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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Planet Lovetron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Nottingham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Planet Lovetron!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nottingham fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovetron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nottingham.
Lovetron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nottingham counters with a shoot takedown. Lovetron fights it but they end up in guard.
Nottingham trying to control but Lovetron is working from the bottom.
Lovetron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nottingham looking to sit in guard and control but Lovetron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nottingham is trying to keep Lovetron in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovetron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nottingham has his hands on Lovetron's head, controlling the position.
Nottingham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lovetron lands with a straight right. Nottingham didn't see that one coming.
Nottingham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nottingham wants to free his trapped foot but Lovetron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lovetron is trying to maintain the position but Nottingham is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovetron is refusing to be controlled, as Nottingham sits in half guard.
Nottingham uses his free foot to push down on Lovetron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lovetron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovetron tries to reverse the position but Nottingham maintains control.
Lovetron tries to hold on but Nottingham pushes him away.
Nottingham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lovetron has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nottingham wants to take Lovetron's back here but Lovetron is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nottingham throws some wild stikes that Lovetron manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nottingham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lovetron stuns Nottingham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nottingham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nottingham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lovetron catches Nottingham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovetron is looking to score with low kicks.
Nottingham has his takedown stuffed
and Lovetron counters with a head kick. That will keep Nottingham thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Planet Lovetron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovetron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovetron throws the kick towards the body but Nottingham avoids it.
Lovetron fails with the takedown
enabling Nottingham to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Nottingham misses.
Nottingham moves out of range of the strikes.
Nottingham misses with a takedown attempt
and Lovetron counters with a left to the body.
Lovetron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lovetron misses with a takedown
and Nottingham counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nottingham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lovetron's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nottingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovetron keeps working.
Lovetron parries the strikes from Nottingham easily there. Nottingham is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lovetron to escape.
Nottingham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lovetron has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovetron prevents Nottingham from improving position.
Nottingham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nottingham is trying to ground and pound but Lovetron uses the momentary lack of control by Nottingham to regain half guard.
Nottingham trying to control from half guard but Lovetron is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lovetron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nottingham.
Nottingham throwing shots but Lovetron is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
Nottingham thows a huge punch but Lovetron dodges it nicely.
Nottingham thows a huge punch but Lovetron dodges it nicely.
Nottingham prevents Lovetron from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nottingham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovetron scores with a body shot.
Nottingham shoots in for a takedown but Lovetron shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nottingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovetron lands with a good body shot.
Nottingham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lovetron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nottingham with a poor takedown
and Lovetron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Planet Lovetron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nottingham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovetron.
Lovetron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lovetron lands a nice shot to the body.
Nottingham shoots and misses
and Lovetron counters with a straight right hand.
Lovetron throws a head kick but Nottingham moves out of range.
Nottingham closes the distance and clinches up with Lovetron, looking for a takedown. Nottingham pushes Lovetron against the cage but Lovetron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lovetron scores with a nice head shot.
Nottingham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovetron shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nottingham keeping hold of Lovetron's head, controlling as best he can.
Nottingham punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovetron not doing much here.
Nottingham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nottingham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nottingham has his foot on Lovetron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovetron works his way back into a safe position though.
Lovetron is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nottingham working for submissions but it's allowed Lovetron to get to half guard.
Lovetron wants to get back to his feet.
Nottingham throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nottingham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lovetron pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovetron not doing much here.
Nottingham gets full guard.
Lovetron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nottingham has his hands on Lovetron's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovetron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nottingham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nottingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovetron is one step ahead there.
Nottingham looking for a guillotine here but Lovetron defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovetron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Planet Lovetron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lovetron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Planet Lovetron!
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RATING
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