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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Rourke (ranked 4083 p4p, 4675 weight class) and Richard Gelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 448 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Gelvin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rourke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gelvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rourke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gelvin looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
Gelvin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rourke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rourke somewhat.
Rourke clinches.
Rourke is trying to drag Gelvin to the mat but Gelvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelvin is trying to force a seperation but Rourke has the dominant position.
Rourke is looking for a takedown.
Gelvin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rourke prevents it.
Gelvin can't get the takedown.
Rourke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gelvin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rourke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rourke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
Rourke is not going to allow Gelvin to sit and survive in this position.
Gelvin is really stuck here.
Rourke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelvin trying to control the hands but Rourke won't let him.
Rourke looking for the choke but no joy.
Rourke is trying to stick to Gelvin's back but Gelvin is turning into Rourke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rourke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gelvin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelvin stays in close to Rourke's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelvin wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Rourke pushes Gelvin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gelvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rourke wants to take the fight to the mat but Gelvin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gelvin misses with the head strike.
Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gelvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rourke can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is pressed up against the cage. Gelvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rourke down to the mat. Rourke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
Gelvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rourke.
Gelvin is looking for the big counter here.
Gelvin tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Gelvin throws a head kick that misses
and Rourke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gelvin won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelvin is looking to reverse the position.
Gelvin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rourke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gelvin wants to get back to his feet but Rourke drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Rourke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gelvin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gelvin shoots in and gets a takedown into Rourke's guard.
Rourke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gelvin fails with the takedown.
Gelvin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rourke shoots for a double leg takedown but Gelvin sprawls well. He's pushed Rourke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gelvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rourke blocks a head kick by Gelvin.
Gelvin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelvin tries to clinch up.
Rourke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rourke throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rourke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gelvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rourke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rourke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gelvin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rourke.
Gelvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelvin throws a shot to the body.
Gelvin feints and then cracks Rourke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rourke down.
Gelvin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rourke keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard Gelvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelvin trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelvin wants to improve his position but Rourke is controlling well.
Rourke uses his free foot to push down on Gelvin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gelvin.
Rourke wants to control the action but instead Gelvin gets a body lock and reverses into Rourke's guard! Nice work!
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Gelvin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelvin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andrew Rourke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rourke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gelvin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rourke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gelvin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Richard Gelvin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke closes the distance and pushes Gelvin back into the cage.
Rourke wants to take the fight to the mat but Gelvin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rourke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gelvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke avoiding damage as Gelvin throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelvin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rourke is keeping busy.
Gelvin can't break the clinch.
Gelvin has Rourke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rourke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gelvin is trying to force a seperation but Rourke has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rourke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gelvin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gelvin looking to score a takedown here. Rourke is defending well but Gelvin drives through and ends up in Rourke's guard.
Rourke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gelvin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gelvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rourke controls his hands.
Gelvin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rourke to keep the fight standing.
Rourke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gelvin stalling in the clinch but Rourke improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke blocking some punches.
Rourke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gelvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelvin is trying to force a seperation but Rourke has the dominant position.
Gelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gelvin tries to pull guard but Rourke holds him up against the cage and eventually Gelvin drops back down to his feet.
Gelvin tries to break the clinch but Rourke is controlling the position.
Gelvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gelvin can't break the clinch.
Rourke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rourke manages to end up in side control.
Gelvin is looking to regain half guard here but Rourke keeps moving and retains side control.
Rourke decides to stand back up. Rourke steps back and let's Gelvin get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelvin lands with a nice body punch.
Gelvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gelvin wants it to stay on the feet.
Crunch! Gelvin slams his shin into Rourke's torso.
Gelvin gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelvin throwing shots but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Gelvin stalling.
Rourke is trying to maintain the position but Gelvin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelvin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet.
Gelvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rourke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gelvin not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rourke closes the distance and clinches.
Rourke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rourke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelvin jumps guard but Rourke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gelvin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rourke has him pressed against the cage.
Rourke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Gelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rourke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Rourke!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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