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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Deamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz's entrance music is Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. A fine choice. Shawn Deamon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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196 cm
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Deamon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deamon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deamon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wuzz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deamon some visible discomfort.
Wuzz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deamon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wuzz but great work by Deamon.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard.
Wuzz manages to get back to half guard.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Deamon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wuzz controls his leg.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Deamon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wuzz is refusing to be controlled, as Deamon sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deamon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuzz slips a jab and a cross from Deamon.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deamon pinned against the cage. Deamon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Deamon does no damage.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Deamon.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wuzz is working for a guillotine from mount but Deamon frees his head quite easily.
Wuzz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz looking to secure an arm triangle but Deamon defends it well.
Wuzz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wuzz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Deamon turns into him and now he's in Wuzz's guard.
Deamon wants to get up but he can't break Wuzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deamon defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Deamon defends it easily.
Wuzz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Deamon trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Deamon throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz pushes Deamon off and gets back to his feet.
Deamon throws a head kick but Wuzz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wuzz scores with a takedown into Deamon's guard.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Deamon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deamon manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Deamon's guard.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Deamon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deamon manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Deamon's guard.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deamon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wuzz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Deamon which made him look bad.
Deamon lands a slapping body shot.
Deamon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz throws a head kick that misses.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Deamon is having none of it.
Deamon tries a head kick but it misses.
Deamon throws a one two combo.
Deamon looks to land a combination. Wuzz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Deamon shows good takedown defense.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Deamon pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Wuzz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deamon tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deamon to the ground. Deamon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deamon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deamon swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deamon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deamon leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deamon throws a leg kick but Wuzz checks it.
Wuzz moves out of range of the leg kick from Deamon.
Deamon tries to bum rush Wuzz with a series of wild strikes but Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deamon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wuzz jumps into guard, dragging Deamon to the mat.
Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deamon wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has a closed guard, preventing Deamon from standing up.
Deamon preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deamon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deamon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deamon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deamon tries to stand but Wuzz is controlling from the bottom.
Deamon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deamon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deamon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deamon digs a good body shot into Wuzz's ribs.
Wuzz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wuzz shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Deamon.
Wuzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deamon.
Deamon tries a low kick but Wuzz avoids it.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deamon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deamon throws and low kick but Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deamon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deamon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wuzz tries to clinch up.
Deamon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Deamon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Deamon as Wuzz shoots in.
Deamon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wuzz's head.
Deamon throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wuzz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deamon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deamon throws a leg kick but Wuzz checks it.
Deamon tries to land a front kick but Wuzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wuzz feints and as Deamon raises his hands in defense, Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deamon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wuzz defends well.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Deamon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deamon manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Deamon's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deamon looking to control.
Deamon wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deamon.
Deamon misses with a low kick.
Shawn Deamon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deamon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deamon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deamon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deamon working a defensive guard here.
Deamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Deamon, not yet.
Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wuzz 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.
Deamon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuzz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is trying desperately to improve position.
Wuzz blocking the ground and pound.
Wuzz is desperately trying to improve his position but Deamon has a good base and remains in mount.
Wuzz is working hard here to advance position.
Deamon looking for a guillotine from mount but Wuzz is having none of it.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deamon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wuzz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wuzz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wuzz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wuzz 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wuzz!
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energy
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hype
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