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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Teddy Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Dove!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges avoids the head kick by Dove.
Dove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dove is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dove to keep the fight standing.
Dove wants the takedown. Bridges is fighting it off but Dove persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bridges's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dove manages to get himself to full guard.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dove controlling Bridges's posture.
Bridges prevents Dove from getting back to his feet.
Bridges throws a strike but Dove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bridges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dove is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bridges keeping full guard, as Dove tries to pass.
Dove won't allow Bridges to get back to his feet.
Dove not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Dove was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dove will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bridges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dove moves into range and clinches up with Bridges.
Dove is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dove manages to break the clinch.
Bridges throws a body kick that misses.
Dove shoots in for a takedown but Bridges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dove lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dove closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Dove turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges jumps guard but Dove turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dove smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teddy Bridges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dove has managed to clinch.
Dove is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Dove drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bridges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dove tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Dove turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dove pulls Bridges into guard.
Dove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bridges.
Dove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dove wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bridges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dove. That did some damage!
Dove blocks the body kick.
Dove has managed to clinch.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but Dove is controlling him.
Dove tries to break free but Bridges pushes him back against the cage.
Dove goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bridges prevents it.
Dove ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dove no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bridges throws a strike but Dove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bridges is striking but Dove is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dove trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Dove is controlling the pace.
Bridges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dove's back!
Bridges avoiding Dove 's attempts to control his hands.
Dove grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is punishing Dove with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dove trying to control the hands but Bridges won't let him.
Bridges lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dove.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dove trying to control but not successfully.
Bridges misses with a punch to the head.
Dove has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bridges.
Bridges misses with punches from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Dove is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throwing sloppy strikes.
Bridges is punishing Dove with some ground and pound.
Dove turns into Bridges and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bridges throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bridges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bridges is working hard here to advance position.
Bridges lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dove!
Dove is trying desperately to improve position.
Bridges thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bridges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bridges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teddy Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bridges dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dove throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
Dove instigates a clinch.
Dove is working Bridges over against the cage.
Bridges pulls Dove into guard.
Bridges 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.
Bridges can't keep his opponent in guard - Dove advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dove is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dove seems to be working for a kimura but Bridges defends the submission attempt.
Dove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dove in particular looking to stall.
Dove stands up out of the half guard.
Dove doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridges counters by clinching up.
Bridges manages to pull guard.
Dove preventing the sweep.
Dove tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove stopping the sweep attempt from Bridges.
Dove wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dove passes Bridges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dove throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dove tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to reverse the position but instead Dove has taken his back - oops!
Dove just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bridges trying to get back to his feet but Dove is in full control for now.
Dove looking for the RNC.
Bridges turns into Dove and is now in his guard.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.
Dove is adopting a defensive guard.
Dove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridges manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove stands up and waves to Bridges to follow him.
Dove fails to land the takedown.
Teddy Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bridges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dove has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dove!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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