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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee SGT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 cm
25
266 lbs
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197 cm
18
226 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Love! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee SGT! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! SGT throws a head kick that misses. SGT throws a right and a left that both miss. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by SGT!
SGT tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault. SGT throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
SGT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Love sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SGT somewhat. Love closes the distance and pushes SGT back into the cage. Love slowing the pace effectively. Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. SGT thuds a left hand into Love's body. Lee SGT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. SGT throws a series of strikes that have Love backpedaling.
Love rushes SGT and presses him up against the cage. Love breaks from the clinch.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. SGT lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Love backs up against the cage.
Love looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SGT! SGT is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
SGT holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Love tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
SGT sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Love trying to control from half guard but SGT is working away. Love is looking to advance position but SGT won't allow it. Love trying to advance position but SGT counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. SGT wants to stand and escape but Love is having none of it. SGT is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Love has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Love works over SGT with some ground and pound from guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now SGT is on top in guard.
SGT wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving. Love knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SGT on the ground. Love pulls SGT in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Love looking for a sweep. Not yet Love, not yet. SGT trying to control but Love is working from the bottom. SGT drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Love manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now SGT has Love in his guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Love sitting in guard here, content to control.
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. Love tries to free his leg and advance position but SGT is retaining full guard. Love throws and elbow that misses. SGT uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Love's guard. Nice move by SGT! Love has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Love trying to strike off his back.
SGT looking to pass the guard. Love looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee SGT will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
SGT stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SGT wants it to stay on the feet. Love takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. SGT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SGT displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Love takes one on the button. SGT throws a half hearted mid kick. SGT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Love counters with a nice double leg into side control. SGT won't be happy with that. Love tries to advance to mount but SGT denies him. SGT regains half guard there - taking advantage of Love's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Love wants to control but SGT is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. SGT is pressing down on Love's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Love trying to control but SGT is working from the bottom. Love throws and elbow that misses. SGT uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Love's guard. Nice move by SGT! SGT seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. SGT postures up and lands a big shot to Love's brow. SGT missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. SGT trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. SGT slips nicely into half guard. SGT not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. SGT frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Love keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Love is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. SGT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Love is looking to escape. SGT jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Love manages to avoid the submission attempt. SGT wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working. SGT is trying to get an arm triangle but Love is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Love can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. SGT decides to stand back up. SGT gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard. Love thows a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Love landing with the ground and pound. SGT throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee SGT will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Love swings away with a body shot that misses
and SGT counters with a series of strikes. Love will be more careful next time no doubt. Love slips a jab and a cross from SGT.
SGT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SGT swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from SGT as Love shoots in. Love misses with a combination
and SGT counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Love pushes SGT up against the cage in a clinch. Love taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Love breaks from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for SGT. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. SGT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
SGT looks to land a body kick but Love moved away. SGT throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love is looking to clinch. SGT looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range. SGT falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. SGT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Love has him pressed against the cage. Love blocking some punches.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. SGT scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Love fails with an attempt to clinch.
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. SGT doesn't succeed with the takedown and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Love. Love has SGT pressed against the cage, preventing SGT from circling away and getting back to striking at range. SGT tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position. SGT tries to break free but Love pushes him back against the cage. Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. SGT pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. SGT is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Love rather than just go for the knockout. SGT doesn't succeed with the takedown and Love holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. SGT is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position. SGT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Love has him pressed against the cage. SGT tries to break free but Love pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Love showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SGT.
SGT ducks under a wild hook from Love. SGT tries to clinch but Love moves away and Love holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Love breaks the clinch.
Love is on the wrong end of a nice combination from SGT. Love shoots in and drives through. SGT sprawls well. SGT misses with a takedown and Love counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Billy Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee SGT. Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and SGT defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Love stops SGT from getting back to his feet.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Billy Love overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Love thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SGT's head. SGT is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. SGT makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SGT. SGT is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Billy Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lee SGT is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Love wants to control from the top but SGT keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Love showed his dominance in that final round. I think SGT 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee SGT!
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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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