth advancing to mount.
Deersworth 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.
Deersworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deersworth prevents Conway from standing back up.
Deersworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway is looking to escape.
Deersworth thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addison Deersworth dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Deersworth rushes Conway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conway has Deersworth pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Deersworth tumbling to the mat - Conway dives into Deersworth's guard.
Conway trying to control but Deersworth is working from the bottom.
Conway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deersworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deersworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deersworth controls Conway momentarily but Conway frees himself.
Deersworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deersworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conway wants to control from the top but Deersworth keeps moving.
Deersworth wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
Deersworth keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Conway sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Conway stands and throws Deersworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ryan Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Deersworth regains half guard.
Deersworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conway.
Conway lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deersworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conway's back!
Deersworth is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deersworth thows a strike but Conway uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Conway as he ends up in Deersworth 's guard!
Deersworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deersworth is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conway has his hands on Deersworth's head, controlling the position.
Conway doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Conway is looking to stand up but Deersworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Conway is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Deersworth dives into side control.
Deersworth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conway has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Addison Deersworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deersworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Deersworth working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deersworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Conway trying to remain calm as Deersworth controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Conway's face as Deersworth controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addison Deersworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deersworth, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addison Deersworth!
In his post fight interview, Addison Deersworth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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