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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Cannavaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ashton defty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannavaro comes to the cage accompanied by Meshuggah - Bleed. The key to victory for Angelo Cannavaro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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210 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Cannavaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ashton defty!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
defty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cannavaro tries to clinch but defty moves out of range.
defty slips a straight right by Cannavaro.
A punch combination from Cannavaro misses.
Cannavaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but defty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cannavaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannavaro scores with a one two! defty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like ashton defty has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannavaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from defty.
Cannavaro has his takedown stuffed
and defty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cannavaro won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannavaro tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
defty goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cannavaro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in defty's guard! Nice work there by Cannavaro!
Cannavaro wants to control from the top but defty keeps moving.
defty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cannavaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and defty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cannavaro has managed to get both his arms back between defty's legs - danger averted.
Cannavaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for defty on the ground.
Cannavaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cannavaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cannavaro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cannavaro throwing strikes from guard but defty blocks nicely.
defty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cannavaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
defty looks gassed!
Cannavaro passes defty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro is trying to control. defty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
defty is looking for a sweep. Cannavaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. defty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cannavaro postures up in defty's guard and throws a big left but defty blocks it.
defty has his foot on Cannavaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cannavaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Cannavaro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of defty is proving hard to escape from.
Cannavaro trying to control but defty is working from the bottom.
defty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cannavaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
defty keeping full guard, as Cannavaro tries to pass.
defty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cannavaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cannavaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannavaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
defty keeping moving, preventing Cannavaro from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cannavaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and defty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
defty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cannavaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now defty has Cannavaro in his guard.
Cannavaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cannavaro trying to control but defty is working from the bottom.
Cannavaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cannavaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
defty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cannavaro connects with a couple of short punches.
Cannavaro cracks defty with a solid left hand.
Cannavaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cannavaro controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
defty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cannavaro defends well.
Cannavaro controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannavaro stands up over defty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Cannavaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ashton defty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cannavaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannavaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
defty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cannavaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cannavaro working the head and body with strikes.
Cannavaro stands up and beckons defty to join him on the feet.
Cannavaro tries for a takedown but defty circles away easily
and defty counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
defty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannavaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cannavaro is defending against the submission attempts here by defty.
Cannavaro looking for submissions off his back.
Cannavaro looking for submissions off his back.
Cannavaro is trying to control but can't.
That's two 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.
defty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cannavaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
defty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cannavaro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cannavaro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cannavaro!
defty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
defty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cannavaro's best efforts.
defty is trying to get back to full guard.
defty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cannavaro prevents defty from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
defty looking for submissions off his back.
defty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cannavaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannavaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and defty counters with a shoot takedown. Cannavaro fights it but they end up in guard.
defty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cannavaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now defty has Cannavaro in his guard.
Cannavaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
defty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cannavaro has picked defty up and slammed him! defty can't keep hold of the triangle and Cannavaro manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro wants to control but defty is keeping him busy.
Cannavaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by defty, who protects the arm well.
Cannavaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by defty, who protects the arm well.
defty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannavaro trying to mount his opponent but defty defends it.
defty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cannavaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cannavaro's back!
defty has the hooks in. Cannavaro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ashton defty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on ashton defty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cannavaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cannavaro swinging wilding here.
Cannavaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and defty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cannavaro's guard.
defty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
defty has gone for a leg lock! Cannavaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into defty's guard.
defty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cannavaro passes into side control.
defty is looking to regain half guard here but Cannavaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannavaro scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro controlling from side mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
defty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cannavaro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at defty to see if he's OK.
defty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cannavaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cannavaro working the ground and pound.
Cannavaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but defty keeps working.
defty is looking to reverse the position.
Cannavaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
defty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cannavaro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
defty is trying to escape the mount.
Cannavaro landing shots from mount.
defty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cannavaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
defty is trying to escape the mount.
defty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Cannavaro.
Cannavaro with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro with a couple of short strikes.
Cannavaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as defty is looking to escape.
Cannavaro is going olschool here, as he tries to force defty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so defty shrugs it off.
Cannavaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
defty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cannavaro lands a heavy elbow.
Cannavaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
defty is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
defty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cannavaro is trying to control the action in half guard but defty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
defty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
defty gets back to full guard.
defty is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Cannavaro frees his head nicely. Oh but defty has switched to an armbar! Cannavaro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). ashton defty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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