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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Bond (ranked 2278 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Bobby Stuarts (ranked 190 p4p, 256 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Bond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Stuarts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuarts thows a leg kick but Bond checks it
and Bond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stuarts!
Stuarts can't do much from the bottom here.
Bond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stuarts is looking for a sweep.
Bond tries for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well.
Bond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stuarts, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond scoring with punches from side control.
Bond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stuarts has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuarts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stuarts defends it well.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond controlling the action here.
Stuarts trying to control from the bottom.
Bond is trying to control. Stuarts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stuarts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts is looking to improve his position.
Bond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bond is working for a submission of some sort.
Stuarts wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.
Bond is trying to work for a kimura but Stuarts is defending well.
Stuarts tries to roll over but Bond keeps him under control.
Bond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stuarts sees it coming and defends easily.
Stuarts gets full guard.
Bond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bond 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.
Bond preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuarts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bond has Stuarts in his guard.
Bond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Stuarts from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuarts.
Stuarts connects with a high kick.
Will Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuarts throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stuarts.
That kick from Stuarts tenderised Bond's leg. Bond is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Bond down.
Stuarts throws a nice head kick!
Stuarts thows a body kick. Bond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stuarts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuarts scores with a head kick.
Bond is rocked!
Stuarts throws a body kick that misses
and Bond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Bond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stuarts as he works his way to full guard.
Bond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond wants to control but Stuarts is keeping him busy.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.
Bond wants to control for a moment but Stuarts uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bond is looking for a kimura but Stuarts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond is pressing down on Stuarts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stuarts is holding on for now.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond postures up.
That's two 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.
Will Bond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond is looking to take a break and control but Stuarts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bond seems to be looking for submissions.
Bond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stuarts wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond is looking to stall here but Stuarts recovers full guard.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuarts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuarts is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stuarts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bond manages to get himself to full guard.
Stuarts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuarts passes Bond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Stuarts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stuarts throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Stuarts throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond trying to control but Stuarts is working from the bottom.
Bond wants to pass the guard but Stuarts is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Bond wants to control from the top but Stuarts keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuarts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stuarts keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Stuarts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuarts with the inside leg kick.
Stuarts throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stuarts looks for the body kick but Bond saw that one coming.
Stuarts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away.
Stuarts trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard.
Bond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stuarts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bond.
Bond regains half guard.
Bond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stuarts is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond is controlling Stuarts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stuarts stalling away here and it's allowed Bond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stuarts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Stuarts trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Stuarts is pushing down on Bond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bond is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuarts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuarts is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Stuarts.
I think Stuarts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Stuarts! Bobby Stuarts retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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