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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pedrioss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Nimorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nimorov's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself - Eminem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Pedrioss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xander Nimorov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrioss digs a good hook to Nimorov's body.
Nimorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pedrioss, pushing him back against the cage.
Pedrioss is pressed up against the cage. Nimorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedrioss down to the mat. Pedrioss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pedrioss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedrioss pulls guard successfully.
Pedrioss wants to get back to his feet but Nimorov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedrioss pushes Nimorov off looking to stand but Nimorov dives back in and keeps control.
Pedrioss tries to roll over but Nimorov keeps him under control.
Nimorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pedrioss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pedrioss is looking to control Nimorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pedrioss avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrioss won't allow Nimorov to pass to mount.
Pedrioss wants to control but Nimorov is keeping busy.
Pedrioss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nimorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nimorov tries to clinch but Pedrioss is having none of it.
Nimorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pedrioss tries to sprawl out of it but Nimorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pedrioss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pedrioss tries to clinch up.
Nimorov tries to clinch there but Pedrioss circles away.
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.
Nimorov has Pedrioss up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedrioss working hard to break the clinch.
Pedrioss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pedrioss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nimorov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pedrioss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nimorov or not.
Pedrioss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pedrioss wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedrioss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pedrioss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pedrioss goes for a takedown attempt but Nimorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedrioss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedrioss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nimorov tries to avoid it but Pedrioss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nimorov to the ground. Nimorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nimorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pedrioss, pushing him back against the cage.
Nimorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimorov blocks a body shot from Pedrioss.
Nimorov is struggling to control the position.
Pedrioss trying to control the position but instead, Nimorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pedrioss into the cage.
Pedrioss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedrioss tries to break free but Nimorov pushes him back against the cage.
Pedrioss looking to slow down the pace here.
Nimorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Pedrioss has double underhooks.
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.
Pedrioss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nimorov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nimorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedrioss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nimorov walks away with a smile on his face. Pedrioss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nimorov throws a right and a left that Pedrioss avoids nicely.
Nimorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedrioss tries to pull guard but Nimorov won't allow it.
Pedrioss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nimorov is defending well for now.
Nimorov avoiding damage.
Pedrioss looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Pedrioss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nimorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nimorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Nimorov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedrioss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nimorov sprawls well. Nimorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pedrioss gets slowly back to his feet.
Nimorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimorov tries to clinch but Pedrioss moves out of range.
George Pedrioss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nimorov lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Nimorov.
A left and a right from Nimorov both land. Nice combination.
Pedrioss forces Nimorov back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nimorov tries to circle away but Pedrioss has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nimorov as the two fighters clinch.
Nimorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nimorov pushes Pedrioss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedrioss breaks from the clinch.
Nimorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pedrioss's waist but Pedrioss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nimorov off to one side.
Pedrioss dives in and grabs Nimorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nimorov pushes down on Pedrioss's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimorov darts in and clinches Pedrioss up against the cage.
Nimorov is trying to force a seperation but Pedrioss has the dominant position.
Nimorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pedrioss tries to score a body lock takedown but Nimorov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedrioss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nimorov has had enough of the clinch but Pedrioss keeps him there for the moment.
Pedrioss has had enough of the clinch but Nimorov keeps him there for the moment.
Nimorov stalls.
Nimorov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pedrioss won't allow it.
Pedrioss keeps control of Nimorov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedrioss tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nimorov.
Nimorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedrioss fails to pull guard.
Nimorov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedrioss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nimorov wants to clinch.
Nimorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedrioss fails with the takedown.
Nimorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nimorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pedrioss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nimorov wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimorov is trying to break the clinch but Pedrioss is controlling him.
Nimorov is trying to break the clinch but Pedrioss has him pressed against the cage.
Pedrioss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedrioss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nimorov sprawls well. Nimorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pedrioss gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedrioss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedrioss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nimorov.
Xander Nimorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimorov tries to clinch but Pedrioss is having none of it.
Pedrioss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nimorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedrioss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nimorov shoots in for a takedown but Pedrioss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nimorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedrioss circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pedrioss tries to avoid it but Nimorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pedrioss to the ground. Pedrioss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pedrioss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nimorov darts in and clinches Pedrioss up against the cage.
Pedrioss fails to pull guard.
Nimorov can't break the clinch.
Pedrioss tries to pull guard but Nimorov won't allow it.
Nimorov wants to break free but Pedrioss has control.
Pedrioss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nimorov tries to clinch
and Pedrioss counters with a body kick that stops Nimorov in his tracks momentarily.
Nimorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pedrioss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nimorov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pedrioss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimorov tries to clinch but Pedrioss moves away
and Pedrioss counters with a head kick.
Nimorov tries to clinch up
and Pedrioss counters with a good, hard body kick but Nimorov shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Nimorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Pedrioss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pedrioss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedrioss fails with a takedown attempt.
Nimorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nimorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nimorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nimorov rushes Pedrioss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pedrioss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nimorov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedrioss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedrioss has Nimorov pressed against the cage, preventing Nimorov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedrioss fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrioss has had enough of the clinch but Nimorov keeps him there for the moment.
Nimorov prevents Pedrioss from breaking the clinch.
Pedrioss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nimorov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nimorov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedrioss.
Pedrioss has Nimorov pressed against the cage, preventing Nimorov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pedrioss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nimorov walks away with a smile on his face. Pedrioss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nimorov clinches up against the cage.
Pedrioss goes for a takedown attempt but Nimorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nimorov. No joy for Pedrioss on that attempt.
Nimorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pedrioss counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nimorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pedrioss but Pedrioss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nimorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nimorov can't break the clinch.
Nimorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nimorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Nimorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nimorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedrioss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nimorov's efforts to push away.
Nimorov breaks from the clinch.
Nimorov pushes Pedrioss up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedrioss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrioss stuffs the takedown attempt from Nimorov. Nimorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nimorov misses with a double jab
and Pedrioss counters with a head kick.
Nimorov closes the distance but Pedrioss moves to the side
and Pedrioss counters with an inside leg kick.
Nimorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedrioss walks into a stiff left hand from Nimorov.
Nimorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pedrioss tries to avoid it but Nimorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pedrioss to the ground. Pedrioss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pedrioss shoots in but no luck this time.
Pedrioss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nimorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedrioss rushes Nimorov and presses him up against the cage.
Pedrioss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nimorov smiles and moves away.
Nimorov rushes Pedrioss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nimorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pedrioss wants to get back to striking at distance but Nimorov won't allow it.
Pedrioss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedrioss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nimorov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pedrioss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nimorov is working Pedrioss over against the cage.
Pedrioss has Nimorov pressed against the cage, preventing Nimorov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xander Nimorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedrioss goes for a takedown attempt but Nimorov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George Pedrioss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nimorov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Nimorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nimorov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Nimorov!
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