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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire as his entrance music. Freddie Fiddler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiddler manages to avoid it.
Gainsborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gainsborough.
Fiddler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gainsborough sprawls and moves away.
Gainsborough throws a head kick but Fiddler moves out of range.
Gainsborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiddler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gainsborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Fiddler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiddler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gainsborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Gainsborough doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiddler circles away.
Gainsborough walks into a jab.
Gainsborough throws a jab when Fiddler was well out of range.
Fiddler scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gainsborough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fiddler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fiddler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gainsborough throws a sloppy head kick and Fiddler moves out of range easily.
Gainsborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gainsborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Fiddler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage in the buildup to the fight.
Gainsborough throws a big shot that misses.
Gainsborough throws a right and a left that Fiddler avoids nicely.
Gainsborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiddler.
Gainsborough misses with a leg kick
and Fiddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiddler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiddler takes a step back to recover.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that misses
and Fiddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gainsborough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fiddler rather than just go for the knockout.
Gainsborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gainsborough misses with a low kick.
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gainsborough has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gainsborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gainsborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
Gainsborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiddler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gainsborough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fiddler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiddler prevents Gainsborough from escaping the position.
Gainsborough can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiddler tries to score with some ground and pound. Gainsborough controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough wants to control but Fiddler postures up.
Gainsborough is not content to let Fiddler control the position.
Gainsborough pushes Fiddler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fiddler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gainsborough is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Fiddler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fiddler blocks the strikes from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fiddler.
Gainsborough is trying to buck Fiddler off.
Fiddler working away.
Fiddler trying to control the position but Gainsborough is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gainsborough is looking to regain half guard here but Fiddler keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiddler working away.
Gainsborough is looking for a sweep.
Fiddler scoring with punches from side control.
Gainsborough being controlled for a moment.
Gainsborough manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiddler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gainsborough wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Fiddler seems content to control.
Fiddler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gainsborough is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fiddler fails to land the takedown.
Gainsborough walks into a straight right hand from Fiddler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gainsborough is defended easily by Fiddler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Fiddler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gainsborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gainsborough.
Fiddler cracks Gainsborough with an open hand slap.
Gainsborough has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fiddler.
Gainsborough stalling the fight.
Fiddler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gainsborough can do to turn this around?
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gainsborough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiddler cracks Gainsborough with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiddler.
The crowd cheers as Fiddler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gainsborough doesn't seem phased though.
Gainsborough swings for the body but Fiddler moves out of range.
Fiddler lunges at Gainsborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gainsborough's hand.
Gainsborough throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut
and Fiddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Gainsborough blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Fiddler finds it's target.
Gainsborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Gainsborough wants to land a leg kick but Fiddler is out of range.
Gainsborough tried to score with a low kick but Fiddler checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gainsborough connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick that misses.
Fiddler lands a jab.
Gainsborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gainsborough loads up on a big right hand but Fiddler slips the punch.
Gainsborough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fiddler. Fiddler obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Fiddler.
Fiddler stuns Gainsborough with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gainsborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Fiddler blocks a jab.
Fiddler lands an overhand right.
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Gainsborough drops his hands momentarily and Fiddler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gainsborough on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Fiddler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough walks into a jab.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gainsborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Gainsborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
Gainsborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Fiddler tenderised Gainsborough's leg. Gainsborough is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Fiddler slams his shin into Gainsborough's torso.
Gainsborough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gainsborough lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gainsborough missing with a left hand there. Fiddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiddler blocks the leg kick.
Gainsborough has Fiddler up against the cage in a clinch.
Gainsborough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gainsborough shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiddler sprawls well. He's pushed Gainsborough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gainsborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fiddler tries to work over Gainsborough's front leg with a kick but Gainsborough checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough misses the shot to the body.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gainsborough lands a jab to Fiddler's midsection.
Gainsborough is looking to clinch.
Gainsborough stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiddler. Fiddler gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Fiddler.
Gainsborough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gainsborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiddler.
Gainsborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gainsborough cracks Fiddler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gainsborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
Fiddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gainsborough scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddler is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiddler 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.
Gainsborough lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to buck Gainsborough off but Gainsborough is having none of it.
Gainsborough wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddler keeps working.
Gainsborough working the body and head with strikes.
Fiddler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gainsborough tries to stand but Fiddler is controlling his head.
Fiddler is not content to let Gainsborough control the position.
Fiddler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gainsborough off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiddler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gainsborough up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddie Fiddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fiddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gainsborough swings for the body but Fiddler moves out of range.
Fiddler digs a good body shot into Gainsborough's ribs.
Gainsborough throws a push kick but Fiddler slaps the foot to one side.
Gainsborough is looking to clinch but Fiddler is avoiding it.
Gainsborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fiddler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gainsborough is trying to stand back up but Fiddler is controlling him
Fiddler prevents Gainsborough from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough wants to control but Fiddler is keeping busy.
Fiddler trying to control from half guard but Gainsborough is working away.
Fiddler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fiddler tries to pass to full mount but Gainsborough defends it.
Gainsborough pushes Fiddler off looking to stand but Fiddler dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fiddler is trying to control the action in half guard but Gainsborough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gainsborough is looking to clinch.
Fiddler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gainsborough. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freddie Fiddler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiddler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gainsborough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a lazy right hand but Gainsborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiddler scores with a jab to the body.
Gainsborough misses with a wild body shot.
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiddler looks to land a left hand but Gainsborough moved out of range nicely.
Fiddler connects with a body shot that sends Gainsborough's belly button to the back.
Fiddler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gainsborough checks a leg kick.
No luck for Fiddler with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiddler throws a low kick, looking for Gainsborough's leg but Gainsborough calmly moves out of range.
Fiddler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gainsborough is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiddler's half guard.
Gainsborough is working for a submission of some sort.
Adelbert Gainsborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gainsborough thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fiddler tries to get to full guard but Gainsborough has control of the leg.
Fiddler is working hard here to advance position.
Fiddler is trying to control but can't.
Gainsborough is keen to just control but Fiddler is a slippery customer.
Gainsborough looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gainsborough is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fiddler is pressing down on Gainsborough's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiddler keeping moving, preventing Gainsborough from controlling successfully.
Freddie Fiddler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiddler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gainsborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fiddler checks it well.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch
and Fiddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gainsborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gainsborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Fiddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fiddler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gainsborough on his heels. He'll look to pass Gainsborough's guard now, I'm sure.
Gainsborough looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiddler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiddler slips a nice elbow through Gainsborough's hands, connecting with Gainsborough's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Fiddler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fiddler, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Fiddler!
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