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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irving Nicholson (ranked 22592 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mongomery (ranked 4723 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irving Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mongomery!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicholson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nicholson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mongomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicholson striking off his back but it's not causing Mongomery any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mongomery working some strikes from top position.
Nicholson working a defensive guard here.
Mongomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mongomery postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mongomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholson has wrist control.
Nicholson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mongomery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mongomery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nicholson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mongomery postures up.
Nicholson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mongomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mongomery trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard.
Mongomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicholson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mongomery has Nicholson in his guard.
Nicholson lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongomery is trying to control the position but Nicholson postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mongomery holds on and takes a little breather.
Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mongomery has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson is in close to Mongomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mongomery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nicholson postures up.
Nicholson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mongomery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicholson has managed to get both his arms back between Mongomery's legs - danger averted.
Mongomery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicholson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicholson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mongomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mongomery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicholson's half guard.
Mongomery wants to free his trapped foot but Nicholson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicholson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Mongomery seems content to control.
Nicholson wants to control but Mongomery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mongomery is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicholson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well.
Mongomery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongomery thows a huge punch but Nicholson dodges it nicely.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid body kick from Nicholson.
Nicholson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mongomery circles away.
Mongomery closes the distance and pushes Nicholson back into the cage.
Nicholson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mongomery is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicholson is defending well for now.
Mongomery breaks from the clinch.
Nicholson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicholson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mongomery wants the takedown. Nicholson is fighting it off but Mongomery persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicholson's guard against the cage.
Nicholson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mongomery manages to pass to side control.
Mongomery is nestled in close to Nicholson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nicholson tries to kick Mongomery off but Mongomery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongomery tries to pass to full mount but Nicholson defends it.
Nicholson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mongomery pulls his head out easily.
Steve Mongomery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongomery is trying to control. Nicholson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mongomery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mongomery blocks the strikes from Nicholson.
Mongomery trying to pass the guard but Nicholson defending well.
Mongomery trying to control the pace.
Mongomery wants to control but Nicholson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mongomery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mongomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicholson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Steve Mongomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongomery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mongomery finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nicholson kicks Mongomery off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mongomery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Mongomery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nicholson throws a sloppy head kick and Mongomery moves out of range easily.
Mongomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicholson moves in looking to clinch but Mongomery pushes him off.
Mongomery scores with a shot to the body.
Nicholson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongomery is looking for the big counter here.
Mongomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicholson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mongomery circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Mongomery gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongomery shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mongomery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mongomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Mongomery is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Mongomery's head to control him but Mongomery postures up.
Mongomery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicholson's head.
Nicholson trying to hold on to Mongomery's head to control him but Mongomery postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mongomery is nestled in close to Nicholson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mongomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Still in half guard, Mongomery seems content to control.
Nicholson tries to kick Mongomery off but Mongomery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Irving Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mongomery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nicholson regains guard.
Mongomery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Mongomery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson seems keen to control Mongomery's posture.
Mongomery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholson managing to control the position.
Mongomery scoring with some ground and pound.
Mongomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Mongomery is fighting to break Nicholson's control of his arms but Nicholson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicholson avoids the body shot from Mongomery.
Mongomery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicholson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mongomery finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nicholson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mongomery is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mongomery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mongomery ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mongomery no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nicholson working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Mongomery.
Well Mongomery 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mongomery!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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