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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mornington Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amazing. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mornington Crescent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crescent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crescent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shelby's head backwards.
Shelby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crescent counters with a three punch combo that has Shelby backing up. Shelby nods at Crescent to acknowledge the strikes.
Crescent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crescent swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Crescent feints and as Shelby raises his hands in defense, Crescent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crescent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crescent chips away with some ground and pound.
Shelby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crescent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shelby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crescent is one step ahead there.
Crescent advances to half guard.
Shelby wants to improve his position but Crescent is controlling well.
Shelby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crescent is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shelby is looking for a sweep. Crescent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shelby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crescent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby trying to control but Crescent postures up.
Shelby holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crescent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelby is looking to improve his position.
Shelby trying to hold on to Crescent's head to control him but Crescent postures up.
Crescent is looking for a kimura here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Crescent avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crescent!
Some wild striking there from Shelby.
Crescent connects with a nice looking jab.
Shelby throws a body punch but Crescent moves out of range.
Crescent looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
and Crescent counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shelby!
Shelby can't escape the position.
Crescent is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shelby is rocked!
It looks like Nate Shelby has been cut.
Shelby takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Crescent's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mornington Crescent!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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