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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Georgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Georgesson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgesson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilmers defends it nicely.
Georgesson wants to clinch up but Kilmers keeps it at a distance.
Kilmers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilmers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgesson.
Georgesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmers keeps the fight on the outside.
Georgesson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilmers circles away.
Kilmers avoids the body shot from Georgesson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilmers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Georgesson counters with a one-two to the body.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilmers fails with the takedown
and Georgesson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgesson wants to stand but Kilmers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kilmers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilmers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson throws a strike but Kilmers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilmers trying to control but Georgesson is working from the bottom.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Georgesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilmers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilmers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kilmers slips a jab and a cross from Georgesson.
Kilmers slips a straight right by Georgesson.
Georgesson throws a right and a left that Kilmers avoids nicely.
Georgesson tries to clinch up but Kilmers circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Georgesson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilmers.
Michael Georgesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Kilmers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgesson.
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.
Kilmers tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilmers!
Kilmers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georgesson wants to control the pace but Kilmers is squirming around nicely.
Georgesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilmers on the ground.
Kilmers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilmers looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kilmers tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Georgesson misses with a two punch combination.
Georgesson misses the shot to the body.
Georgesson misses with a few strikes there.
Georgesson clobbers Kilmers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilmers swats away the attempt to clinch by Georgesson.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Kilmers circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Georgesson leaves Kilmers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Georgesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Georgesson!
Kilmers is breathing heavily.
Kilmers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Georgesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Georgesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Kilmers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgesson.
Michael Georgesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmers shoots in but Georgesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Georgesson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kilmers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Georgesson won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson tries to improve position but can't.
Georgesson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kilmers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Georgesson is looking for a sweep.
Kilmers trying to control the position but Georgesson is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilmers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Georgesson manages to get back to half guard.
Georgesson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson is trying to stand up here but Kilmers is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kilmers dives in and grabs Georgesson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Georgesson pushes down on Kilmers's head and hops out.
Georgesson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Georgesson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Georgesson scoring with strikes but Kilmers is staying in there.
Kilmers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilmers is bucking up trying to escape but Georgesson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Georgesson wants to control the pace but Kilmers is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson working the ground and pound effectively.
Georgesson trying to control but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers tries to hold on but Georgesson postures up.
Kilmers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Georgesson is looking to slow Kilmers down with leg kicks.
Georgesson wants to clinch
and Kilmers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Georgesson!
Georgesson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilmers has a good base and remains in mount.
Georgesson wants to control but Kilmers is having none of it.
Georgesson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilmers has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilmers wants to control the pace but Georgesson is squirming around nicely.
Kilmers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilmers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson gets back to half guard.
Kilmers trying to mount his opponent but Georgesson defends it.
Kilmers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Georgesson is just riding it out for now. Kilmers eventually gives up the hold.
Georgesson wants to get back to full guard.
Kilmers blocks the strikes from Georgesson.
Georgesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilmers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Georgesson is looking to improve his position.
Georgesson punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Georgesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmers circles away.
Georgesson tries for a takedown but Kilmers circles away easily
and Kilmers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilmers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kilmers trying to move into half guard but instead Georgesson has managed to sweep!
Kilmers controls Georgesson momentarily but Georgesson frees himself.
Georgesson wanted to stand there but Kilmers had control of the position.
Georgesson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kilmers is trying to keep Georgesson in close.
Georgesson wants to control from the top but Kilmers keeps moving.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Georgesson with a poor takedown
and Kilmers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgesson misses with a wild combination.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt
letting Georgesson counter with a right hand.
Michael Georgesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgesson misses with a takedown
so Kilmers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Georgesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmers wants to control from the top but Georgesson keeps moving.
Georgesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilmers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Georgesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilmers is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Kilmers really dominated that round.
That's time! Georgesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilmers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilmers advances position into side control!
Kilmers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Georgesson can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilmers trying to control the position but Georgesson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Georgesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilmers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kilmers is looking to take a break and control but Georgesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilmers working away.
Kilmers prevents Georgesson from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Georgesson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilmers's guard.
Georgesson wants to pass the guard but Kilmers is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilmers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kilmers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Georgesson preventing the sweep.
Georgesson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Georgesson looks to land a combination. Kilmers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Georgesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georgesson has his takedown stuffed
and Kilmers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgesson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Kilmers tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgesson is retaining full guard.
Georgesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilmers's guard.
Georgesson stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmers.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
Kilmers looking for a guillotine here but Georgesson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Kilmers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Georgesson fails with the takedown
so Kilmers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Georgesson wants to stand and escape but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers trying to control but Georgesson is working from the bottom.
Kilmers looking to pass the guard.
Georgesson wants to sweep here but Kilmers controlling him for the moment.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgesson is keeping the position for now.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmers is pushing down on Georgesson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Georgesson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilmers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilmers seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Georgesson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maurice Kilmers!
Maurice Kilmers is the new middleweight champion!
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