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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Parada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth comes into the arena with Iron Maiden - Killers blaring out of the sound system. Rob Elsworth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hubert Parada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parada looks for a takedown but Elsworth sprawls well.
Parada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elsworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parada on the ground.
Parada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elsworth defends it well.
Parada is controlling the pace.
Parada is trying to control the action in half guard but Elsworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elsworth defends it well.
Elsworth pushes Parada off looking to stand but Parada dives back in and keeps control.
Parada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parada shoots in and drives through. Elsworth sprawls well.
Parada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
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.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Parada looks gassed!
Elsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parada at a distance.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Elsworth misses with a looping left.
Elsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Elsworth wants to slow Parada down by chopping away at his legs.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parada closes the distance and clinches up with Elsworth, looking for a takedown. Parada pushes Elsworth against the cage but Elsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elsworth clinches up with Parada and pushes him back against the cage.
Parada can't get the takedown.
Parada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parada checks a leg kick.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Parada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elsworth is not content to let Parada control the position.
Parada tries for a kimura but Elsworth is defending well.
Parada looking to control but instead Elsworth has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parada trying to control from half guard but Elsworth is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parada in particular looking to stall.
Elsworth trying to hold on to Parada's head to control him but Parada postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parada content to control rather than advance.
Parada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Elsworth reverses the position - he's now on top in Parada's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Elsworth misses with a wild combination.
Elsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parada.
Elsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
Elsworth misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Parada shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elsworth looks to throw the jab but Parada is out of range.
Elsworth is looking to clinch but Parada is avoiding it.
Elsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elsworth defends it nicely.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Elsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rob Elsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick.
Parada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Elsworth does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Parada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parada trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Parada looking to pass the guard.
Parada slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parada trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Parada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elsworth is just riding it out for now. Parada eventually gives up the hold.
Parada is stalling here. Elsworth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Elsworth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parada regains half guard.
Parada looking for submissions off his back.
Parada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elsworth trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elsworth pulls his head out easily.
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 Rob Elsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parada.
An inside leg kick lands from Elsworth.
Elsworth tries a low kick but Parada avoids it.
Parada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elsworth.
Elsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parada, pushing him back against the cage.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elsworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elsworth wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elsworth.
Elsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parada.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Elsworth throws a nice looking combination but Parada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick from Elsworth.
Parada fails with a takedown attempt.
Elsworth misses with a straight left.
Parada avoids the body shot from Elsworth.
Parada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Parada fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elsworth. That's going to slow Parada down.
Parada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Elsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rob Elsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elsworth pinned against the cage. Elsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
Parada slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elsworth as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Elsworth misses its intended target.
Parada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elsworth swivels and escapes.
Elsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Parada.
Horrible takedown by Parada or perhaps it was just good defense by Elsworth which made him look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Elsworth throws the kick towards the body but Parada avoids it.
Parada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Elsworth.
Parada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elsworth.
Parada fails with the takedown.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick from Elsworth.
Elsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parada is able to avoid easily.
Elsworth leaves Parada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parada tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Parada fails to land the takedown.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Parada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
Elsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada checks a low kick from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elsworth feints and then cracks Parada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parada down.
A bone on bone clash there as Parada blocks the leg kick.
Elsworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elsworth.
Elsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elsworth circles away.
Elsworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Parada is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Elsworth. No joy for Parada on that attempt.
Parada fails with the takedown.
Rob Elsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Elsworth throws a right and a left that Parada avoids nicely.
Parada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elsworth throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Parada shoots in.
Parada shoots in looking for a takedown. Elsworth tries to sprawl out of it but Parada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elsworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Elsworth.
Elsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parada is out of range and Elsworth settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parada trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hubert Parada just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parada moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Elsworth has worked his arm free - good work by Elsworth!
Parada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth had his way with Hubert Parada in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elsworth.
Parada avoids the body shot from Elsworth.
Parada moves out of range as Elsworth throws a body kick.
Elsworth throws a body punch but Parada moves out of range.
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Parada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parada wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
Parada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parada is looking to advance position but Elsworth won't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elsworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parada is looking to stall here but Elsworth recovers full guard.
Parada trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Elsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parada.
Elsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elsworth throws a series of punches but Parada avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elsworth!
Elsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parada.
Parada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elsworth's waist but Elsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parada off to one side.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Parada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parada.
Elsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parada checks it well.
Parada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Elsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parada.
Elsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parada.
Elsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Parada.
Parada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Parada tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elsworth.
Elsworth throws and low kick but Parada moves out of range easily.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Elsworth swings for the body but Parada moves out of range.
Elsworth is looking to wear down Parada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rob Elsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elsworth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Elsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hubert Parada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Elsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elsworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Elsworth!
Rob Elsworth retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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