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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Oldham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamir Vi Brittania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vi Brittania comes into a darkened arena with his song building. phantom of the opera-nightwish kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jamir Vi Brittania told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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171 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Will Oldham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamir Vi Brittania! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oldham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oldham. Oldham misses with a two punch combination.
Vi Brittania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oldham is fending him off so far but Vi Brittania persists. Nope, Oldham circles away and we're back to standing. Oldham misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vi Brittania is defended easily by Oldham. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vi Brittania shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oldham but Oldham pushes him off and we're back to square one. Will Oldham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamir Vi Brittania.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vi Brittania shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oldham but Oldham pushes him off and we're back to square one. No joy there for Oldham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Oldham.
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. Oldham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Vi Brittania is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oldham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vi Brittania changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oldham tries to avoid it but Vi Brittania manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oldham to the ground. Oldham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Oldham misses with a two punch combination.
Oldham fails to land with a series of punches.
Vi Brittania fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oldham looks to land a combination but Vi Brittania avoids it well. Oldham leaves Vi Brittania with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Oldham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oldham wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vi Brittania dodges the punch combination from Oldham.
Vi Brittania tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oldham swivels and escapes. Vi Brittania takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Oldham slaps away a takedown attempt from Vi Brittania, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vi Brittania slips a jab and a cross from Oldham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Oldham dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oldham fails to land with a series of punches.
Oldham throws a nice looking combination but Vi Brittania bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oldham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oldham blocks a low kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Oldham.
Oldham misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vi Brittania throws a head kick but Oldham moves out of range.
Vi Brittania looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oldham throws a series of punches but Vi Brittania avoids them all with ease. Oldham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vi Brittania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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. Vi Brittania misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vi Brittania shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oldham as he avoids it easily. Will Oldham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamir Vi Brittania. Oldham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vi Brittania fails to land the takedown. Vi Brittania misses with a double jab
and Oldham counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oldham throws a right hand that Vi Brittania ducks under and follows up with a left that Vi Brittania also avoids with ease. Vi Brittania wants to clinch up but Oldham keeps it at a distance. Will Oldham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oldham throws a combination that misses and Vi Brittania connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oldham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vi Brittania counters with a low kick, right behind Oldham 's knee. Oldham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vi Brittania counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vi Brittania is defended easily by Oldham. Vi Brittania is breathing heavily. Oldham throws a combination that misses and Vi Brittania counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oldham's knee momentarily. Vi Brittania misses with a wild body shot. Oldham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vi Brittania counters with a left to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vi Brittania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oldham is fending him off so far but Vi Brittania persists. Nope, Oldham circles away and we're back to standing. Oldham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vi Brittania counters with a thumping low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Oldham will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oldham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vi Brittania counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Vi Brittania showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oldham.
Vi Brittania fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oldham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oldham misses with a combination
and Vi Brittania counters with a flying knee. Nice. Oldham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vi Brittania counters with a stiff right hand. Oldham misses with a double jab
and Vi Brittania counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Will Oldham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oldham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vi Brittania counters with a big head kick but Oldham shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vi Brittania avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vi Brittania tries to close the distance and clinch but Oldham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oldham misses with a combination
and Vi Brittania counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oldham won't be happy with that. Vi Brittania is looking to take a break and control but Oldham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vi Brittania is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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. Jamir Vi Brittania has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Will Oldham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oldham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamir Vi Brittania comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Oldham 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Oldham!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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