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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bradshell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Bloomfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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235 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
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185 cm
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280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Bradshell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Bloomfeld! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bradshell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradshell looking to throw knees to the head but Bloomfeld is blocking nicely.
Bloomfeld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bradshell has him pressed against the cage. Bloomfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloomfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshell sprawls well. He's pushed Bloomfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bradshell slips a jab and a cross from Bloomfeld.
Bloomfeld shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradshell is trying to defend but Bloomfeld finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bloomfeld performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bloomfeld slips a nice elbow through Bradshell's hands, connecting with Bradshell's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloomfeld wants to control but Bradshell is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bradshell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradshell. Bradshell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bloomfeld is controlling him. Bloomfeld stays in close to Bradshell's body and controls the position. Bloomfeld tries to stand but Bradshell is controlling from the bottom.
That's two 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. Bloomfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bloomfeld is looking to stand up but Bradshell won't let him. Bloomfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bradshell controlling the position. Bradshell has a closed guard, preventing Bloomfeld from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradshell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bloomfeld wants to control from the top but Bradshell keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bloomfeld lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Eddie Bradshell has been cut. Bloomfeld moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloomfeld managing to block the knees to the body from Bradshell.
Bradshell avoiding damage as Bloomfeld throws knees to the body.
Bradshell throws an elbow but it misses.
Bloomfeld wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Bradshell. Bloomfeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradshell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bloomfeld's face.
Bloomfeld working hard to break the clinch. Bradshell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bloomfeld dodges an elbow strike from Bradshell.
Bloomfeld drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradshell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eddie Bradshell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Bloomfeld. Bloomfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bloomfeld thuds his right hand into Bradshell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bradshell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bloomfeld shoots for a takedown but Bradshell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bloomfeld looks gassed! Bloomfeld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bloomfeld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradshell or not. Bloomfeld scores with a nice hook to the head. Bradshell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloomfeld has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloomfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bloomfeld connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradshell's hands. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bradshell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloomfeld but Bloomfeld pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bloomfeld lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bradshell wants to clinch up but Bloomfeld keeps it at a distance. Bloomfeld throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bradshell was covering up waiting for the punch and Bloomfeld finishes the takedown easily into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Bloomfeld dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eddie Bradshell's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bloomfeld scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bloomfeld in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bloomfeld is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradshell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bloomfeld stands up and beckons Bradshell to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bloomfeld pushes Bradshell up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloomfeld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradshell backwards. Bradshell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bloomfeld.
Bloomfeld is trying to break the clinch but Bradshell is controlling him. Bloomfeld breaks from the clinch.
Bloomfeld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradshell defends it nicely. Otto Bloomfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bloomfeld with a lazy takedown attempt and Bradshell counters with an inside leg kick. Eddie Bradshell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Bloomfeld. Bradshell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloomfeld sprawls well. Bloomfeld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradshell gets slowly back to his feet. Eddie Bradshell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bradshell shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloomfeld sprawls well. He's pushed Bradshell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bradshell tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bloomfeld counters with a series of strikes. Bradshell will be more careful next time no doubt. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bradshell throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloomfeld lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bradshell wants a takedown but no success here.
Bloomfeld successfully pulls guard.
Bloomfeld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Bloomfeld pushes Bradshell off and gets back to his feet.
Bloomfeld fails with a takedown attempt. Bloomfeld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloomfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Bloomfeld controlling from the full mount. Bradshell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshell tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloomfeld thowing shots but they're missing. Bloomfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Bradshell bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bloomfeld controlling his opponent. Bloomfeld working for a submission but Bradshell is keeping him at bay. Bloomfeld controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Bloomfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Eddie Bradshell's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bradshell tries to clinch up and Bloomfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bloomfeld clinches with his opponent.
Bloomfeld digs a right hand underneath Bradshell's ribcage. Bradshell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bloomfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloomfeld putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bradshell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bloomfeld landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bloomfeld gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloomfeld takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Bloomfeld wants to pass the guard but Bradshell is defending well. Bloomfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Well, if Bloomfeld is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloomfeld's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Otto Bloomfeld just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bradshell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradshell wants it to stay on the feet. Bradshell closes the distance but Bloomfeld moves to the side and Bloomfeld counters with a two punch combo. Bloomfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bloomfeld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloomfeld somewhat. Eddie Bradshell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Bloomfeld. Good shot there by Bloomfeld. Bloomfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Bloomfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bloomfeld sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloomfeld is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bradshell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bloomfeld controlling the pace for now. Otto Bloomfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Eddie Bradshell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Let's hope that Bloomfeld has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight! Otto Bloomfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bloomfeld has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Bloomfeld!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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